Heavyweight “Juggernaut” Joe Joyce (16-2, 15 KOs) will have a 24.5 pound weight edge against Derek “War” Chisora (34-13, 23 KOs) for their clash on Saturday at the O2 Arena in London. Joyce weighed 281.2 and Chisora weighed 256.7. The bout can be seen on ESPN+ in the US and TNT Sports in the UK.
Other Weights:
Dennis McCann 121.7 vs. Ionut Baluta 121.8
Moses Itauma 239.8 vs. Mariusz Wach 287.4
Ryan Garner 129.4 vs. Archie Sharp 129.1
Royston Barney-Smith 129.4 vs. Briam Barajas 128.5
Sean Noakes 146.8 vs. Inder Bassi 145.7
Raven Chapman 125.8 vs. Yohana Sarabia 123.8
Aadam Hamed 139.7 vs. Georgi Velichkov 139.9
Brandun Lee 143.5 vs. Juan Anacona 142.4
Umar Khan 127 vs. Kaddour Hmiani 125.6
Jermaine Dhliwayo 134 vs. Engel Gomez 135.6
Joyce is usually around 238. He’s going to have to trim down. However Its great that he’s staying active after back to back KO loses. This will be his second fight in 4 months.
At 6 ft 6 I would be emaciated under 270 pounds
This could be a very good scrap.
Of the gas tanks are full in both trucks, this will be an entertaining fight as long as it lasts. If conditioning is poor, get ready for a tag and hugfest from the 5th round on. Rooting for a slugfest and potential fight of the year candidate.
Joyce might have a bit more left in the tank, but I will in no way count Chisora out, especially since Zhang cracked the once granite chin on Joyce. Chisora has enough pop to get it done.
Chisora , even at this state has the most vicious body attack of any Heavyweight, he will test a fighter….Joyce stay out of that damn corner ….keep it in the middle of the ring….Chisora is still dangerous
Joyce looks fat, I don’t see him relevant anymore. Zhang exposed him, the Zhang got beat by Parker. Joyce is damaged goods. He should easily take care of Chisora, Chicory is just trying to save up some retirement money, he knows he’s done.
Interesting prelims-Brandun Lee is buried way down on the undercard and Mariusz Wach is still fighting.
Joyce is an absolute joke of a HW. Without a don’t the slowest I have ever seen. It’s like he’s punching under water. Chisora has a very good chance of winning, especially if the Chisora that fought Usyk shows up.
Upset wouldn’t surprise here, Joyce at least should be eating right!!