Zou eyes ‘Shiming dynasty’ in the ring

MACAU: Double Olympic gold medalist Zou Shiming is aiming to put China on the world professional boxing map and start a “Shiming dynasty” when he fights Thailand’s Amnat Ruenroeng for his first world title in Macau today.

The softly-spoken three times amateur world champion said he will put aside his long-standing friendship with International Boxing Federation (IBF) flyweight title holder Amnat once they step in the ring at Cotai Arena as Zou targets his first global crown in the pro game.