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It looks like with no Fury vs Usyk this year, that Usyk will defend against Filip Hrgovix -- who beat Zhang in August of 2022. So Ruiz would make sense to me.

I don't think Wilder would be a good fight for Zhang. But I could be wrong. Either way, I think it would sell. Joshua would be good, and could go either way. But I am not sure Joshua is in a good place mentally.

Neither Parker or Ortiz fights would sell or improve his standing. "Stay busy" fights, at best.

After that, there are the young lions. A lot is being said of Anderson, but I think his people would want two fights before meeting Zhang. He is very good, and has real potential. But I don't think they'll move him that fast. Really, there's no need to do that. He is in a solid position now. By late summer next year, he should begin his prime.

There are a couple of other young guys with real potential -- but not ready to step up yet. That leaves Daniel Dubois. He would be the best option after Ruiz.