Joe Joyce vs Zhilei Zhang is set for April 15th

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  1. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Great HW match up that we really needed. This will deliver the goods.
     
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  2. Mickc

    Mickc Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Both Joyce and Zhang are durable but I just can’t see past anything else other than a Joyce win tbh .
     
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  3. Kiwi Casual

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    Interesting match up. Rooting for Zhang as he's the underdog and I like a good southpaw, but I think Joyce will end up with mid fight KO.
     
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  4. ipitythefool

    ipitythefool Prediction ? Pain Full Member

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    Interesting fight. Joyce should win but Zhang showed against Hrgovic he's a good pressure fighter. He'll cause the Juggernaut problems but think big Joe will wear him down for a late ko.
     
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  5. CroBox29

    CroBox29 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Unlike Hrgovic, Joyce presses more and is more dangerous when he comes forward, Joyce also has a habit of opening up too much and neglecting the defense, that's where Zhang could have a chance...
     
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  6. DoubleJab666

    DoubleJab666 Dot, dot, dot... Full Member

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    Two wrecking balls. One with stamina, the other, not. Pretty easy fight to pick...
     
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  7. Sandman_

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    Good fight for both guys. Battle of the former Olympic Super Heavy finalists.
     
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  8. Limerickbox

    Limerickbox Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Not going to be any dancing or running in this one!
     
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  9. ShovelHook

    ShovelHook Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Joyce amassing a hell of a resume before even getting a proper title fight. I have so much respect for his willingness to fight anyone.
     
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  10. bandeedo

    bandeedo Loyal Member Full Member

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    should be fun. like boxing...but in slow motion.
     
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  11. CST80

    CST80 De Omnibus Dubitandum Staff Member

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    Like with Dubois.... Joe will know the risks posed by Zhang, he'll take his time, peppering him with the jab for the first 5 or 6 rounds, do his level best to avoid that murderous right hook and straight left, then slowly amp up the pressure on a fading Zhang, and batter him senseless down the stretch, which will lead to a brutal stoppage victory. Thankfully for Joe, he seems to have no issue facing southpaws, he cuts the ring off quite well, and consistently moves to their extreme right, ushering his opponents to their left, constantly forcing them to pivot and reset their feet. So he may even end up causing Zhang to make mistakes and walk him into something early. Because the mental pressure even a slowed down Joyce puts on his opponents can be energy sapping.
     
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  12. Dangerwood84

    Dangerwood84 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Yep, reckon this will end violently for Zhang too.
     
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  13. Dangerwood84

    Dangerwood84 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    And viciously.
     
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  14. reckless

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    If Joyce wins he deserves a title shot.
     
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  15. NullaLexInk

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    I see where everyone is coming from saying this won't go the distance, but I'm actually gonna go against the grain and say I think it will. Both guys are extremely hard punchers but they also have pretty good chins, and I don't think either will have a hard time avoiding the other or tying up in an emergency, even in later rounds.

    Gonna fully admit though, that prediction is probably more from me being a fan of both and not wanting to see either of them get knocked out :lol:

    I want Zhang to win this, but my mind says Joyce by decision. Honestly though, I'm just glad we're even getting a fight like this, so no matter how it ends I'll be happy. I'm ready for the Silver medalist Slugfest.
     
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