Zou moving up in the ring

China's most decorated boxer, Zou Shiming, is embarking on a new phase of his career after confirming on Wednesday he will have his first professional fight at the Venetian Macao Resort on April 6.

The 31-year-old two-time Olympic champion unveiled his partnership with professional boxing promotion company Top Rank and his training agenda in Beijing.

The company, based in Las Vegas, is renowned for its successful promotion of world-class fighters, including heavyweight legend Muhammad Ali and Philippine star Manny Pacquiao.