Anthony Joshua's refusal to accept a fight with Zhilei Zhang is the 'worst kept secret in boxing,' says the Chinese heavyweight's co-manager Terry Lane.
Anthony Joshua's refusal to accept a fight with Zhilei Zhang is the 'worst kept secret in boxing,' says the Chinese heavyweight's co-manager Terry Lane. Joshua is preparing to challenge British rival Daniel Dubois for the IBF title at Wembley Stadium on September 21, live on Sky Sports Box Office.
With Fury set to face Oleksandr Usyk in a rematch on December 21, Zhang will be watching with interest to see who emerges with the WBC, WBA and WBO belts. 'A world title shot is the aim,' said Lane. 'AJ and Fury are the main desires for Zhang - those are two guys he wants to fight. 'I don't know if Usyk is serious about moving back down to cruiserweight, but I think Zhilei has more than earned a shot against Fury and AJ. 'The problem with Zhilei is he's feared.
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