Wang Zhimin + Fanlong Meng - Andre ward under card - 6-20-15

Of the Chinese boxing talents currently on the scene, two lesser known but far better prospects fought last week at the Oakland arena on the Andre Ward under card.

It was the outing for the light heavyweight Fanlong Meng and super lighweight Wang Zhimin.

Meng up 1st against a very "padded" cruiserweight Alvin Avina, who's waistline looked as bad as his record (3 Losses).
 For the 1st minute and a half Meng took no time to dig hooks to the soft belly of his opponent,
who was either unable or unwilling to cover up his midsection.
Between the next round, trainer Diego Rosario encouraged Meng to open up on his over matched opponent, and 10 seconds into round 2 Avina was up against the ropes. 20 seconds later the fight is waved off by referee Lou Moret.

Up next, Wang Zhimin comes out the the chords of Nirvana - Smells like teen spirit. Opposite him Jose Guzman of the Bronx.
Interestingly the pre-fight announcement of Wang's record happened to include his semi-pro WSB record?! (9-1-0).
The two meet in the center of the ring, Jose clearly the taller of the two. After slipping a few punches Wang has his opponent against the ropes and throws a neat left uppercut through the guard of Jose who drops on one knee and takes the count. A few moments later another left hand forces Jose to the canvas but he's up again. He does a bit better this time of keeping Wang from getting inside with the jab and some movement, but not for long. A right hand fells him for the 3rd time an the fight
is off.

Not a particularity challenging fight for either guy, but nonetheless necessary for Meng and Zhimin to get their careers rolling forward.