52kg UFC star easily lifts up 150kg basketball icon Shaquille O’Neal
- Zhang, a fighter in the strawweight division, lifts an NBA star.
- UFC star stings Shaq with body punch
- Zhang lifted Francis Ngannou in 2022
Pint-size UFC champion Weili Zhang has left basketball icon Shaquille O’Neal speechless by lifting the hulking 150kg basketball star up off the ground – after shocking him with her punching power.
Zhang, who is 34 years old, has a height of only 162cm and weighs 52kg. However, this did not deter her from approaching one of the NBA’s most physically intimidating players in history.
In the gym, Zhang, the strawweight champion, approached O’Neal and agreed to deliver a body shot, as shown in video clips posted on social media.
Zhang withheld some of her force, but her direct right punch was still powerful enough to leave O’Neal stunned and doubled over.
After his recovery, Zhang demonstrated her impressive power by executing a single-leg attack and lifting the fun-loving four-time NBA champion.
Weili Zhang (pictured competing in UFC 275 last year) wowed Shaquille O’Neal by lifting the 150kg basketball star up off the ground
Once more, O’Neal was taken aback by the immense strength of the MMA superstar, leaving him with a smile on his face.
In 2022, Zhang defied the principles of physics when he effortlessly lifted Francis Ngannou, a former UFC heavyweight champion weighing 132kg.
Zhang effortlessly lifted the knockout artist, who was born in Cameroon, not only off the ground but also managed to balance him effortlessly on her shoulder.
After briefly watching Zhang’s training videos, it becomes evident that she is familiar with intense exercise routines.
The formidable combatant hailing from Handan in Hebei Province, with an impressive track record of 24 victories and only three defeats in the strawweight category, engages in weightlifting that surpasses the abilities of numerous male professional athletes.
In one especially astounding video she’s seen driving a barbell loaded with well over 200kg off the ground with powerful hip thrusts.
Joe Rogan expressed that Zhang’s dominant win over Amanda Lemos at UFC 292 showcased her potential as possibly the greatest female MMA fighter in history.
Rogan believes that Zhang may have already exceeded the Brazilian star, solidifying her position as the new prominent figure in women’s MMA, after achieving a significant and decisive triumph that showcased her dominance.
Joe Rogan expressed that Zhang demonstrated the potential to be the most exceptional female MMA fighter in history.
Zhang currently holds the title of UFC strawweight champion, and she has won this prestigious title twice.
During the UFC 292 broadcast, Rogan expressed that it is difficult to put into words, but he believes she is extraordinary and unquestionably the top female athlete in terms of skill and ability.
She possesses an exceptional work ethic. She is highly motivated and energetic, capable of making impactful moves and seizing opportunities at the right time. With extensive experience at the championship level, she is a formidable competitor who completely outperformed Amanda Lemos.
Zhang Weili is truly exceptional. She possesses the same level of skill as any female athlete in her sport, and she could potentially be considered the greatest of all time.
