Heavyweight Zhilei “Big Bang” Zhang (24-1-1, 19 KOs) promises that “Juggernaut” Joe Joyce (15-0, 14 KOs) will feel his power when the pair collide at London’s Copper Box Arena on April 15, live on ESPN+ and BT Sport. Joyce is renowned for walking through heavy fire without flinching, but Zhang warns that if Joyce thinks he can take punishment in this fight, it would be a risky strategy.
“Joe Joyce has good punch resistance but he has never felt Chinese power,” proclaimed the 39-year-old Zhang.
Joyce and Zhang will trade bombs with Joyce’s WBO interim heavyweight title at stake, with the pair fighting for the right to challenge for the full world championship, currently held by unified champion Oleksandr Usyk.
Joyce gonna win imo, probably inside the distance. I doubt that Zhang can take the heat the full 12 rounds.
Jocye is still a bit slow, but does a lot of things right.
We don’t know if Joyce can take the heat. Zhang hit just as hard. Zhang got robbed against Hrgovic!! Zhang will win
Chinese power, LMAO!! We know the power they have. Screwed the entire world over for 3 years. We are ALL aware of “ Chinese Power”..
Joyce KO 7
Got some viral power in them gloves :-p
We must take the “Chinese Power” seriously.
Zhang fires a warning shot LMAO.
“Joe Joyce has good punch resistance but he has never felt Chinese power”
– Give him credit for his pride.
– They’ll have no problems trying to find each other.
– Should be a good fight while it lasts.
No one, with the exception of Zhang himself, was expecting the fight he put against Hrgovic, so, I won’t be surprised to see the same thing this time. Joyce should win this fight, but won’t be easy because Zhang is very durable and has an immense heart
Both fighters best defense is their ability to eat punches like potato chips (crisps for the brit). Should be entertaining but Joyçe should prevail.
I’m taking Zhang in this fight. Joyce is a decent fighter but not great. His lack of speed will catch up to him in this fight. Dude punches like he has 500 pound weights strapped to his arms.
Joyce maybe one of the slowest fighters I ever seen.
Zhang’s age will show in this fight. Joyce 7th rd KO!
You do realize Joyce is only a year or so younger right?
I see this as a tough fight for Joyce. I see Zhang having the ability to land on an incoming Joyce. A GOOD MATCHUP in my view.
Joe Joyce got knocked out 3 times in the first round as a 27 year old amateur with head gear and big gloves but since Joyce was able to take Joseph Parker who isn’t a big puncher power these casual fans act like Joyce has a Oliver McCall level chin. Joyce is slow, Zhang is slow. Zhang is far more skilled than Joyce. If Zhang comes into the bout at around 250 he wins. If he is heavy like he was against Hrgovic Joyce wins.
Easy money. The Juggernaut has some serious one punch power, technique and a solid chin.