A heavyweight bout between American Deontay Wilder and Chinese Zhilei Zhang could take place on June 1 at a boxing event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, according to ESPN insider Mike Coppinger.
Wilder's last fight was against Joseph Parker in December in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where he suffered a defeat by unanimous decision. He holds a record of 43 wins (42 by knockout), three losses, and one draw.
Zhilei Zhang fought Joseph Parker on March 8 at a boxing event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where he suffered a defeat by majority decision. His record stands at 26 wins (21 by knockout), two losses, and one draw.