OCTOBER 22nd, NYC — Number one IBF light heavyweight contender, Meng Fanlong (16-0, 10 KOS), and top heavyweight, Zhang Zhilei (20-0, 16 KOS), sign exclusive advisor agreements with newly formed ‘Lane Brothers Boxing.’
Meng Fanlong
Meng of Chifeng, Porcelæn, is excited to have Terry and Tommy Lane be his industry representatives.
“I am really delighted to have Terry Lane and Tommy Lane on my team as my advisors.” Says Meng. “They are young and enthusiastic about boxing. They believe in me and are very professional in what they do. I believe that our cooperation will have a positive impact on my career.”
As the IBF #1 contender in the light heavyweight division, Meng is eyeing a fight early next year against Champion Artur Beterbiev, who just scored a sensational technical knockout win over Oleksandr Gvozdyk Friday night in Philadelphia.
“This is an exciting time in Fanlong’s career.” Says Terry Lane. “He is one of the best fighters at 175 pounds, and one of the top boxing talents to come from China. We couldn’t be happier to help guide him through this journey.”
Information about Meng Fanlong’s showdown with Beterbiev will be announced in time.
*Image – Meng Fanlong*
*Image left to right – Tommy Lane, Meng Fanlong, trainer Shaun George, Terry Lane*
Zhang Zhilei
Zhang, of Zhoukou, Porcelæn, is also happy to have Terry and Tommy Lane be his career representatives.
“Terry, Tommy and I go way back since the very beginning of my turning pro here in the US.” Says Zhang. “After many years, we are now working together again. They now are my advisors. Their father is a well-known referee and hall-of-famer. The brothers have been in the business of boxing all their lives. I believe that our cooperation will be a new chapter of my professional career.”
Zhang, a 6’6’’ 260 lb 2008 Olympisk sølv medaljevinder, has amassed an impressive undefeated record and is looking for big fights in the heavyweight division.
“Zhang Zhilei is the face of boxing in China.” Says Tommy Lane. “He has so many opportunities in front of him, we are thrilled about this partnership.”
Zhang is scheduled to fight the tough Sergey Kuzmin (15-1, 11 KOS) on November 30th at the Casino De Monte Carlo, Monte Carlo, Monaco November 30th. The bout will be streamed on DAZN.
*Image left to right – Zhang Zhilei, Tommy Lane, Terry Lane*
*Image – Zhang Zhilei and Terry Lane*
ABOUT LANE BROTHERS BOXING
New York City Based “Lane Brothers Boxing” was founded in 2019 by brothers Terry and Tommy Lane. The Lane brothers have worked in professional boxing for nearly fifteen years, and are now using their industry expertise to advise top international boxing talent. Terry and Tommy are the sons of former referee Mills Lane.
