WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has edged towards Daniel Dubois (14-0, 13 KOs)s winning against Joe Joyce (10-0, 9KOs) at London’s O2 Arena on April 11. The Dubois-Joyce winner will go home with the British, Commonwealth, European, WBC Silver and WBO International heavyweight belts.
“I have sparred both lads and it’s a good fight,” said Fury. “They both have qualities and they both have weaknesses. But, after really analyzing the situation, I think Dubois gets him early. Dubois is younger, fresher, punches very hard and is on a real roll at the moment.”
I think Fury made a great prediction for this fight. Dubois could easily out box Joyce if he would choose to do so. Dubois could easily land the right cross off the jab using his speed. Joyce will have to rely on the ropes to capture Dubois or time him off a counter. Either way, Dubois a favorite in my book.
Me too. I don’t see Joyce the way he sees himself. Maybe if he destroyed Dubois inside of 3 rounds, maybe it’ll get me talking.
I too favor Dubois in this fight, but only by a slight margin. Yes, Fury has inside knowledge on both fighter, but I think this fight is won by the fighter who has trained the hardest, who wants it most, and who can avoid the heavy punches coming from his opponent. I do not agree of an early victory for Dubois, I think Joyce is highly durable, and is the guy that might outlast a younger Dubois if the fight goes into the deep rounds.
I’m super excited for this matchup of top prospects. Joe Joyce is not young, so he has little choice but to try to move up quickly. Dubois might be the best young prospect out there and seems ready for this step (even though there is no reason to rush).
My pick is Dubois by stoppage in the 5th. He’s the more fluid athlete and his punch seems very legit. Joyce reminds me of a young George Foreman, but lacks the fire power big George had. He’s too robotic in my opinion and without the huge punch will have to rely on his chin more. I just think it won’t hold up past 5.
Note: can anyone remember a better time in History for British Heavyweights? I’ve been watching for 40 years and I can’t.
UK has long a glorious history in the HW division, but scattered ( Bob Fitzsimmons, Tommy Farr, Bugner, Cooper, Lewis and so forth). This is the first time I see such a group of talented fighter at the same time, Great veterans like Chisora, top contender like Whyte, total control of the belts with Fury and Joshua, great prospects with the shining star colors in Dubois and Joyce, plus some others good fighters. Really the best moment in UK HW boxing history.
This is definitely the best time in my memory for UK heavyweights. With DAZN I have a lot more access to watch prospects come up. Credit not only to the fighters and coaches but I’m really impressed with the UK fan base.
Tyson Fury has more elements on hand to evaluate a prediction about this great matchup, my respects about it. Few times in boxing you have the opportunity to witness this kind of fight with two undefeated guys with serious power. Dubois is a bit better boxer, but Joyce’s power has more concussion on his delivery. Which of the two have better chin?
Joyce is very slow and vulnerable the first rounds and is the one that has more to lose in this fight.
I am sure Joyce will handle some delivers from Dubois, but if he can land clean on him, the fight will be over. Maybe Dubois will outbox him and win by decision, respecting his power.
Very hard to predict who will win, but is a great fight between two guys that don’t believe that hug and kiss or padding from a distance is the right way of winning a fight. I go with Joyce by KO late on the fight
Mikemiguel, enjoyed reading your prediction. Agree with Joyce winning by KO late in the fight, or if Dubois get up, Joyce by points.
Joyce Will win this fight
Dubois has fought nobody very good
Joyce has been a silver olympian
Great pedigree as amateur
Dubois is also very good but not enough experience.
Joyce Will ko him
In the fifth round
Nice KO Heavyweight matchup. Both fighters only go forward with punches. Would love a ticket to this. Somebody fly me out? Im a great fight watching buddy 🙂
60 – 40 in Dubois favour. Both are good.It should be exciting fight.
I hope it won’t be cancelled due to corona outbreak.
So does everyone else
dubois will be the winner in this one i can see him heading towards h/w champion of the world real soon and the best of luck to him well worth it a champion in the making