Zhilei Zhang will face former WBC champion Deontay Wilder in a undisputed light heavyweight bout as part of the Queensberry vs. Matchroom event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on June 1.

Deontay Wilder, also known as ‘The Bronze Bomber,’ who held the WBC championship from 2015 to 2020 but lost it in a rematch to Tyson Fury, is now aiming to regain his title. This match against Zhang is a crucial step for him. With a 43-3-1 record and 42 knockouts, Wilder is known for his heavy-hitting prowess.

Wilder has hinted that the fight against Zhang could be his last if he doesn’t come out on top.

Zhang, with a 26-2-1 record and 21 knockouts, is a formidable opponent. Despite his recent loss at the hands of Joseph Parker in March 2024, Zhang is determined to bounce back and prove his mettle in the upcoming match against Wilder.

The card features five fights so there will be plenty of action before the heavyweights enter the ring. Although the exact walk-in times for the fighters are always a bit of a guessing game, DAZN, which is broadcasting the fight, has scheduled the event to start at 2 p.m. ET.

Bryan Fonseca writes: “Yes, Wilder is a one-trick pony with a predictable style, but the reason he got as far as he did is because he’s excellent at executing it. Just because you know a bullet’s coming when a gun is cocked doesn’t mean you’ll know how to stop it. Wilder’s right hand has been a killer in boxing’s historically glamour division, and I think he’ll stop Zhang with it this weekend. Wilder by KO/TKO, which is available at +185 odds on FanDuel as of this writing, is the pick. If you’re betting on Wilder, the decision is a waste of time. He has one decision win in his entire career.”