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{{Infobox boxing match
{{Infobox boxing match
| Fight Name = Joe Joyce vs. Zhilei Zhang
| fight date = 15 April 2023
| image = [[File:Poster_of_Joe_Joyce_vs_Zhilei_Zhang.jpg|350px]]
| Fight Name = Joe Joyce vs Zhilei Zhang
| caption =
| image = [[File:Poster_of_Joe_Joyce_vs_Zhilei_Zhang.jpg|350px]]
| fight date = 15 April 2023
| location = [[Copper Box Arena]], [[London]], England
| location = [[Copper Box Arena]], [[Hackney Wick]], [[London]], UK
| titles = For [[WBO]] interim heavyweight title
| titles = [[WBO]] interim heavyweight title
| fighter1 = [[Joe Joyce (boxer)|Joe Joyce]]
| fighter1 = {{flagicon|GBR}} Joe Joyce
| nickname1 = Juggernaught
| nickname1 = "Juggernaut"
| record1 = 15–0 (14 KOs)
| hometown1 = [[London]], England
| hometown1 = [[London]], [[England]] UK
| age1 = 37
| purse1 =
| record1 = 15–0 (14 KOs)
| height1 = 6 ft 6 in
| age1 = {{age in years and months |19 September 1985 |15 April 2023}}
| weight1 = 271.6 lbs
| height1 = 6 ft 6 in
| style1 = [[Orthodox stance|Orthodox]]
| weight1 = 255.7 lb
| recognition1 =
| style1 = [[Orthodox stance|Orthodox]]
| recognition1 = [[World Boxing Organization|WBO]]<br>[[Interim championship|Interim]] Heavyweight Champion<br>[[Transnational Boxing Rankings Board|TBRB]]<br>No. 2 Ranked Heavyweight
| fighter2 = {{flagicon|CHN}} Zhilei Zhang
| nickname2 = "Big Bang"
| hometown2 = [[Zhoukou]], [[Henan]], China
| purse2 =
| record2 = 24–1–1 (19 KOs)
| age2 = {{age in years and months |May 2, 1983 |15 April 2023}}
| height2 = 6 ft 6 in
| weight2 = 271.6 lb
| style2 = [[Southpaw stance|Southpaw]]
| recognition2 = [[World Boxing Organization|WBO]]<br>No. 13 Ranked Heavyweight
| result = Zhang '''defeated''' Joyce Via Round 6 '''TKO'''.
}}
'''[[Joe Joyce (boxer)|Joe Joyce]] vs. [[Zhilei Zhang]]''' was a professional boxing match contested on for the [[WBO]] [[Interim championship|interim]] heavyweight title.<ref name="btsport">{{Cite web|url=https://www.bt.com/sport/boxing/features/joe-joyce-zhilei-zhang-fight-announcement|title=The Juggernaut returns: WBO interim champ Joyce faces Zhang on April 15|website=BT.com}}</ref><ref name="talksport">{{Cite web|url=https://talksport.com/sport/boxing/1322511/joe-joyce-hilariously-awkward-trash-talk-clash-zhilei-zhang/|title='I heat up my opponents...' - Joe Joyce engages in hilariously awkward trash-talk|date=3 February 2023}}</ref>


==Background==
| fighter2 = [[Zhilei Zhang]]
Joe Joyce won the WBO Interim World Heavyweight title in a September 2022 bout against [[Joseph Parker]].<ref name="btsport"/> Zhang's last bout before facing Joyce was in August 2022 when he suffered his first loss to Croatian [[Filip Hrgović]], after a close-fought battle where he lost by unanimous decision in what was described as a "generous" decision by broadcaster [[Sky Sports]] after a "bizarre" performance by Hrgović.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-08-20 |title=Filip Hrgovic gets peculiar win and earns shot at Oleksandr Usyk vs Anthony Joshua winner |url=https://talksport.com/sport/boxing/1175839/filip-hrgovic-zhilei-zhang-oleksandr-usyk-vs-anthony-joshua-rematch/ |access-date=2023-02-02 |website=talkSPORT |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Usyk vs AJ 2: Filip Hrgovic claims unanimous decision win over Zhilei Zhang in thrilling IBF heavyweight eliminator |url=https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/12677971/usyk-vs-aj-2-filip-hrgovic-claims-unanimous-decision-win-over-zhilei-zhang-in-thrilling-ibf-heavyweight-eliminator |access-date=2023-02-02 |website=Sky Sports |language=en}}</ref><ref name="btsport"/>
| nickname2 = Big Bang
| record2 = 24–1–1 (19 KOs)
| hometown2 = [[Zhoukou]], [[Henan]], China
| age2 = 39
| height2 = 6 ft 6 in
| weight2 = 255.7 lbs
| style2 = [[Southpaw stance|Southpaw]]
| recognition2 =


The bout was held at the [[Copper Box Arena]] in the [[Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park]] on 15 April 2023.<ref name="btsport"/><ref name="talksport"/><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-02-02 |title=Joe Joyce to fight Zhilei Zhang as Briton takes next step towards world title |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/boxing/joe-joyce-zhilei-zhang-next-fight-date-venue-b2274715.html |access-date=2023-02-02 |website=The Independent |language=en}}</ref>
| result =
}}
'''Joe Joyce vs Zhilei Zhang'''<!--, billed as '''''XXX'''''--> is an upcoming [[heavyweight]] boxing match contested between [[Joe Joyce (boxer)|Joe Joyce]] and [[Zhilei Zhang]].<ref name="btsport">{{Cite web|url=https://www.bt.com/sport/boxing/features/joe-joyce-zhilei-zhang-fight-announcement|title=The Juggernaut returns: WBO interim champ Joyce faces Zhang on April 15|website=BT.com}}</ref><ref name="talksport">{{Cite web|url=https://talksport.com/sport/boxing/1322511/joe-joyce-hilariously-awkward-trash-talk-clash-zhilei-zhang/|title='I heat up my opponents...' - Joe Joyce engages in hilariously awkward trash-talk|date=3 February 2023}}</ref>


==The fight==
The bout will be held at the [[Copper Box Arena]] in the [[Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park]], in London, England.<ref name="btsport"/><ref name="talksport"/> The [[WBO]] interim heavyweight title will be at stake.
Repeated heavy shots from Zhang caused swelling above Joyce's right eye causing the fight to be stopped following an inspection by ringside doctor after the 6th round,<ref>{{cite web |author1=Mantej Mann |title='I apologise to my fans' - Relive Joyce's first loss |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/boxing/65050236 |website=bbc.co.uk |publisher=BBC |access-date=16 February 2024 |date=15 Apr 2023}}</ref> giving Zhang a [[technical knockout]] victory.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Sajad |first=Kal |date=15 April 2023 |title=Joe Joyce v Zhilei Zhang: British heavyweight suffers first career loss in shock defeat |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/boxing/65278963 |website=[[BBC]]}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web |author1=Cameron Hogwood |title=Joe Joyce suffers stunning defeat to Zhilei Zhang in huge blow to world title hopes |url=https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/12857333/joe-joyce-suffers-stunning-defeat-to-zhilei-zhang-in-huge-blow-to-world-title-hopes |website=skysports.com |publisher=Sky Sports |access-date=16 February 2024 |location=Copper Box Arena, London |date=16 April 2023}}</ref>


==Background==
==Aftermath==
Following Zhang's victory, reports stated that a bout between himself and [[Tyson Fury]] were being discussed.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 April 2023 |title=Tyson Fury could be offered lucrative fight against Zhilei Zhang who is now 'a superstar in China' |url=https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/12861858/tyson-fury-could-be-offered-lucrative-fight-against-zhilei-zhang-who-is-now-a-superstar-in-china |website=[[Sky Sports]]}}</ref> On 29 June an immediate rematch was announced for 23 September at [[Wembley Arena]] in London, England for the same title.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=29 June 2023 |title=Joe Joyce to rematch Zhilei Zhang on September 23 following first professional defeat |url=https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12040/12911396/joe-joyce-to-rematch-zhilei-zhang-on-september-23-following-first-professional-defeat |website=[[Sky Sports]]}}</ref> Tyson Fury took to social media to offer Joyce sparring following the announcement.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ferguson |first=Kerr |date=30 June 2023 |title=Tyson Fury Offers Joe Joyce The 'Secret' To Beat Zhang For A Hefty Price |url=https://boxing-social.com/news/tyson-fury-offers-joe-joyce-zhang-help/ |website=Boxing Social}}</ref>
Joe Joyce won the WBO Interim World Heavyweight title in a September 2022 bout against [[Joseph Parker]].<ref name="btsport"/> Zhang's last bout was in August 2022 when he suffered his first loss to Croatian [[Filip Hrgović]].<ref name="btsport"/> Meanwhile, the WBO heavyweight champion [[Oleksandr Usyk]]'s next fight is expected to be against WBC champion [[Tyson Fury]] at some point in 2023.<ref name="btsport"/>


==Fight card==
==Fight card==
Source:<ref>{{Cite web |title=Joe Joyce vs Zhilei Zhang: Date, venue, titles, tickets and pro records for boxing showdown |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/ca/boxing/news/joe-joyce-vs-zhilei-zhang-date-venue-titles-tickets-pro-records-boxing/csht5etebm0ruh2t4frhnlbo |access-date=2023-02-26 |website=www.sportingnews.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://boxrec.com/en/event/867420|title=BoxRec - event|publisher=}}</ref>
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|-
|[[Heavyweight]]
|[[Heavyweight]]
|[[Joe Joyce (boxer)|Joe Joyce]]
|vs.
|[[Zhilei Zhang]]
|[[Zhilei Zhang]]
|def.
|
|[[Joe Joyce (boxer)|Joe Joyce]] (c)
|– (12)
|{{Abbr|TKO|Technical knockout}}
|
|6/12
|For WBO Interim World Heavy
|1:23
|{{ref|Joyce vs. Zhang|Note 1}}
|-
|-
|[[Middleweight]]
|[[Lightweight]]
|[[Denzel Bentley]]
|[[Mikaela Mayer]]
|vs.
|def.
|Lucy Wildheart
|[[Kieran Smith]]
|{{abbr|UD|Unanimous decision}}
|10
|
|
|{{ref|Joyce vs. Zhang|Note 2}}
|– (12)
|
|For BBBofC British Middle
|-
|-
|Heavyweight
|[[Super bantamweight]]
|[[Dennis McCann]]
|[[Moses Itauma]]
|vs.
|def.
|Kostiantyn Dovbyshchenko
|TBA
|{{abbr|UD|Unanimous decision}}
|6
|
|
|– (12)
|
|
|For Commonwealth Boxing Council Super Bantam
|-
|-
|[[Lightweight]]
|Lightweight
|Sam Noakes
|Sam Noakes (c)
|vs.
|def.
|Karthik Sathish
|TBA
|{{Abbr|TKO|Technical knockout}}
|
|– (12)
|2/12
|1:17
|
|{{ref|Joyce vs. Zhang|Note 3}}
|For Commonwealth Boxing Council Light and WBC International Silver Light
|-
|-
|[[Lightweight]]
|[[Middleweight]]
|[[Mikaela Mayer]]
|[[Denzel Bentley]]
|vs.
|def.
|Kieran Smith
|[[Christina Linardatou]]
|{{Abbr|KO|Knockout}}
|1/12
|0:45
|{{ref|Joyce vs. Zhang|Note 4}}
|-
|[[Welterweight]]
|Eithan James
|def.
|Georgi Velichkov
|{{Abbr|PTS|Points}}
|6
|
|
|– (10)
|
|<!-- notes -->
|-
|-
|[[Super lightweight]]
|[[Super-lightweight]]
|Sonny Ali
|Sonny Ali
|vs.
|def.
|Richard Helm
|TBA
|{{Abbr|PTS|Points}}
|6
|
|
|-
|– (6)
|[[Light-heavyweight]]
|Seth Gyimah
|def.
|Darryl Sharp
|{{Abbr|PTS|Points}}
|4
|
|
|<!-- notes -->
|-
|-
|Middleweight
|[[Super welterweight]]
|Joel Kodua
|Joel Kodua
|vs.
|def.
|Dale Arrowsmith
|TBA
|{{Abbr|PTS|Points}}
|4
|
|
|– (4)
|
|<!-- notes -->
|-
|-
|}
<small>{{note|Joyce vs. Zhang|Note 1|For WBO interim heavyweight title}}</small><br /><small>{{note|Joyce vs. Zhang|Note 2|For vacant WBC interim lightweight title}}</small><br /><small>{{note|Joyce vs. Zhang|Note 3|For Commonwealth Boxing Council and WBC International Silver lightweight titles}}</small><br /><small>{{note|Joyce vs. Zhang|Note 4| For British middleweight title}}</small>

==Broadcasting==
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! align=center | Country
! align=center | Broadcaster
|-
| {{flag|United Kingdom}} || [[BT Sport]]
|-
| {{flag|United States}} || [[ESPN+]]
|}
|}


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 14:05, 22 April 2024

Joe Joyce vs. Zhilei Zhang
Date15 April 2023
VenueCopper Box Arena, Hackney Wick, London, UK
Title(s) on the lineWBO interim heavyweight title
Tale of the tape
Boxer United Kingdom Joe Joyce China Zhilei Zhang
Nickname "Juggernaut" "Big Bang"
Hometown London, England UK Zhoukou, Henan, China
Pre-fight record 15–0 (14 KOs) 24–1–1 (19 KOs)
Age 37 years, 6 months 39 years, 11 months
Height 6 ft 6 in (198 cm) 6 ft 6 in (198 cm)
Weight 255.7 lb (116 kg) 271.6 lb (123 kg)
Style Orthodox Southpaw
Recognition WBO
Interim Heavyweight Champion
TBRB
No. 2 Ranked Heavyweight		 WBO
No. 13 Ranked Heavyweight
Result
Zhang defeated Joyce Via Round 6 TKO.

Joe Joyce vs. Zhilei Zhang was a professional boxing match contested on for the WBO interim heavyweight title.[1][2]

Background[edit]

Joe Joyce won the WBO Interim World Heavyweight title in a September 2022 bout against Joseph Parker.[1] Zhang's last bout before facing Joyce was in August 2022 when he suffered his first loss to Croatian Filip Hrgović, after a close-fought battle where he lost by unanimous decision in what was described as a "generous" decision by broadcaster Sky Sports after a "bizarre" performance by Hrgović.[3][4][1]

The bout was held at the Copper Box Arena in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park on 15 April 2023.[1][2][5]

The fight[edit]

Repeated heavy shots from Zhang caused swelling above Joyce's right eye causing the fight to be stopped following an inspection by ringside doctor after the 6th round,[6] giving Zhang a technical knockout victory.[7] [8]

Aftermath[edit]

Following Zhang's victory, reports stated that a bout between himself and Tyson Fury were being discussed.[9] On 29 June an immediate rematch was announced for 23 September at Wembley Arena in London, England for the same title.[10] Tyson Fury took to social media to offer Joyce sparring following the announcement.[11]

Fight card[edit]

Source:[12][13]

Weight Class vs. Method Round Time Notes
Heavyweight Zhilei Zhang def. Joe Joyce (c) TKO 6/12 1:23 Note 1
Lightweight Mikaela Mayer def. Lucy Wildheart UD 10 Note 2
Heavyweight Moses Itauma def. Kostiantyn Dovbyshchenko UD 6
Lightweight Sam Noakes (c) def. Karthik Sathish TKO 2/12 1:17 Note 3
Middleweight Denzel Bentley def. Kieran Smith KO 1/12 0:45 Note 4
Welterweight Eithan James def. Georgi Velichkov PTS 6
Super-lightweight Sonny Ali def. Richard Helm PTS 6
Light-heavyweight Seth Gyimah def. Darryl Sharp PTS 4
Middleweight Joel Kodua def. Dale Arrowsmith PTS 4

^Note 1 For WBO interim heavyweight title
^Note 2 For vacant WBC interim lightweight title
^Note 3 For Commonwealth Boxing Council and WBC International Silver lightweight titles
^Note 4 For British middleweight title

Broadcasting[edit]

Country Broadcaster
 United Kingdom BT Sport
 United States ESPN+

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d "The Juggernaut returns: WBO interim champ Joyce faces Zhang on April 15". BT.com.
  2. ^ a b "'I heat up my opponents...' - Joe Joyce engages in hilariously awkward trash-talk". 3 February 2023.
  3. ^ "Filip Hrgovic gets peculiar win and earns shot at Oleksandr Usyk vs Anthony Joshua winner". talkSPORT. 20 August 2022. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
  4. ^ "Usyk vs AJ 2: Filip Hrgovic claims unanimous decision win over Zhilei Zhang in thrilling IBF heavyweight eliminator". Sky Sports. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
  5. ^ "Joe Joyce to fight Zhilei Zhang as Briton takes next step towards world title". The Independent. 2 February 2023. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
  6. ^ Mantej Mann (15 April 2023). "'I apologise to my fans' - Relive Joyce's first loss". bbc.co.uk. BBC. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
  7. ^ Sajad, Kal (15 April 2023). "Joe Joyce v Zhilei Zhang: British heavyweight suffers first career loss in shock defeat". BBC.
  8. ^ Cameron Hogwood (16 April 2023). "Joe Joyce suffers stunning defeat to Zhilei Zhang in huge blow to world title hopes". skysports.com. Copper Box Arena, London: Sky Sports. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
  9. ^ "Tyson Fury could be offered lucrative fight against Zhilei Zhang who is now 'a superstar in China'". Sky Sports. 22 April 2023.
  10. ^ "Joe Joyce to rematch Zhilei Zhang on September 23 following first professional defeat". Sky Sports. 29 June 2023.
  11. ^ Ferguson, Kerr (30 June 2023). "Tyson Fury Offers Joe Joyce The 'Secret' To Beat Zhang For A Hefty Price". Boxing Social.
  12. ^ "Joe Joyce vs Zhilei Zhang: Date, venue, titles, tickets and pro records for boxing showdown". www.sportingnews.com. Retrieved 26 February 2023.
  13. ^ "BoxRec - event".
Preceded by Joe Joyce' bouts
15 April 2023 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Zhilei Zhang's bouts
15 April 2023
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