Age, Biography and Wiki
Zhang Zhilei was born on 2 May, 1983 in Zhoukou, Henan, China, is a Chinese boxer (born 1983). Discover Zhang Zhilei's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 40 years old?
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| Age |
40 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
| Born |
2 May, 1983 |
| Birthday |
2 May |
| Birthplace |
Zhoukou, Henan, China |
| Nationality |
China
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He is a member of famous Boxer with the age 40 years old group.
Zhang Zhilei Height, Weight & Measurements
At 40 years old, Zhang Zhilei height is 1.98m and Weight Heavyweight.
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| Height |
1.98m |
| Weight |
Heavyweight |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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| Parents |
Not Available |
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Zhang Zhilei Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Zhang Zhilei worth at the age of 40 years old? Zhang Zhilei’s income source is mostly from being a successful Boxer. He is from China. We have estimated Zhang Zhilei's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Boxer |
Zhang Zhilei Social Network
Timeline
Zhilei Zhang (born May 2, 1983) is a Chinese professional boxer.
He previously held the World Boxing Organization (WBO) interim heavyweight title between 2023 and March 2024.
In 2003, the southpaw lost 22:8 in the first round of the World Championship to fellow southpaw Grzegorz Kiełsa of Poland.
2003 (as a Super heavyweight)
At the 2004 World University Boxing Championships, he lost the final to Rustam Saidov.
Zhang attended the Physical Education College of Zhengzhou University.
In 2005 in the World Championships in his home country, he beat Vugar Alekperov 20:11 before losing to eventual winner Odlanier Solis (17:7).
2005 (as a Super heavyweight)
As an amateur, he won bronze medals at the 2007 and 2009 World Championships, and a silver medal at the 2008 Olympics, all in the super-heavyweight division.
As of January 2024, Zhang is ranked as the world's third-best active heavyweight by The Ring magazine.
Zhang lost at the 2007 World Amateur Boxing Championships to Ukrainian Vyacheslav Glazkov in the semifinals but qualified for the 2008 Summer Olympics.
2007 (as a Super heavyweight)
2008 (as a Super heavyweight)
At the 2009 World Amateur Boxing Championships, he again lost the semi to a Ukrainian in Roman Kapitanenko 2:5.
2009 (as a Super heavyweight)
He qualified for the 2012 Olympics in London but was defeated on points by future unified heavyweight world champion, Anthony Joshua of the United Kingdom in the quarterfinals.
2012 (as a Super heavyweight)
World Championships results
On March 10, 2014, in New York City, Zhilei Zhang announced that he would be turning pro.
Zhang signed a promotional agreement with Dynasty Boxing, which is a promotional firm that specializes in the Chinese market.
Zhang knocked out Curtis Tate in the first 17 seconds of round one in his pro debut in Fallon, Nevada, on August 8, 2014.
Zhang compiled a perfect record of 20–0 before fighting Andriy Rudenko in Monaco on 30 November 2019.
He dominated the Ukrainian veteran and secured a convincing unanimous decision win, winning on all three scorecards, 99–91, 98–92 and 97–93.
In his debut as a Matchroom Boxing fighter.
Zhang dropped and stopped his opponent in the fourth round.
He returned to the ring on 27 February 2021, to fight journeyman Jerry Forrest on the undercard of the super-middleweight title fight between Canelo Álvarez and Avni Yıldırım.
Although Zhang started strongly, scoring three knockdowns in the opening three rounds of the bout, Forrest was able to battle his way back to earn a majority draw.
The final scorecards read 95–93 Forrest, 93–93, and 93–93, with the irregular scores owing to a point deduction against Zhang for excessive holding.
It was revealed that after the fight, Zhang was hospitalised and later diagnosed with "anemia, high enzyme levels, and low-level renal failure that may have been caused by severe dehydration".
On 27 November 2021, Zhang faced Craig Lewis on the undercard of Teófimo López vs. George Kambosos Jr. Zhang started the fight off slowly, but dropped Lewis twice in round two, leading Lewis' corner to throw in the towel, giving Zhang a TKO win.
Zhang was scheduled to fight Filip Hrgović in an IBF title eliminator on 7 May 2022.
However, Hrgović pulled out of the fight on 2 May, stating that he had not been able to focus during his training camp due to the death of his father.
Scott Alexander was chosen as the replacement fight on the Canelo Álvarez vs. Dmitry Bivol undercard, with the fight being dropped from the co-main to the undercard.
Zhang won the bout via first-round knockout.
His fight against Hrgović was rescheduled for 20 August 2022, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on the undercard of Oleksandr Usyk vs Anthony Joshua II.
On that night, Zhang knocked down Hrgović in the first round with a right hand shot.
After a close-fought battle over twelve rounds, the judges awarded the fight to Hrgović with scores of 115–112 twice and 114–113, in what was described as a "generous" decision by broadcaster Sky Sports after a "bizarre" performance by Hrgović.
