Wilder Suffers TKO Loss to Zhang in Saudi Arabia

Zhang Scores Biggest Win, Wilder's Future Uncertain

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Saturday, August 21, 2023

In a stunning upset, Chinese heavyweight Zhilei Zhang delivered a fifth-round technical knockout (TKO) to former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder in their highly anticipated bout in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The loss may spell the end of Wilder's illustrious career.

Wilder, known for his devastating knockout power, started the fight aggressively. However, Zhang proved to be a formidable opponent, landing a clean right hand early on that rattled Wilder. This seemingly energized Zhang, who proceeded to unleash a barrage of rights, forcing Wilder to retreat. Zhang's relentless pressure proved too much for Wilder, and the referee eventually stopped the fight, declaring Zhang the winner by TKO.

The victory marked Zhang's most significant career triumph, propelling him into contention for a heavyweight title shot. Meanwhile, Wilder's future in the sport remains uncertain after this devastating loss. The former champion has now lost two consecutive fights, casting doubt on his ability to reclaim his former glory.