April is considered an important month for the big boys, as the return of the Joe Joyce ring has now been confirmed.
‘The Juggernaut’ was last released in September 2022 – 14th knockout in a 15-match undefeated career. Joseph Parker’s stop gave Joyce the WBO Interim Champion, putting him in an excellent position to claim the title currently held by Oleksandr Usyk.
Unfortunately for the 37-year-old, the Ukrainian boxer will have to face Tyson Fury in an undisputed match, leaving any number one challenger like him on the sidelines for the time being. .
Not one to sit and collect rust, Joyce is fighting in the spring. His promoter, Frank Warren, provided an update for IFL TV.
“Joe will fight on April 15 at Copper Box. He will defend his title. You will definitely [know opponent this week] – as soon as we get the contract back, we will have a press conference and start rolling out.”
The London venue can accommodate up to 7,500 fans. Many predicted that the man in the other corner would be China’s Zhilei Zhang. In fact, it was recently reported that a deal was done before Warren and Joyce’s manager, SJAM, said otherwise.
‘Big Bang’ Zhang received his first professional defeat in 25 matches last September, despite many pundits and fans saying he deserved to win. The fight against Filip Hrgovic was given to the Croats by unanimous decision.
With 19 knockouts to his name, the southern Chinese puncher will put another test to Joyce’s granite chin, and his own punching resistance will be put to the test. Joyce’s relentless, unrelenting blow.
