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Zhilei Zhang takes on Joseph Parker this evening in a big heavyweight clash on the undercard to Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou.

The two are fighting for the WBO interim heavyweight title, which Zhang holds.

Zhang vs Parker is the perfect warm-up for Joshua vs Ngannou
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Zhang vs Parker is the perfect warm-up for Joshua vs Ngannou

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The 40-year-old comes into this one off the back of ending Joe Joyce's world title hopes with back-to-back wins over the Brit.

Instead, it's Zhang who could be in line for a world title clash should he overcome Parker.

The New Zealander and Tyson Fury's sparring partner is coming into this bout off the back of an impressive victory over Deontay Wilder.

Parker dominated from start to finish against the American and claimed a win via unanimous decision to set up this encounter with Zhang.

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Zhang vs Parker: Date and start time

This 12-round heavyweight clash is set to take place tonight - Friday, March 8.

This encounter will be held at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, where Parker beat Wilder not long ago.

This fight is set to start at 10:20pm UK time.

Zhang boasts some serious power
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Zhang boasts some serious powerCredit: Getty

Zhang vs Parker: How to follow

talkSPORT will be there with you every step of the way with regular updates, while marvelbet369.com will have a dedicated live blog.

To tune in to talkSPORT or talkSPORT 2 through the website, click HERE for the live stream. You can also listen via the talkSPORT app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.

The heavyweight clash will be broadcast on Sky Sports Box Office in the UK and also onworldwide.

The Sky Sports PPV price will be £19.95 and will start from 4pm - more details can be found .

The  - this includes one month's  - and will get going from 3pm. For existing DAZN subscribers, the UK PPV price will be £18.99.

Parker isn't afraid to take on big fights
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Parker isn't afraid to take on big fightsCredit: Mark Robinson/Matchroom
Anthony Joshua & Francis Ngannou share final face off as they weigh-in for their huge heavyweight bout in Riyadh

Zhang vs Parker: Weigh-in

At the weigh-in, Parker came in at 247.6lbs [17.7 stone], but Zhang is so much heavier.

He's coming in at a whopping 291.6lbs [20.8 stone].

Zhang vs Parker: Undercard

Subject to change

  • MAIN EVENT: Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou - 11:20pm
  • Zhilei Zhang vs Joseph Parker - for WBO interim heavyweight title - 10:20pm
  • Rey Vargas vs Nick Ball - for WBC featherweight title - 9:20pm
  • Israil Madrimov vs Magomed Kubanov - 8:20pm
  • Mark Chamberlain vs Gavin Gwynne - 7:30pm
  • Justis Huni vs Kevin Lerena - 6:20pm
  • Jack McGann vs Louis Greene - 5:05pm
  • Roman Fury vs Martin Svarc - 4:40pm
  • Ziyad Almaayouf vs Christian Lopes Flores - 4:05pm
  • Andrii Novytskyi vs Juan Torres - 3:20pm
Zhang is defending his interim belt
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Zhang is defending his interim beltCredit: Getty

Zhang vs Parker: What has been said?

Zhang has a stern warning for Parker ahead of their clash.

He said: "He is young, hungry, and here for the belt.

"I am the tiger here; I am here to hunt, and if you want to take the food out of my mouth, you are going to pay the price."

Meanwhile, Parker believes he has improved massively and is ready for a tough encounter.

He said: "Zhang says he wants to bang me. I want to say to Zhang, ‘I want to bang you’.

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"Zhang did an excellent job in beating Joe Joyce twice and I am a totally different fighter now to when I fought Joe Joyce, physically and mentally.

"I am up for the challenge, I am always up for the challenge. He is the favourite going into this fight, but I will show you what I can do come to fight night."

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