Usyk shares thoughts on Wilder-Zhilei fight knockout

The New Voice of Ukraine

6 June 2024 at 4:25 am·1-min read

Unified world heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk commented on Chinese boxer Zhang Zhilei's victory over American Deontay Wilder during the 3 Knockdown Rule podcast on June 6.

Usyk believes another defeat will end Wilder's career.

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“It was a good fight, but I think it's over for Wilder,” Usyk said.

Zhilei knocked out Wilder in the 5th round, marking Deontay's 4th defeat in his last 5 fights.

Following the loss, Wilder dropped out of the top 10 ranking of the best heavyweights in the world.

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