Chinese heavyweight Zhang Zhilei (26-1-1; 21 KOs) accused Briton Anthony Joshua (26-3; 23 KOs) of the fact that their head-to-head fight never took place.
“It was after his fight with Usyk, where I fought Hrgovic on the undercard. My team was talking to Joshua’s team. My representatives even flew to London to meet with his people.
From what I've heard, I believe Eddie Hearn liked the idea, but when it came to Joshua and his managers, I'm not so sure. I really wanted this fight. I can say that for sure,” he said.
Let us remember that earlier Zhilei said that he was confident of victory over Fury.