
Zhilei Zhang: ‘Anthony Joshua will never fight me’
Heavyweight contender Zhilei Zhang believes old amateur rival Anthony Joshua has long been ducking him and won't fight him in the future.

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Heavyweight contender Zhilei Zhang believes old amateur rival Anthony Joshua has long been ducking him and won't fight him in the future.

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