Zhilei Zhang - Becoming a Boxing Champion | FULL EPISODE |

Before he fights in the #heavyweight main event Saturday on ESPN+, get the story of how #zhileizhang became the heavyweight he became with this behind the scenes special documentary
Next up for Top Rank Boxing, Five months after Chinese southpaw Zhilei “Big Bang” Zhang shook up the heavyweight division with a stunning knockout, he’ll look to do it again. Zhang’s rematch with British superstar Joe Joyce - Saturday, Sept. 23 at OVO Arena Wembley in London - will stream live and exclusively in the U.S. on ESPN+.
Zhang-Joyce II, the return of two-time light heavyweight title challenger Anthony Yarde against Ricky Summers, and additional undercard action begins at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT.
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[@dumamay283]

Finally he's getting the promotion he deserves

[@highlightfootballleague1135]

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[@area201soprano]

I met him at a gym and jersey and he's always been a good guy. I'm happy he became Champ

[@icelandiccubicle3418]

I hope he can be world champ

[@TheTillmanSneakerReview]

@@icelandiccubicle3418 your comment aged well...

[@user-nc4fr7em7z]

As a boxing fans from China, I cried, keep going BIG BANG

[@aldomarquez3064]

Such a wholesome guy. After the Hrgovic fight, i have and will continue to root for him in his upcoming fights.

[@chuckyu8428]

Zhilei is my hero!!!

[@matthewcousins419]

I knew nothing about Zhang until the Hrgovic fight which was clear to see Zhang won that fight, I'm a brit and after watching this video on Zhang made me like this man even more and a part of me wants to see him beat our man the juggernaut again, cannot wait for this rematch.👍💯🥊

[@tze3717]

As an migrant, I completely empathise with his initial struggle to learn cooking. This and all the varied struggles, makes him such a relatable and inspirational figure for me. Let's go, BIG BANG ZHANG!

[@IndestructibleNopal]

This was dope. Ill be tuning into the fight this Saturday. Zhang got this 💪🏾🇲🇽

[@cerberus3426]

Why would u put the Mexican flag under a Chinese boxers video?

[@zhihaoxu756]

@@cerberus3426this is good mate. I used to put Chinese flag under Mexican fighter’s video. I love great Mexican boxers. We all love boxing

[@st.pierre2188]

@@cerberus3426I was thinking the same thing

[@odonblackpill1970]

Tune in on the 30th to see Clenelo get knocked out by Mell

[@IndestructibleNopal]

@@odonblackpill1970 oh for sure can’t miss that. I like Charlo but he’s nothing but an entry meal for Canelo. We’ll celebrate mexican independence day all over again no worries. 🇲🇽💪🏾

[@yogisub8648]

This man got cheated against Hrgovic, he was the clear winner. I'm glad that he got another chance relatively quickly.

[@zhihaoxu756]

Glad that Joe give him a chance. Joe chose a dangerous southpaw puncher. Respect to Joyce.

[@ZhangBangsFury]

At least it means that Joe Joyce is no businessman like Joshua Fury

[@cyfar2768]

@@ZhangBangsFurynonsense if AJ fought Zhang they’d say he picked an easy opponent not in the top 3. AJ can’t win except he fights Fury or Wilder and even then they probably won’t still give him the credit lol

[@cellardoor9882]

He did more damage it seems but ate way more clean shots. Even in last round he was backpedaling and avoided exchanges. Let's be real, the decision was fair

[@halfmoonhill2585]

Yes

[@masoodr971]

These people are honourable. This is a testament to the unifying power of sport, bringing good people together under a common goal.

[@monroechiu]

I just knew Zhang two days ago after bumping into a video about his second fight with Joe Joyce. This is a perfect documentary for anyone who wants to know him, together with his honourable team behind. Hope Zhang takes good care of his body, mind and spirit. Create more miracles in professional boxing world. Peace and Love from Hong Kong.

[@deduderi5795]

Zhang is very articulate for a man deep into a storied career, he still has a few years left at the very top regardless of the result, cheers to both kings for settling the score!

[@BrendanOnBoxing]

This was a great documentary that really makes you want to see him do well.

[@jessicalapierre9044]

Zhilei is an amazing boxer!!

[@alfredmakaveli6622]

Loved his story. I hope he gets the big fights! Wish he got a good promoter earlier.. Who knows, things happens for a reason. Im a instant fan of his. My favourite heavyweight atm.

[@luisrafaelayala777]

People see the glory, but they don't know the story! Nothing great comes without a sacrifice.

[@user-vi9np8cb3g]

An ancient Chinese saying: One minute on the stage and ten years of practice off the stage.

[@billynok5754]

Way to go big bang, I stand behind you 100%, hopefully you won’t be cheated again in a fight, the lesson to be learned is don’t leave it to the judge , knock them out in the first few rounds while you’re full of energy.

[@kaza8742]

Very humble man i wish him all the best also he clearly won that fight with Hegrovic

[@user-we6nt8mx2t]

アジアの誇りです ありがとう

[@tsugtsug9843]

pacquiao inue golovkin zhang❤❤❤❤

[@Gunnar-Peterson]

It's heartwarming to see Zhang build his team like a family, he deserves all the success he gets

[@abdelhamidderouich6851]

zhang is a warrior, i love watching his fight, he is always entertaining to watch, i'm so thrilled and happy for him to finally get the credit he deserves, i think he can beat both usyk and fury if he is given the opportunity to do so.

[@rodrigocastro2362]

pure inspiration !!!!!!

[@memento5113]

The winner of the rematch deserves a title shot and i hope Zhang will get it!

[@milospuvaca2174]

Zhang seems like very good person and he is fearsome puncher 💪👊

[@Vlamon]

Amazing promotion, thank you Top Rank. Best promoter by far, showing all the world and introducing them so well in the US !

[@YCHTT]

Thank you so much for this documentary, now we have a better understanding of his full boxing career as well as all the obstacles he has to face & overcome.

[@jimmy64166]

Champion attitude, never say never, deserves the glory for his hard work

[@jonathanikeda8727]

Very magnificent story about Zhang's interviews and experiences.

[@burningknuckle26]

He's very humble and his story is inspiring

[@blinksstayfresh2524]

Making the 40 yr olds proud!!!

[@robbietee953]

Respect..humble focussed and dedicated.. iam a new fan..live how he mentioned fury n usyk just keeping the belts for him..

[@ZhangBangsFury]

My superhero is punching against ASIAN EXCLUSION on western media im crying he’s the Son Heung Min of boxing 🙏

[@shan5445]

I like Zhang seems like a great guy and will be remembered as a great in his country of birth which again is a great thing. I can tell he has a story but he never gives up!

[@flxsemi653]

I was thinking that I don't know much about Zhang nor his career, then magically this video drops like godsend. I've found new appreciation for this Chinese interim champion. Next to the unification fight between Fury and Usyk, I wanna see him fight either of the champions at least once if he beats Joyce again.

[@burningknuckle26]

Big Bang Zhang the Pride of North Jersey.

[@jikamos]

I’m British Venezuelan and I want him to win. He deserves it, he boxing nicely and moves better than JJ statue style! Blessings

[@jasonlee148]

Not only is he a skilled fighter, he's got such a dank sense of humour. Love the dude.

[@user-eb7zb4xg5q]

Слава Богу! Здравствуйте! Зэнг, опасен! После того как он поломал Джойса, это угроза! Интересно посмотреть его с кем нибудь ещё, крутым, матëрым бойцом! Спасибо!

[@zhuangcorp]

I think he is vulnerable with his stamina and age, but he is exciting. I hope he can pull off a couple more big wins before he faces the reality of his age.

[@adariepennant3389]

Zhilei zhang 🇨🇳 vs Andy ruiz 🇺🇸 would be a fireworks type of fight.

[@matthew-jy5jp]

So would Andy Ruiz versus a plate of food

[@adariepennant3389]

​@@matthew-jy5jp😅😊🤭

[@michaelmanning2818]

Should have picked up Buddy McGirt that's what he had Dillian Whyte doing the whole Franklin fight

[@user-xo5ex7qw6f]

Two in his amateur days. Chang won

[@elviswairia1320]

Andy Ruiz will want no less than $ 10 mill for the fight

[@Martin-lv1xw]

What a history. I hope he make it to the top

[@adariepennant3389]

Zhilei zhang, will become the next Heavyweight Champion of the World. 🇨🇳 🇲🇴 🇭🇰 💯🥊💥👍👊💪✊🙏

[@CowneloAlvaroid]

Better dead than red

[@Fathervinyard]

no he wont 😂😂😂 ffs

[@matthew-jy5jp]

Yeah good luck about one. 😂

[@King-vk3tn]

I wish but he's too old sadly :(

[@elchivo169]

He’s still undefeated in my eyes

[@tastygravy6880]

Great guy, solid fighter.

[@joeybidner]

so pumped on zhang! get him a title shot soon please! would love to see him vs fury.

[@sebosanova3047]

Great stuff, thanks for offering that kind of documentary! Really interesting to discover the inside of this open-minded team which shows a pleasant blend of good mood, professionalism, respect and smartness 👍👍

[@IrisAlicea-pi3kd]

Way 0f the tiger. Congratulations champ. From the other side of the world. Puerto Rico. René.

[@stenandersen836]

Extremely well made!

[@MaysFavFootballVids]

He is very inspirational

[@henrichandrew]

Congratulation for Zhang Zhi Lei for the WBO heavyweight Champion and become the First Asian and Chinese World WBO Heavyweight Champion. His persistent and never give up attitude delivering who he is now. Hope your dream and goal come true. Anyway the right pronounce is Zhang Zhi Lei (Not Zhi Lei Zhang, is sound so weird). Because in Chinese, Surname is put in front of the name. Zhang is surname. Same as UFC Women Strawweight Champion, Zhang Wei Li (The first is surname, and put in front of the name).

[@roryking1]

u can usually tell somebody is a nice man within minutes of seeing them and it was clear that zhang was cool from the first time i seen him box a couple of years ago. it would be so easy for him to be a bully etc due to his size but he seems to be anything but. an absolute savage too, hits like a truck and had amazing cardio for someone his size. he must train his ass off everyday.💪🔥♥️

[@AugustusBerg]

They were practically holding Hrgovic up at the end of the fight, lol. I honestly think he might be damaged goods Zhang should have gotten that win.

[@kimmurphy3713]

Excellent video

[@user-kh5kh1so6i]

Amazing 😄 to watch 🥊 this also very motivating 😅

[@tsmack7812]

Can’t wait!

[@AugustusBerg]

Zhang vs Makhmudov would be total destruction while it lasted.

[@blackJanSportbackpack]

Give the man a shot at AJ or Ruiz after he wins the rematch Zhang is a hidden gem

[@fredp1983]

Good on Zhang.... Sucks it had to be Joe... Still good luck to both this weekend! Good on him for saying first heavyweight champion for China AND Asia...

[@bruceleeroythatswho]

Zhang zhile your the best kid 😢

[@Rick-nz5hh]

nice doco. Zhang has what it takes to beat the best. and become the New undisputed Champ of the world.

[@loserischamp5457]

I AM HAPPY FOR YOU ❤

[@LucieOne]

I don't think Zhang does well against other top guys, but I think he has Joyce's number and he has a DELIGHTFUL personality.

[@criiiiiiiiiiiiii....]

I think he wins this then beats usyk if usyk gets past hrgovich.

[@LucieOne]

@@criiiiiiiiiiiiii.... I think Usyk's style is all bad for Zhang's, but I hope you're right and I'm wrong. I think Zhang would make for an excellent heavy champion!

[@mikimiyazaki]

​@@LucieOnehow would a guy "who doesn't do well against top guys" make a good heavyweight champion?

[@LucieOne]

​@@mikimiyazaki lol, if he ends up champion then he proves me wrong doesn't he?

[@mikimiyazaki]

@@LucieOne ya but that wasnt my question lol! You made 2 contradictory claims. That "he wouldnt do well against the other top fighters, but hed be a great champion" lol....

[@CraigMansfield]

Ahh good for him. Well done. Did the work. I'm glad for him

[@darend8896]

BIG BANG!!!!!!!

[@alejandroaguirre2355]

After seeing Usyks fight with Dubois I honestly think 💬🤔 that Big Bang China Man could disrupt Usyks movement early on and if he doesn't gas out he has a real chance

[@claude-pn6cx]

I am excited about this boxer and this rematch. If he wins, I think the winner of Joshua v.s Wilder would be a nice matchup.

[@kaionathan4115]

Veery good

[@raresouls9897]

Congrats

[@dennisdu9221]

Cheer for Zhang!

[@JohnFisherChoir]

wow nice promo! Huge fight can't wait even though I hope Joyce wins its gonna be tough!

[@t-lawsfitness6044]

Congrats big bang

[@Ashstrodamus1]

Zhang is my hero.

[@Vaterunser904]

Glacia Zhangmon y Joyvemon pol su selvicio

[@maxs7489]

Zhang all the way. He has every boxing skill to become world champ, that is if boxing politics allows it.

[@7things762]

Good to see his journey in boxing

[@xinyisuoshu]

The gap is too big, and even there is no ability to fight back. I hope Zhang Zhilei can be given a strong opponent in the next competition.

[@konx.999]

perfect growing up Big bang

[@user-ie5tg5fs3m]

34:49 when he does the triple jab reminds me of mike tyson. when he saw an opening he would go for it

[@jdu2580]

Bro That's a 🔙 arm punch 👊🏻 That's a Left Cross Heavy Punch not a jab dude

[@user-ie5tg5fs3m]

@@jdu2580 beautiful though right ? ... mike tyson used to do that. he'd double and triple shots with bad intentions. that's what we need in the heavyweights now. a hungry determined fighter.

[@TheGhost0312]

That triple left was crazy, especially the second one. Joyce sure does have a chin but taking all those heavy weight punches can't be good for your health.

[@Byronofcrypto]

Even if Zhilei retires now,his name is already in boxing history books.All he needs is couple victories and he ready to retire as multimillionaire to become boxing coach himself.When the agenda is against him,he proves them wrong.

[@p4pking.]

Why would they have the subtitles off when it’s in Chinese. Top Rank totally drop the ball on this one.

[@zCopyCatz]

One main thing about modern Boxing is how little you know about a seriously world class fighter until they become a Champ, it's such a shame, look at UFC, also many big names who are not champions, like the biggest hype train recently for MMA is Khamzat, if you're into combat sport, you will hear about him, even if you don't watch MMA.

[@markotonfebryan2647]

The next Zhilei vs Aj atau Josep Parker,, Aku pikir itu akan menarik bro..

[@efrensupanga257]

It will be a repeat win for Zhang but it will be a worse loss for Joyce.

[@rjbolaofficial8197]

I want to see Zhellie Bug Bang Zhang Fight Anthony AJ Joshua in the future

[@86MarcusP]

It's bout to be a Heavyweight Slober-Knockah folks, ☝🏾😔🌹🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊🔥

[@dundeeojo]

No worries about the age as george forman still boxed till age 55 fought mostly two times younger boxer than his age and he still could get it and won. Boxing Heavy weight division is the most extendable in terms of age. He just need more legs strength power, solid defend, more agility and speed on foot work body and head moves and for sure focused on endurance stamina stamina stamina cause if he fights against black american boxer that mostly have speed and agility and great endurance, he will face difficulty as he will gassed so much.

[@zww2871]

周末打乔伊斯，赢的话争取早日挑战富里/乌西克，万一输了约约维尔德约书亚鲁伊兹打一两场money fight挣钱也行

[@astrayproductions]

the people's champ

[@geoffreygoodyear3746]

This could be a very good fight....if joe has made the adjustments...but he was so slow i really cant see a different outcome ...zang is a problem for him if he comes forward like last time with speed n shot veriaty. Good luckto both warriors🥊🔥🥊🥊🔥

[@johnmitchell4747]

Looking forward to fight , Zhilei Zhang to get the win again over joe joyce

[@revellen]

Audio is messed up around 18:45

[@joevtr]

Zhangs counting on them sit ups was suspect “7,8,9,50”

[@andrewbjorklund7999]

No that uncommon of practice to say 1-9 then go for your collected count on 10

[@milesbarrett644]

who would win Zhang vs aj

[@RuboXing]

Good for him!

[@jdu2580]

God Dang What a Great Fukkin 👍🏼 Story 🆕 Fan BIG BANG💥

[@weiluke982]

拳击已经是很公平的游戏了🎉哈哈 在拳击项目里你的勇气和才华才得到了体现 .庆幸吧🎉🎉

[@kaionathan4115]

👏🏾👏🏾

[@adariepennant3389]

Joe joyce, need to use the cross arm guard to protect himself.🥊💯🥊💯

[@blackcavi4515]

George Foreman❤

[@edwardlaw797]

A northerner from China. Most westerner only see southern Chinese because they immigrated to the west the earliest canton Hong kong but this is 1/3 of Chinese the fin and Russian of china😅

[@GhilenPeek]

He's the next big Heavyweight now that guys like Wilder, Ruiz, Fury have been dicking around the bush and not fighting each other.

[@burningknuckle26]

Good to have new blood at the top of the heavyweight division

[@user-bs8rx6vv1e]

张志磊加油