Relentless Zhang grinds way to glory

Chinese star sees off plucky Ukrainian challenger as bigger bouts now beckon

For a fighter on the comeback trail, going the distance to secure a win is often better than scoring a quick knockout.

Such was the case for Chinese heavyweight Zhang Zhilei on Saturday night in Monaco, where the 6-foot-6 southpaw from Zhoukou, Henan province, took the full 10 rounds to pound out a lopsided unanimous decision over Ukraine's Andriy Rudenko to retain the WBO Oriental title.

Relentless Zhang grinds way to glory

Relentless Zhang grinds way to glory

Relentless Zhang grinds way to glory

Relentless Zhang grinds way to glory

Relentless Zhang grinds way to glory