Via Brian Webber: Joe Joyce’s coach Ismael Salas believes no heavyweight can match his motives. ‘Juggernaut Joyce’s superior engine, coupled with his strength, size, punch resistance, hearts and high volume output, makes him a nightmare for the likes of Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usik.
Salas is proud of the performance Joyce (15-0, 14 KOs) scored last Saturday night when he prevented former WBO heavyweight champion Joseph Parker (30-3, 21 KOs) in the eleventh round to win. provisional WBO title at the Manchester Arena in Manchester, England.
Joyce received a lot of heavy hits from speed combo puncher Parker, but he steadily knocked him down with his pressure.
Parker looked like he was starting to struggle in the fourth round, but he fought bravely until he was finally knocked out with a left hook from Joyce in the 11th round.
The one Joyce wants now is the IBF/WBA/WBO champion Oleksandr Usyk, as he is the mandatory WBO for the champion. However, it can be doubted that Usyk will take on Joyce as he already has a list of opponents he wants before retiring after the next three matches. Unfortunately, Joyce is not on Usyk’s list.
If Fury beats Usyk in February or March, he most likely won’t fight Joyce as he is also preparing to retire.
“He was amazing, very tough. He is a real warrior,” Ismael Salas told Sports boxing BT about the heart Joseph Parker showed to Joe Joyce.
“This is the first time he has been stopped. Everyone saw how many punches he took, but he kept moving. When Parker threw so many combinations, I said to Joe, ‘You have to throw back,’ and I think that’s the key.
“In the early innings, I saw Parker hit him and then stop. Then I said to Joe, ‘No matter how he hit you, come back with something.
“Everybody has to admit it. A lot of people don’t recognize Joe. He deserves it tonight. With this motor, no heavy object can hold this motor. Whoever. We are open to anyone who comes our way. We will take them.
“It’s a great combination of chin, engine and heart. It was an amazing victory. I am very proud of him. I’m so proud of all my team,” Salas said of Joyce.
