Zhilei Zhang stuns Deontay Wilder in Saudi Arabia
Wilder drops to 43-4-1 after suffering his second defeat in a row
Zhang lands a devastating knockout in the fourth round
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Zhilei Zhang produced a stunning upset on Saturday night, knocking out former heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder in the fourth round of their fight in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Wilder, who was looking to bounce back from his defeat to Tyson Fury in October 2021, was outboxed and outfought by the Chinese challenger. Zhang landed a series of heavy blows in the early rounds, and Wilder was visibly hurt by the end of the third.
In the fourth round, Zhang landed a devastating right hand that sent Wilder crashing to the canvas. Wilder tried to get up, but he was unable to beat the count and the referee waved off the fight.
The defeat is a major setback for Wilder, who is now 43-4-1 in his career. It is the second time that he has been knocked out, and it raises questions about his future in the sport.
Zhang, meanwhile, improves to 28-2-1 with the win. The 38-year-old is now a major player in the heavyweight division, and he could be in line for a title shot in the near future.
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