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Zhilei Zhang Seeks December Fight Against Itauma in Manchester

10/16/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Zhilei Zhang is pursuing a December 13 fight in Manchester against Moses Itauma to secure his place on the card and rebound from recent career setbacks.
Zhang is 42 and has not received a contract offer yet.
Several opponents have declined to fight Itauma, including Filip Hrgovic and Frank Sanchez.
Joseph Parker has shown interest in Itauma but must first face Fabio Wardley.

History

Historical Context

In 1990, the World Boxing Association faced matchmaking issues, leading to the cancellation of key fights involving Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield, which resulted in a 30% drop in pay-per-view sales. Today, Zhilei Zhang's difficulty in securing a match against Moses Itauma reflects ongoing challenges in professional boxing, impacting fighters' careers and promotional prospects.

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Story summary

Zhilei Zhang is pursuing a December 13 fight in Manchester against Moses Itauma to secure his place on the card and rebound from recent career setbacks.
Zhang is 42 and has not received a contract offer yet.
Several opponents have declined to fight Itauma, including Filip Hrgovic and Frank Sanchez.
Joseph Parker has shown interest in Itauma but must first face Fabio Wardley.

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