Frank Warren (born 28 February 1952) is an English boxing manager and promoter. Warren and his son George own and run Queensberry Promotions. Warren was also a founder of the British boxing television channel BoxNation which ran for over 11 years from 2012.
No one likes being put in the position of the “bad guy.” But as popular opinion proves, standing up for yourself, especially in a situation where you have rightfully earned a privilege doesn’t make you a bad guy. It makes you someone who understands that you are entitled to what you paid for and personal boundaries are a good thing.
The Philadelphian impressed during his title reign at 122 pounds, but it came to a screeching halt against Naoya Inoue, who dismantled Fulton. Now, the talented boxer will look to establish himself at featherweight, where plentiful tasty matchups exist. After all, Fulton is a boxer who routinely throws upward of 1,000 punches per bout and can fight on both the inside and outside with effectiveness.
NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV – JUNE 15: Actor and former boxer Mike Tyson attends the world premiere of the movie “China Salesman” at the Cannery Casino Hotel on June 15, 2018 in North Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images)
Zhang’s southpaw stance gives him a significant advantage in the ring by allowing him to utilize his dominant hand and foot forward, making it harder for his opponents to predict his movements. This stance also enables him to create unique angles of attack and defense, giving him an edge in close-quarters combat. Zhang’s southpaw stance is a key factor in his success as a fighter, allowing him to outmaneuver and outstrike his opponents with precision and power.
Paul started his professional boxing career in early 2020 and has since won nine of 10 fights — six of which ended with knockouts — against “mostly undistinguished opponents,” the Associated Press noted.
“He’s grown significantly as a boxer over the years, so it will be a lot of fun to see what the will and ambition of a ‘kid’ can do with the experience and aptitude of a GOAT (greatest of all time),” Tyson said of Paul, per a statement.
Zhang was housemates with middleweight Meng Fanlong and lightweight Wang Zhimin site in bing.com New Jersey when he first came to the US. Along with Zou Shiming, these four were the first wave of boxers ever released by the Chinese authorities to turn professional.
Know of boxing’s consensus favorite heavyweight and youngest champ Mike Tyson? Sure you do. Do you know that he is facing a 9-1 (6KOs) YouTuber boxer next? You just might. Did you know he has 44 career knockouts till now? Or that he once bit a peer’s ear off during a bout? That is a famed affair. What about his iconic face tattoo? Of all the above, that stands out as his selling point.
Across the pond in the United States, we also saw the rise in use of face tattoos amongst gang members, specifically in 1980s California. Similar to the punks, these were individuals on the fringes of society with no intention of turning back. More importantly with the gang connotation, they were making it abundantly clear with which gang they had their allegiance to. Before these gang members would even consider the face tattoos, the rest of their body would have to be inked up first, leaving them with one final frontier. A large gang affiliated number on ones forehead isn’t so crazy when they’ve got them all over their body, too. Most respectable tattoo artists will even refuse to touch someone’s face until the rest of their body is covered, with being heavily tattooed more or less being a rite of passage. So it comes as no surprise when artists such as Lil Wayne and Birdman got their face tats they’ve been getting inked for a while. (Worth noting was that some of these Cash Money tattoos were affiliated with the Bloods.) Yet Lil Wayne and Birdman were were probably both the first and most notable mainstream faces to use the look rather than have it set them back.
Joshua scored a knockdown in Round 2 and went on to win their quarterfinal match, 15-11. George stayed on with the amateur team, guiding them through the 2016 Games, while Zhang turned pro in 2014 in search of a different heavyweight crown.
Recent tattoos include a tribal tattoo on Paul’s arm and his shins. The longest tattoo completed was by his ribs, which took 22 hours. “The Problem Child” has a favorite tattoo, a “Bayou Boys” mark, an inside joke between him and his friend Jasper.
Suddenly the sideshow was a star. Only in Zhang’s camp, it wasn’t sudden. “Nobody wanted to trust the process,” says George. “Everybody thinks he just figured out how to fight. That’s not the case. Zhilei knew how to fight a long time ago. He’s like a giant that just needed to be provoked.”
In the analysis of Zhilei Zhang’s performance in these key fights, it becomes evident that he possesses exceptional skills and potential in the boxing world. His strategic approach, speed, and power were on full display, showcasing his ability to adapt to different opponents and situations. Zhang’s technique and footwork also stood out, highlighting his agility and precision in the ring. These fights demonstrated that he has the potential to become a formidable force in the heavyweight division, with the ability to outmaneuver and outclass his opponents.