Zhang Zhilei
Awards & Honours
10
Awards Won
3
Honours
2
Rankings
2
Records
Zhang Zhilei stands alone as the first Chinese boxer to win a major world title in the heavyweight division. His Olympic silver medal at the 2008 Beijing Games made him a national icon. He has been recognized by the New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame as Professional Boxer of the Year for two consecutive years. His knockout of Deontay Wilder in 2024 ranks among the most significant victories by a Chinese heavyweight.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Professional Boxer of the Year
Awarded for outstanding achievements in professional boxing.
Professional Boxer of the Year
Awarded for winning the WBO interim heavyweight title.
First Chinese Boxer to Win a Major Heavyweight World Title
Won the WBO interim heavyweight title, a historic milestone for Chinese boxing.
Rankings & Lists
The Ring Magazine Heavyweight Rankings
BoxRec Heavyweight Rankings
Records & Feats
First Chinese boxer to win a major world title in the heavyweight division
Zhang won the WBO interim heavyweight title in 2023, a historic first for Chinese boxing.
Most consecutive wins by Chinese heavyweight against former world champions
Defeated Joe Joyce (twice) and Deontay Wilder, all former world title challengers or champions.