01-16-2024, 04:08 PM
OK, I've just watched Zhang fight JJ, Hrgovic, Forrest, and Rudenko. Surprisingly, the commentators were worried about Zhang's power against Rudenko after coming out of a long history in the amateurs.
Zhang has it all. Power, short punches inside, a chin, good boxing skills, etc. He DOES look more vulnerable on the back foot, and he does get hit often, especially against Hrgovic.
So, I think Joe needs to pressure him and keep Zhang on the outside (I know, Joe is the smaller man). Hrgovic did it, and was able to hit Zhang with a lot of power shots. JJ was too slow to do it. JP needs to use his speed. But he needs to be careful of short uppercuts and Zhang taking a step back and then unloading his left. Also, his right KO'd JJ.
This will be a very different style than what Wilder presented.
Zhang has it all. Power, short punches inside, a chin, good boxing skills, etc. He DOES look more vulnerable on the back foot, and he does get hit often, especially against Hrgovic.
So, I think Joe needs to pressure him and keep Zhang on the outside (I know, Joe is the smaller man). Hrgovic did it, and was able to hit Zhang with a lot of power shots. JJ was too slow to do it. JP needs to use his speed. But he needs to be careful of short uppercuts and Zhang taking a step back and then unloading his left. Also, his right KO'd JJ.
This will be a very different style than what Wilder presented.