Anthony Joshua ‘wants no part’ of heavyweight rival Zhilei Zhang


Anthony Joshua ‘wants no part’ of heavyweight rival Zhilei Zhang
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Heavyweight Contender

Anthony Joshua is reportedly avoiding a showdown with heavyweight rival Zhilei Zhang, tipping the scales at 18 stone.

Champion in the Making

Zhang, 41, has been making waves in the boxing world with victories over top contenders like Joe Joyce and Deontay Wilder.

Old Rivals

The Chinese star has been calling out AJ since their encounter in the 2012 Olympics, where Joshua emerged victorious.

Clear Avoidance

Zhang's manager, Terry Lane, revealed that Joshua has rejected opportunities to face his old amateur rival, sparking speculation in the boxing community.

Upcoming Fights

While Zhang eyes top names and belts in the division, Joshua is set to challenge Daniel Dubois for the IBF title, and Oleksandr Usyk gears up for a rematch with Tyson Fury.