In the Tone of Matthew McConaughey: Article Summary
Joshua's Former Rival
Former professional boxer Ebanie Bridges has shared her thoughts on why she believes Anthony Joshua should avoid a fight with Zhilei Zhang. Despite Joshua defeating Zhang in their amateur days, Bridges argues that it would be a mistake for the Brit to face him again.
Recent Victories
Zhang made headlines recently for his impressive performance against Joe Joyce, where he secured a knockout victory in their heavyweight rematch. This win has led to discussions about Joshua's next opponent, with his promoter Eddie Hearn refusing to rule out a potential bout with Zhang in the future.
Same Fate as Joyce?
Bridges suggests that if Joshua were to face Zhang, he would likely suffer the same fate as his compatriot Joyce. She attributes this to Zhang's power and questions Joshua's ability to absorb hits, comparing his toughness to that of Joyce.
A Changed Landscape
Joshua previously defeated Zhang during his journey to Olympic gold in the 2012 Games. However, both fighters have seen significant changes in their careers since then. Zhang has only suffered one loss since turning professional and currently holds the WBO interim heavyweight title, while Joshua has faced setbacks against Andy Ruiz Jr and Oleksandr Usyk.
If Joshua were to take on someone of Zhang's ability, it could potentially be an opportunity for him to rebuild and further solidify his recent win against Robert Helenius.
