Heavyweight Zhang Zhilei will make his pro debut on August 8 in Fallon, Nevada according to Dan Rafael of espn.com.
“Zhang Zhilei has the whole package — size, athleticism, good looks, and great personality,” said promoter Dino Duva . “And one other thing: He knows how to fight. He has more of a pro style than Olympic style.
“Mark my words, once boxing fans get a chance to see him, he will be the talk of the heavyweight division and all of boxing. I believe he is going to be the most important heavyweight to come along since (brother Vitali and Wladimir Klitschko) turned pro in 1996.”
Evander Holyfield will serve in an advisory role on Zhang’s team, as well as a good-will ambassador for the company.
“We are delighted to bring Evander to the Dynasty team,” Duva said during the news conference in New York. “His wealth of knowledge and experience will be a huge asset to our young fighters as they embark on their professional careers. Evander is one of boxing’s legends, and we a proud that he will be representing Dynasty as an important member of the team.
“The Duva family is special to me, and I am looking forward to working with Dino Duva and the entire team at Dynasty Boxing,” Holyfield said.
