He said he will welcome any challenge and remains open to the match-up in the future. Fans will be gutted at missing out on the potential of Zhang-Bakole for now and hope that the Congolese heavyweight lands an equally intriguing fight next.
Though discrimination remains in the fashion world for models who have facial tattoos, generally models with face tattoos of the brand they’re modeling for, such as having a Chanel logo under your eye, is becoming acceptable.
That did not work either. Joyce was sluggish, tentative and frankly lethargic during the fight, failing to throw anything meaningful and looking rocked as soon as Zhang picked him off on the inside. By the time Zhang felled Joyce with a spiteful haymaker in the third round, it felt as if ‘The Juggernaut’ had already lasted too long.
Zhang’s commercialization was also hampered when CSI Entertainment, the broadcaster that signed an agreement in 2014 with Dynasty Boxing before the latter went bankrupt, disputed Roc Nation’s broadcasting rights in Asia. Roc Nation was temporarily restrained from broadcasting in Asia from June 2015. The New York Supreme Court only called off the temporary restraining order two years later in June 2017. The court also denied Duva’s motion to dismiss CSI Entertainment’s complaint.
In 2008, the ‘Happy’ singer Pharrell Williams decided to remove his arm sleeve tattoos. While his initial plan was to go through laser removal and a revolutionary skin grafting procedure, he ended up only doing the first. Some of the tattoos are still slightly visible.
The tattoo breathes life into his character, transforming him from a mere mortal into a mythical figure, a hero with an extraordinary tale to tell. It is a testament to the power of art to transcend the physical realm and evoke deep emotions and inspiration in all boxing weight division who gaze upon it.
After the 2008 Olympics, Dino Duva built relationships with the National Boxing and Taekwondo Center of the Department of Sports of China and obtained exclusive rights to market all Chinese boxers. As a result, Chinese boxers had little freedom to choose an alternative promoter. On March 10, 2014, the 31-year-old Zhang signed a four-year contract with Dynasty Boxing, a company 50% owned by Duva. Zhang was Dynasty’s first signing and Zhang had only one fight under Dynasty Boxing. Dynasty went bankrupt and closed down in December 2014.
Round five was Joyce’s best, as he belatedly upped his work rate and put punches together. But round six began with a lengthy check over from the doctor. Sensing the clock was ticking on his undefeated record, Joyce looked to open up, but that left him exposed to punches that he couldn’t see and that he’d failed to avoid even when he could. After a second examination, the upset was confirmed and shrill gasps filled the evening air.
The perception of Zhang changed overnight, in August of 2022, when he faced Filip Hrgovic in a heavyweight title eliminator. Many felt Zhang, with his short, powerful combinations that rocked the heavily favored Hrgovic, deserved the decision, but he ultimately lost a close but unanimous verdict. There would be no need for judges in his next two fights, as he battered the previously unbeaten Joyce to a sixth round stoppage due to a closed right eye, followed by a third round knockout in the rematch last September.
Round 1: Mayer looks to establish the jab early, Wildheart responds with a couple of short hooks, that are taken on the arms. Mayer has a one-two blocked then a left hook from Wildheart get through. More jabs from Mayer and then a body shot on the inside that causes Wildheart to take a breath. Wildheart’s corner is calling repeatedly for straight one-twos and she gets one through. Close round.
“This is fascinating because this fight has so many questions. We have no clue what to expect from these two big-punching fighters. I could see any outcome in this fight. Wilder looked awful last time out and maybe he is a shot fighter. Zhang had moments against Joseph Parker but also struggled. It seems if you can get through the early going against Zhang you can outhustle him in the second half of the fight but that’s not Wilder’s style. Both have the power to hurt the other and it’s probably who strikes first. I don’t think this fight goes into the second half with both knowing one mistake could likely spell the end. I think Zhang’s southpaw stance and extra weight could be key. I’ll go without too much conviction for Zhang to catch and stop Wilder in five rounds.”
Zhang floored Parker for a second time on the night midway through round eight. A straight left hand followed by a compact left hook caused Parker’s fall. However, Zhang once again spent the rest of the round admiring his earlier work which allowed Parker to fully recover and even land a right hand.
Lei donated US$8.88 million to the Yale School of Management, the largest alumni donation in the history of the school. He also established Gaoli Academy (高礼研究院) by donating money together with support from Renmin University. In 2010, Lei donated $1.4 million to his alma mater, Renmin University of China. In 2017, he donated another $43 million to an education fund for the school and gave the commencement speech to the graduating class of 2017. Lei started Hillhouse Academy in association with Renmin University to prepare students in business for the technological revolution. He has been involved with the BN Vocational School (BNVS) in China.
