China's Zou Shiming lined up for world title fight
Two-time Olympic champion eyes IBF flyweight crown - but it all depends on how he shapes up in his Ring of Gold bout in Macau
China's two-time Olympic champion Zou Shiming is being lined up for a world title fight in November, less than two years after turning professional.
Bob Arum, chairman of promoters Top Rank, revealed that Zou would fight IBF (International Boxing Federation) world champion Amnat Ruenroeng of Thailand for the federation's world flyweight title in Macau in November "if everything goes to plan".
Arum was speaking at a press conference for Ring of Gold, which will be held at the CotaiArena on Saturday and is headlined by the Chinese star, who turned pro in January last year and will celebrate his 33rd birthday in May.
Trainer Freddie [Roach] thinks [Zou] can be ready for a world title
"We are not going to rush him [Zou] towards a world title fight and then see he's not ready.
"When we see him fight on Saturday, we will have a better idea.
"Zou will have another fight lined up early this summer, in May. That will be a 10-round fight.
"Trainer Freddie [Roach] thinks he can be ready [for a world title]," said Arum.
"The IBF world flyweight champion [Amnat] will arrive in Macau tomorrow [Friday] to watch Zou fight. He has agreed to fight Zou.