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Chinese Boxer Makes Debut In Nevada

China seldom exports athletic stars. They hope to now.

Later this fall Zhang Zhilei, the super heavyweight silver medalist at the 2008 Beijing Olympics will make his professional debut. He is scheduled to fight August 8th in Fallon in a fight card that will be televised on ESPN. His opponent hasn't been picked yet. Zhilei is 6-foot-6 and is being advised by former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield.
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