Joe Joyce vs. Zhilei Zhang

Main Event | Interim WBO World Heavyweight Title
Completed Boxing Bout Apr 15, 2023
W
Zhang defeats Joyce
L
KO/TKO, Doctor Stoppage (eye Swollen Shut) 1:23 Round 6/12, 16:23 Total
vs.
KO/TKO 1:23 R6
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"Juggernaut"

Fighter Comparison

+540
(Heavy Underdog)
Betting Odds
-900
(Huge Favorite)
Challenger

Heavyweight
Title Interim Champion

Heavyweight

China
Nation

England
Bloomfield
New Jersey
Fights out of
London
England
39
+11 mos, 1 week, 6 days
Age at Fight 37
+6 mos, 3 wks, 6 days
278.0 lbs
(126.1 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
256.0 lbs
(116.1 kgs)
6'6"
(198cm)
Height
6'6"
(198cm)
80.0"
(203cm)
Reach
80.0"
(203cm)
N/A Gym N/A

Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 296

KO/TKO
Decision
Zhang
5%
Joyce
95%

Bout Information

Event Poster

Joyce vs. Zhang

Fight Details

  • Event: Joyce vs. Zhang
  • Date: Saturday 04.15.2023 at 02:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Howard Foster
  • Venue: CopperBox Arena, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
  • Enclosure: Ring
  • Location: Hackney Wick, London
  • Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 9 of 9)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight:
  • TV Commentary:
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer:
  • Joyce Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Zhang Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Title on Line: Interim WBO World Heavyweight Title
  • Belt Before Fight: N/A
  • Sport: Boxing
  • Event Links:
Injuries Sustained During Fight

Joyce: Severe Swollen Eye