Deontay Wilder Knocked Out by Zhilei Zhang, Ending Hopes of Anthony Joshua Fight

Wilder's Second Missed Opportunity

Deontay Wilder's dreams of facing Anthony Joshua were shattered once again as he was knocked out by Zhilei Zhang, signaling the possible end of his boxing career. This defeat comes after Wilder's previous loss to Joseph Parker in December.

Missed Chance for AJ Showdown

Saudi boxing figure Turki Alalshikh had hinted that a win against Zhang would secure Wilder a long-awaited match against Anthony Joshua at Wembley in September. However, Zhang's knockout victory dashed those hopes for the Bronze Bomber.

Zhang Emerges Victorious

In a fight where Wilder struggled to make an impact, Zhang dominated and ultimately knocked out the former champion in the fifth round. Despite Wilder's efforts to continue, the referee called an end to the bout.

Retirement Looms for Wilder

With back-to-back defeats, it seems likely that Wilder will honor his promise to retire from boxing. This opens up opportunities for fighters like Daniel Dubois, who impressed with a win earlier in the night.

The Fight Recap

Wilder, known for his powerful right hand, failed to find success against Zhang, who proved to be the superior fighter throughout the match. Despite a few moments of back-and-forth action, Zhang's relentless assault led to Wilder's defeat.