Would Joe Joyce be a top contender in the 1980s

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  1. Yes

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    36.4%

  2. Probably not

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    63.6%
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  1. Mark Anthony

    Mark Anthony Internet virgin Full Member

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    How many big punchers has Parker fought? Whyte? AJ? Zhang? Chisora? Zhang dropped Parker twice who only survived because he wa so tentative.
     
    Mark Anthony, Oct 9, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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  2. Redbeard7

    Redbeard7 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He beat Jennings, Dubois and Parker on the way up, so yes. Even power punching Zhang (southpaws being very difficult for Joyce) took 5.5 rounds to ref stoppage him on his feet in fight 1 and it's not impossible that Joyce would have wore him down had the British referee been indifferent to him potentially losing his right eye.

    Joyce's size, chin and relentlessness made him a difficult prospect to handle.
     
    Redbeard7, Oct 9, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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  3. TMLT87

    TMLT87 Active Member Full Member

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    Always liked Joe, but nah. He moves like a sloth and HWs back then were slicker and just straight up more skilled on average than they are now.
     
    TMLT87, Oct 10, 2025 at 7:16 AM
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