Zhang Zhilei: How a Kid From Henan Became World Heavyweight Champion

Zhang Zhilei made history in April when he secured the WBO interim heavyweight title, defeating hometown favorite Joe Joyce. But for the Chinese boxing maverick nicknamed “Big Bang,” the more than 20-year journey to fame and success has been one of hard work, dedication, and considerable personal sacrifice.
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[@zero_earth]

Zhilei Zhang shocked the world.

[@zero_earth]

twice!

[@cyd8022]

张志磊会成为世界重量级排名第一的拳王，成为真正的王者！

[@zero_earth]

​@@cyd8022他的故事很感人，他也做出了很多牺牲。他即将到来的比赛将定义他的职业生涯，希望很快他就能赢得冠军并将其带回中国。

[@cyd8022]

@@zero_earth 👍🏻

[@JazzFunk22]

Zhang Power ......💥🤛🏻....💪🏼

[@word-is-bond7901]

Nice mini documentary. Thanks!

[@inoribettor]

whoever edited this video did an awesome job

[@tamere520]

Love this!

[@jakevitolio2850]

Enjoyed this, give it 10 years n Chinese will rule boxing.

[@tednguyen7258]

and rule the world

[@user-nu8vw1ow4n]

Dynasty Warrior game character in real life..... (Musou warrior game)

[@seanlinesteammvg4967]

Hes never been world champion 🤷🤷

[@dumamay283]

He got the regular belt...tank davis has the reggy belt and is called a "3 weight world champion", so how is zhilei zhang not a champion?

[@tris87don16]

INTERIM!!

[@danieljordan9517]

​@@dumamay283What you mean Mickey mouse belt that Tank held if I'm WBA Regular Champion 🤣😂🤣😂