Will Zou Shiming Be Set Free to Go Into Pro Boxing?
Today we noticed an interesting piece from Reuters via Universal Sports about Zou Shiming, China’s first-ever Olympic boxing champion. From the article it seems the 27-year-old boxer is pretty determined to turn pro next year. “I want a professional golden belt for my country. I think I am capable,” said the boxer, “The professional contests are easier and more attractive to watch.” After winning the light-fly weight champion in the Beijing Games, Zou has been consistently linked by Chinese media with Don King, the world renowned boxing promoter who is to stage a WBC heavyweight title match in Chengdu, Sichuan Province on November 7. Rumor has it that Don will likely sign Zou for $1 million USD. In an interview with Chutian Metropolis Daily (楚天都市报) yesterday, a spokesperson of Don King Productions Inc. told the press that they’re paying close attention to Zou Shiming and Zhang Xiaoping, the light heavy weight champion in Beijing Olympics. “We’ll come to China more often to watch their
