It's surprising that a country with 1.3 billion people and a legacy in martial arts has ignored one of the most lucrative combat sports on this planet. But in recent years, boxing in China has gained popularity, especially growing prospects like Zou Shiming leading the way. It may still be 5 to 10 years away before the country produces any upper-echelon fighters, but at least they're working towards it. The untapped talent pool is mind boggling.
I found this video of Tyson possibly being the ambassador for pro-boxing in China. Some people also mention Pacquiao's influence on boxing in China.
