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Joe Joyce breaks silence on retirement question after 10-round defeat by Filip Hrgovic - with Brit, 39, suffering fourth loss in five bouts

06/04/25 11:03
The Juggernaut suffered another loss on Saturday night as Filip Hrgovic scored a unanimous points victory to lift the vacant WBO International heavyweight title after 10 enthralling rounds in Manchester. It means that Joyce, who turns 40 in September, has lost four of his last five bouts....read

Joe Joyce 'to fight fellow Olympic medallist' after Dillian Whyte pulled out of their all-British clash with a gruesome finger injury
05/03/25 10:49Whyte pulled out of their April 5 bout on Tuesday after crushing his finger between weights, with Mail Sport exclusively revealing how he suffered a cut down to the bone that also caused nerve damage.
Dillian Whyte's reveals the extent of his injury, claiming he can't feel his finger after crushing it between weights, cutting it down to the bone and damaging the nerve as Joe Joyce fight is called off
04/03/25 14:01Whyte has been forced to pull out of his fight with Joyce after suffering a finger injury. While reports suggested Whyte had withdrawn due to inflammation, he has revealed the real damage.
Derek Chisora's next opponent is revealed as boxer only beaten by Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua - as 40-year-old's 49th career fight is confirmed for February 2025
27/11/24 19:23Derek Chisora will face Otto Wallin at the Co-op Live in Manchester on February 8 as he closes in on his target of reaching 50 fights before retiring.
JEFF POWELL: Derek Chisora and Joe Joyce put on a show that deserves to be mentioned in the same breath as the Thrilla in Manila
28/07/24 23:43JEFF POWELL: The deliverance of a prize-ring epic does not depend solely on the coming together of two of the best boxers on the planet.
Derek Chisora's thrilling victory over Joe Joyce cemented his legacy as a true man of War... the heavyweight's triumph at the O2 was a farewell performance for the ages, writes JEFF POWELL
27/07/24 23:13JEFF POWELL: Derek Chisora cemented his legend as a true man of War to the rapturous delight of his followers in his beloved O2 Arena.
Derek Chisora and Joe Joyce will put on a rip-roaring spectacle in a demolition derby that will see one or both warriors bow out with a bang, writes JEFF POWELL
26/07/24 17:10JEFF POWELL: Two Big Ol' Boys will knock the living daylights out of each other this Saturday night in what will be the last fight for at least one of them.
Derek Chisora reveals he will RETIRE after Saturday's O2 clash with Joe Joyce and insists he will bow out with 'a 5th round KO victory' rather than a defeat
25/07/24 15:16Derek Chisora has announced that this Saturday's heavyweight collision with Joe Joyce at their local London O2 will be his last fight.
Frank Warren leaps to the defence of Derek Chisora after the heavyweight headbutted a Deliveroo rider - as the promoter insists the boxing star was 'defending himself'
17/07/24 08:49Chisora (left), 40, had been having a meal with his two daughters on a street in Hampstead when the incident occurred. Mail Sport understands Chisora asked the rider to dismount.
Daniel Dubois insists he will beat Anthony Joshua and achieve 'full redemption' in becoming the face of British boxing as heavyweight title bout is confirmed
26/06/24 20:05JEFF POWELL: Dynamite Daniel has rebounded from losses to Joe Joyce and Oleksandr Usyk with a hat trick of stoppage wins climaxed by the stunning KO of Filip Hrgovic earlier this month.
Joe Joyce WILL fight Derek Chisora in July in a battle of Britain showdown as Frank Warren claims 'war is coming'... with the Juggernaut out to rebuild his career after defeats by Zhilei Zhang
22/05/24 23:58Joe Joyce (left) will take on Derek Chisora in a huge battle of Britain showdown after Frank Warren confirmed the heavyweight duo will meet at the O2 Arena in London on July 27.
Zhilei Zhang reveals he still wants to face Tyson Fury or Oleksandr Usyk... and admits he underestimated Joseph Parker and will learn his lesson ahead of Deontay Wilder bout
17/05/24 18:01EXCLUSVIE INTERVIEW BY LEWIS BROWNING: Zhang swelled Joe Joyce's face, backed it up by knocking him clean out, and showed what he was truly capable of before losing to Joseph Parker.
Joe Joyce gives his verdict on Tyson Fury's mammoth clash with Oleksandr Usyk and picks his winner... as the Juggernaut reveals when he plans to get back in the ring after Kash Ali win
16/05/24 10:57EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY LEWIS BROWNING: A potential three-way rivalry was put on ice and will be taken off this Saturday. This time, though, it will involve two men rather than three.
Joe Joyce secures knockout victory in final seconds of his bout against Kash Ali... in unconvincing return to action after back-to-back defeats by Zhilei Zhang last year
17/03/24 11:04The 38-year-old, who lost his unbeaten record in back-to-back losses to Zhilei Zhang last year, was expected to make light work of his opponent last night.
Joe Joyce admits taking on Zhilei Zhang was a 'risk too far' as he opens up on 'heartbreaking' back-to-back losses to the Chinese star... but insists he has NO plans to retire as he looks to bounce back against Kash Ali
15/03/24 22:14'The Juggernaut' is looking to bounce back against Kash Ali in Birmingham on Saturday night - desperate to rediscover his form after conceding he is still haunted by his losses.
Joseph Parker defeats Zhilei Zhang via majority decision and WINS the WBO interim heavyweight title - despite being knocked down twice in 'Knockout Chaos' co-main event
08/03/24 23:59CHARLOTTE DALY IN RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has become somewhat of a fortress for Joseph Parker, who defeated Zhilei Zhang on Friday night to extended his unbeaten streak in Riyadh to three.
Meet 'the new AJ': Moses Itauma threw up after boxing for the first time but he could 'f*** around' in the gym... now he's aiming to break Mike Tyson's record of being the youngest world champion
09/01/24 17:00It comes as no surprise that Moses Itauma has been tipped to succeed AJ as the golden boy of British boxing. But, who is the youngster poised to carry the torch for the next generation of talent?
David Haye raves about Daniel Dubois' 'world class' display to stop Jarrell Miller and hails his 'PERFECT conditioning'... while 'Big Baby' admits the British fighter 'has my motherf***ing respect' after his defeat
23/12/23 21:29'Dynamite' sent a statement to his rivals in the heavyweight division with a confident and precise display to stop the American in the tenth and final round to hand Miller his first career loss.
Daniel Dubois STOPS Jarrell Miller with just 10 seconds to go in the final round of Day of Reckoning slug-fest... with the brash American attempting to showboat before the ref intervened!
23/12/23 20:03JEF POWELL: Dubois was set the most fearsome examination of his heart, desire, will and courage in Riyadh and answered all those nagging questions by stopping man mountain Jarrell Miller.
JEFF POWELL: 'Dynamite' Daniel Dubois needs an explosive win against Jarrell Miller to get back on track, as he seeks redemption after taking a knee in world title loss to Oleksandr Usyk
22/12/23 22:30JEFF POWELL: At only 26, Dubois is at the opposite end of his career from AJ but he has to beat Miller in style to regain his standing among the world heavyweight title contenders.
Zhilei Zhang claims he WAS in negotiations to fight Francis Ngannou on December 23rd card - but insists the MMA fighter-turned-boxer 'didn't want to do it'
01/12/23 10:48EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY OLI GAMP: Zhilei Zhang has revealed that he was in talks to fight Francis Ngannou in December - before the Cameroonian pulled out of negotiations.
Zhilei Zhang reveals he held talks to fight Anthony Joshua after his bout with Filip Hrgović last year... as he claims Eddie Hearn 'liked the idea' of the heavyweight match-up
01/12/23 09:55EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY OLI GAMP: Boxing star Zhilei Zhang has revealed that he was in talks to fight Anthony Joshua before negotiations eventually broke down.
Francis Ngannou is given a top TEN heavyweight ranking by the WBC after his first pro boxing fight following impressive performance against Tyson Fury... despite split decision loss
15/11/23 09:04The Cameroonian put in an incredible performance against Tyson Fury in their 'Battle of the Baddest' clash in Saudi Arabia last month - knocking the WBC champion to the canvas in the third round.
EXCLUSIVE: Mike Tyson opens up on Tyson Fury, why pressure is a 'privilege'... and his worst hangover
07/10/23 07:18EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Tyson, 57, is speaking to Mail Sport at a boxing gym close to the Las Vegas strip where he is helping train the Cameroonian-French heavyweight Francis Ngannou.
Ebanie Bridges tells Anthony Joshua to AVOID Zhilei Zhang and claims Briton is not 'tough' enough to beat Chinese heavyweight... before weighing in on Conor Benn's controversial return
28/09/23 11:31Eddie Hearn set tongues wagging this week when he refused to rule out a bout against Chinese veteran Zhilei Zhang, who secured an emphatic win over Joe Joyce last weekend.
Dereck Chisora blasts 'poor and c**p' Joe Joyce after his brutal KO defeat by Zhilei Zhang and claims 'the only difference was he put on weight' in the rematch... as he calls out the Chinese southpaw
27/09/23 08:23Joyce was stopped in the third round at Wembley Arena by the Chinese fighter after being hit clean with a powerful right hook, leaving question marks over his career having looked well off the pace.
Joe Joyce 'shouldn't be boxing' because he 'can't walk through punches anymore', claims Eddie Hearn after brutal loss to Zhilei Zhang, and says it would be a 'CAR CRASH' if he fought Anthony Joshua
25/09/23 08:04Eddie Hearn believes it is time for Joe Joyce to hang the gloves up after his devastating knockout at the hands of Zhilei Zhang in Saturday's heavyweight contest in London.
It's time for Joe Joyce to call it quits after second successive knock out by Zhilei Zhang... as the 38-year-old cannot afford to keep taking sledgehammer punches
24/09/23 21:31JEFF POWELL: Joe Joyce insisted 'that's not it for me and I'll be back' after he reassembled brains scrambled by his fiendish Chinese conqueror. So somebody has to spell it out for him.
Joe Joyce knocks back retirement suggestions as the 38-year-old heavyweight insists he will 'rebuild and come back' after his crushing knockout defeat against China's Zhilei Zhang
24/09/23 12:14Joe Joyce has vowed to return again after losing his second consecutive fight in a knockout defeat against Chinese heavyweight Zhilei Zhang at Wembley on Saturday evening.
Carl Froch claims it 'might be the last we see' of Joe Joyce following devastating knockout in rematch with Zhilei Zhang... With British heavyweight a 'sitting duck' in defeat at Wembley Arena
24/09/23 08:26The British heavyweight was stopped in the third round by Zhang after being caught by a devastating right hand in their rematch.
Zhilei Zhang and Joe Joyce share a laugh backstage after the Chinese heavyweight's BRUTAL knockout win in just round three of their rematch
24/09/23 07:57Despite talking through a translator, Zhang and Joyce appeared to be on good terms after the fight as they shared a laugh and hugged backstage.
Zhilei Zhang delivers a brutal knockout on Joe Joyce AGAIN with a huge shot in round three of their rematch... before the Chinese vows to 'shut up' Tyson Fury and send Anthony Joshua 'to sleep'
23/09/23 22:12JEFF POWELL AT WEMBLEY ARENA: The short journey from Putney to Wembley ended with Joe Joyce a heap on the floor. Down in less than three rounds and out of the big-time reckoning.
Zhilei Zhang vs Joe Joyce 2 RECAP: Zhang lands a devastating blow to Joyce's career as the Chinese heavyweight lands a huge shot to KO his British rival AGAIN and claim a commanding win in London
23/09/23 20:01Follow Mail Sport's live blog for the latest updates and news as Joe Joyce takes on Zhilei Zhang for the second time with the WBO interim World Heavyweight title on the line.
Joe Joyce didn't turn professional until 32 after controversially being denied an Olympic gold medal, but has bludgeoned his way through the heavyweight rankings... now he MUST win his rematch with Zhilei Zhang to get back in the title mix
23/09/23 11:32By not turning professional until the age of 32, Joyce was always going to be up against it to reach the top. But that hasn't stopped him continually testing himself as he looks to make up for lost time.
JEFF POWELL: Joe Joyce and Conor Benn lead a stellar night of British boxing but their fights couldn't be further apart... one wants a heavyweight title shot whilst the other is trying to get his career back on track in an Orlando suburb
22/09/23 22:47JEFF POWELL: Benn ee the dawn on Sunday wishing he had been involved in the kind of fight earlier in the evening from which the winner of Joe Joyce and Zhilei Zhang at Wembley Arena.
Joe Joyce weighs in 25lbs HEAVIER for his rematch with Zhilei Zhang - 10lbs more than his career-high - while his Chinese rival also puts on the pounds for their London clash
22/09/23 16:39Brit Joyce is looking for revenge against Zhang after he was defeated by his opponent when he was dealt a heavily swollen eye, with the referee stopping the bout in the sixth round in London.
EXCLUSIVE: Joe Joyce reveals he turned down 'overpriced' sparring session with Tyson Fury because the Gypsy King demanded £10k-A-ROUND... before branding the Brit 'strange' for walking away from an undisputed clash with Oleksandr Usyk
22/09/23 11:58EXCLUSIVE: Joe Joyce turned down a sparring sessions with Tyson Fury as the Gypsy King was demanding £10,000-a-round ahead of his rematch with Zhilei Zhang this weekend.
When is Zhilei Zhang vs Joe Joyce and how to watch as the 'Juggernaut' looks to put himself back in contention for a crack at Oleksandr Usyk
22/09/23 10:20The 'Juggernaut' suffered a shock sixth-round TKO defeat to Zhang when the pair first went head-to-head back in April.
EXCLUSIVE: Joe Joyce opens up on his drastic weight-loss for his first fight with Zhilei Zhang, how his defeat will actually OPEN the door to other top heavyweights and the tactical changes he's made ahead of his rematch this weekend
22/09/23 07:41Joe Joyce reveals why he weighed in at a career lightest for his first fight with Zhilei Zhang and opened up on the tactical changes he will be making for their rematch the weekend.
Daniel in the lion's den: Dubois has it all to do if he is to spring the ring upset of the decade as he prepares to take on Oleksandr Usyk
25/08/23 19:00JEFF POWELL IN WROCLAW: Dynamite Daniel - a justifiable nickname for a fighter with serious punching power - appears relaxed before his date with destiny.
Oleksandr Usyk admits he took it EASY on Derek Chisora to get his heavyweight title shot at Anthony Joshua before beating him twice, as he prepares to face another another Brit Daniel Dubois this weekend
23/08/23 08:51In just his second outing as a heavyweight, having already become the undisputed world cruiserweight champion, Usyk prevailed in the stern test.
'His power is disgraceful!': Francis Ngannou's spar with Joe Joyce was 'high level' and proved that the ex-UFC star 'can box' ahead of crossover bout with Tyson Fury
12/07/23 12:46It was confirmed on Tuesday that Ngannou and Tyson Fury - who made his name in boxing ring and not the octagon - will share the stage in 2023.
Frank Warren argues with Andy Townsend over Tyson Fury's fight with MMA star Francis Ngannou... as the promoter insists it's not a 'MICKEY MOUSE' bout and hits back at suggestions boxing is 'in the gutter'
11/07/23 22:27Fury, one of boxing's two reigning world heavyweight champions, has been on the hunt for a new opponent since his lopsided win over Derek Chisora back in December.
EXCLUSIVE: Joe Joyce vows to 'rip back' the WBO interim title from 'tricky b*****d' Zhilei Zhang at Wembley Arena on September 23 and opens up on 'ongoing' mental recovery from devastating loss
29/06/23 17:52EXCLUSIVE: The fight was waved off in the sixth round after Joyce's right eye was swollen shut by a series of well-placed left straights from the Chinese puncher.
Frank Warren hatches DREAM two-fight heavyweight plan including Daniel Dubois vs Tyson Fury and Joe Joyce rematch
29/06/23 12:47Dubois faces Oleksandr Usyk on August 26 in a WBA mandatory bout over in Wroclaw, Poland while Joyce rematches Zhang Zhilei on September 23 at the OVO Wembley Arena, London.
Joe Joyce will rematch Zhilei Zhang on September 23 at Wembley Arena, with veteran putting his career on the line in bid to mix it as challenger to boxing's big four again
29/06/23 11:49JEFF POWELL: Joe Joyce, who took a risk fighting Zhilei Zhang in April and lost, takes a bigger gamble in this rematch. Lose again and its lights out at 38.
Carl Froch warns Tyson Fury that ring rust will lead to a '12-round disaster' against Oleksandr Usyk with the Brit still without a fight since December
29/06/23 07:46Fury has been out of action since his trilogy bout with Derek Chisora in December and 'The Cobra' has warned him that ring rust could lead to a '12 round disaster' against the Ukrainian.
Tyson Fury touches down at Margaret Court Arena as heavyweight king rubs shoulders with UFC champion Israel Adesanya and AFL stars ahead of Joseph Parker fight
24/05/23 10:38Tyson Fury was spotted ringside ahead of Joseph Parker's fight against Faiga 'Django' Opelu in Melbourne on Wednesday night.
Bob Arum expects Tyson Fury to wait to take on Oleksandr Usyk in a lucrative showdown in Saudi Arabia at the end of the year, snubbing a fight with Zhilei Zhang in the process
18/05/23 06:16Joyce has since activated his rematch clause - which could delay proceedings - although he may be offered compensation to allow Fury-Zhang to take place.
Joe Joyce scuppers Tyson Fury's plans for WBC heavyweight title fight with Zhilei Zhang by activating his rematch clause to face the Chinese star again after suffering sixth round TKO last month
09/05/23 14:24Heavyweight contender Joe Joyce has ruined Tyson Fury's plans for fighting Zhilei Zhang by activating his rematch clause to face to Chinese giant for a second time.
Tyson Fury and Dillian Whyte are still searching for opponents, Anthony Joshua has lost his spark and now Joe Joyce has been beaten... after a disappointing start to 2023, what's next for Britain's once-glittering heavyweights?
23/04/23 19:27Wind the clock back two years and Britain's heavyweight division was booming. Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury held all four world titles between them and Joe Joyce was developing quickly.
'Anthony Joshua would ping him absolutely everywhere': Eddie Hearn insists Joe Joyce is NOT at the level of elite heavyweights and says he would understand if he 'RETIRES' from boxing after brutal loss to Zhilei Zhang
18/04/23 14:57Eddie Hearn believes Joe Joyce does not belong with the elite level of heavyweights, including Anthony Joshua, following his brutal defeat to Zhilei Zhang at the weekend.
JEFF POWELL: Joe Joyce fails eye test in bruising defeat to Zhilei Zhang, with the 'Big Bang from Hunan' continuing to climb while stopping the Olympic silver medallist at the Copper Box
16/04/23 21:30JEFF POWELL: The world heavyweight championship picture, already cloudy as M&S lemonade, grew clear as the mud in the eye of one of the few contenders to that boxing kingdom.
Joe Joyce did NOT suffer any facial fractures during his defeat to Zhilei Zhang... despite the WBO interim clash being waved off after the Juggernaut's right eye was completely swollen shut
16/04/23 13:38Joyce t suffered his first career loss as a professional on Saturday with the fight being stopped in the sixth after the ringside doctor had stepped in to monitor to swelling of his right eye.
'What the f*** was he watching!?': Boxing fans are left stunned after one judge had Joe Joyce WINNING against Zhilei Zhang before he was stopped by the Chinese heavyweight... branding the scorecard 'SCANDALOUS'
16/04/23 10:46Joyce entered Saturday night's bout as the clear favourite and was looking to set up a world title fight against either Tyson Fury or Oleksandr Usyk later this year.
'Disappointed' Joe Joyce apologises to his fans after losing his WBO interim heavyweight title to Zhilei Zhang but insists 'the journey's not over', despite losing his unbeaten record in a major setback
15/04/23 23:32There had been talk of 'the Juggernaut' fighting Oleksandr Usyk or Tyson Fury for the world heavyweight title next, but after losing his title and unbeaten record such a bout seems unlikely.
Joe Joyce is shocked by China's Zhilei Zhang and loses his WBO interim heavyweight title as the referee ends their brutal fight in the sixth round after the Brit suffered a devastating eye injury
15/04/23 22:10JEFF POWELL AT THE COPPER BOX ARENA: It was blood-lusting to watch but even more damaging to Joyce's chances of mixing it with Tyson Fury or Oleksandr Usyk before his 37 years age him.
Joe Joyce looks to move one step closer to a world title shot as he takes on Zhilei Zhang - with the WBO interim heavyweight title at stake -at the Copper Box Arena TONIGHT: Everything to know ahead of the fight
15/04/23 07:44The 37-year-old, who defends his WBO interim title, came in over a stone lighter than in his 2022 victory over Joseph Parker as he took to the scales on Friday afternoon in what was a clear sign of intent.
'Expect a SLUG-FEST': Joe Joyce insists there will be 'fireworks' when he faces China's Zhilei Zhang - with a win set to propel either fighter into the world heavyweight title picture
14/04/23 20:00JEFF POWELL: Two Big Old Boys - as Joyce self-deprecatingly describes himself and Zhang - will do their best to make entry into the closed shop of world heavyweight champions.
Slimline Joe Joyce comes in over a STONE lighter for Saturday's clash against Zhilei Zhang as 'The Juggernaut' looks to move one step closer to a world title shot
14/04/23 13:46Joyce, a 2016 Olympic silver medalist, weighed in at 256lbs for his heavyweight clash with the Chinese southpaw, while Zhang tipped the scales at 278lbs for the bout.
'He's ripe for the picking': Joe Joyce claims he's OVERTAKEN Anthony Joshua after watching the Brit's comeback win over Jermaine Franklin - and insists he would KNOCK OUT the two-time world champion
07/04/23 08:45Joe Joyce claims that he has now overtaken Anthony Joshua in the heavyweight division, insisting that the two-time world champion has 'gone backwards' in his career and is avoiding a fight
Joe Joyce taunts Anthony Joshua as he shares Instagram story suggesting the former world heavyweight champion 'wouldn't hear the final bell' against him... with 'The Juggernaut' a possible opponent for an all-British showdown
02/04/23 15:17Joe Joyce believes that Anthony Joshua 'wouldn't hear the final bell' if the heavyweight duo went toe-to-toe in the ring. Joyce is hoping to land a big-money all-British fight against Joshua.
Daniel Dubois rumours, getting floored by David Price, controversy with Joe Joyce... and THAT early battle against Tyson Fury! The most famous Anthony Joshua sparring stories as Brit prepares for make-or-break showdown with Jermaine Franklin
31/03/23 18:00Given most fighters and trainers insist on sessions remaining confidential, with filming mostly forbidden inside the four walls of the gym, sparring stories often circulate as the stuff of legend.
EXCLUSIVE: Joe Joyce says he is 'ready to step in' and face Tyson Fury after his undisputed showdown with Oleksandr Usyk fell apart... and claims an all-British scrap with the Gypsy King would be 'very easy' to make
25/03/23 10:00EXCLUSIVE: Joyce, the WBO interim fighter who has racked up some impressive recent wins - including a KO of Fury's pal Joseph Parker - has been pining for a title shot for some time.
With Fury vs Usyk OFF, what happens next at heavyweight? The Gypsy King will likely target an all-British scrap with Joe Joyce, while Daniel Dubois is set for a shot at the unified champion... but where do Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder fit in?
23/03/23 22:00At long last the coast finally appeared clear for boxing to crown its first undisputed heavyweight king in over two decades. Nothing could get in its way... could it?
JEFF POWELL: Boxing has moved further away than ever from crowning its first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis... the millions on offer have made things difficult, but fights to excite the fans can still be made
23/03/23 16:50JEFF POWELL: The permutations are endless after the agonising cancellation of the fight the world was waiting to see and was so close to happening... Fury vs Usyk on April 29.
Joe Joyce's next opponent is CONFIRMED with the Brit set to take on Chinese giant Zhilei Zhang in April... as the 37-year-old aims to defend his WBO Interim World Heavyweight title for the first time
02/02/23 17:00Joyce was last in action when he beat Joseph Parker in thrilling fashion in September last year in Manchester with the 37-year-old now possessing a 15-0 (14 KOs) record.
Undefeated heavyweight contender Joe Joyce will 'defend his Interim belt against Chinese fighter Zhang Zhilei on April 15' as the Juggernaut keeps himself busy waiting for winner of Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk
21/01/23 11:24Undefeated heavyweight star Joe Joyce will reportedly fight Chinese title contender Zhang Zhilei in April. Joyce will defend his Interim Heavyweight title for the first time.
Joe Joyce claims Anthony Joshua 'changed' after devastating 2019 KO loss to Andy Ruiz... and that Dillian Whyte rematch will expose how AJ now prefers to fight on the 'back foot out of danger'
08/01/23 11:58Joyce pointed to the difference how Joshua approached his 2015 fight with perennial contender Dillian Whyte compared to his more recent performances inside the ring.
Joe Joyce admits he was 'triggered' by Anthony Joshua 'gloating' after his defeat against him in the amateurs as he vows to get revenge and urges his rival take a huge 'North vs South London' showdown next year
16/12/22 10:27Joyce is one of the most dangerous heavyweights in the division at present after going unbeaten in his career so far and securing some impressive wins - including a stoppage of Joseph Parker.
Tyson Fury's undisputed heavyweight title clash with Oleksandr Usyk is 'almost done', claims the Ukrainian's manager - with Saudi Arabia a potential venue for a mouth-watering fight that could happen as soon as FEBRUARY
08/12/22 14:44Usyk holds the WBA, WBO, IBF and The Ring magazine belts, while Fury, 34, has the WBC title - meaning the winner of a potential clash would become undisputed heavyweight world champ.
Anthony Joshua fits 'NOWHERE' in Tyson Fury's future plans, insists Frank Warren, who says the Gypsy King is pursuing 'bigger and better fights' - but claims he would pit him against Joe Joyce or Daniel Dubois
06/12/22 10:57Joshua hasn't fought since August, when he was beaten by Usyk for a second straight fight as he failed to win back his three world title belts - seeing a undisputed bout against Fury go up in smoke.
Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk are FINALLY set to fight with talks over a Saudi showdown underway... there are no TV issues to resolve, and no surprise arbitration cases to get in the way - but could the IBF be another unfortunate stumbling block?
05/12/22 22:00Fury beat Derek Chisora on Saturday to retain his WBC belt, with a fight against Usyk now seemingly on the cards. The only potential stumbling block now is the IBF belt.
JEFF POWELL: After the mismatch against Dereck Chisora, Tyson Fury revels in the chance to take on Oleksandr Usyk... as the Gypsy King claims he will 'splatter' the Ukrainian, before calling him a 'little sausage' in a bizarre post-fight rant
04/12/22 22:31JEFF POWELL AT THE TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR STADIUM: Fury's message to Usyk - as the Ukrainian climbed on to the ring apron to begin the propaganda for their fight - was more menacing.
'The highlight of the whole fight!': Boxing fans are sent into hysterics over Oleksandr Usyk's HILARIOUS reaction to Tyson Fury's post-match rant, with the Ukrainian even taking a phone call as the Gypsy King shouted in his face
04/12/22 06:47WBC world heavyweight champion Fury easily beat Derek Chisora in London before confronting Usyk, who is the WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO world heavyweight champion, and Joe Joyce, at ringside.
'It should have been him here tonight': Tyson Fury says Anthony Joshua let Derek Chisora 'take a hiding' and his next fight is against either Oleksandr Usyk or Joe Joyce with AJ out in the cold
04/12/22 00:19The Gypsy King dispatched of his opponent inside 10 rounds with a dominant display - one he said Joshua should have been facing instead of Chisora.
I'll box clever from now on! Big-hitting Manu Tuilagi draws inspiration from heavyweight star Joseph Parker - who insists boxing is similar to rugby - as England prepare to kick-start autumn test series against Argentina
05/11/22 22:30EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY NIK SIMON: The last time Manu Tuilagi found himself in an international dressing room was for Joseph Parker's heavyweight title fight in Manchester.
Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk and Joe Joyce's return: Frank Warren has planned out his 2023 heavyweight world title fights with the Gypsy King set for THREE fights by next summer but NONE of them are against Anthony Joshua
29/10/22 14:34Boxing promoter Frank Warren's ideal schedule would see the return of Joe Joyce as well as the highly-anticipated Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk bout.
Deontay Wilder is back in town! The Bronze Bomber is eyeing up mega-fights against Joshua, Usyk and a FOURTH showdown against Fury... but who could he actually take on next after destroying Robert Helenius?
17/10/22 15:26The Bronze Bomber knocked Helenius out cold with a single right hand to provide a frightening reminder of his sickening power over the weekend in New York.
Anthony Joshua told he can have 'great fights' with heavyweights Joe Joyce or Daniel Dubois, by promoter Frank Warren - as British star is warned he MUST be the 'mandatory' challenger if he wants to face Tyson Fury
13/10/22 14:57Joshua had seemed set to face Tyson Fury before negotiations fell through between the two parties. And now he's been told that he must make himself the 'mandatory' challenger to face the Gypsy King.
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They'll look to terrify Forest on Saturday
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Aaron Ramsey 'terminates contract in Mexico' after making just SIX appearances in three months - ending nightmare spell after his dog went missing
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Russell Martin escapes Rangers nightmare with model girlfriend Lucy Pinder as couple enjoy stress-free getaway in Naples
Miserable spell at Ibrox
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Haaland leaves Manchester locals stunned as City star goes undercover on a late night shopping spree dressed as the JOKER
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Fulham star issues plea for supporters to buy tickets less than 24 hours before Premier League game - as fans hit out at 'stupid' and 'absurd' prices
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Man United's Senne Lammens responds to Peter Schmeichel's jibe the club had bought the WRONG goalkeeper - and reveals why he is 'happy to be seen as boring'
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Steven Gerrard plays the doting grandad after telling Rangers 'the timing isn't right' for return to football - with his family still based in Bahrain
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Premier League footballer retires aged 26 to take up surprise new career just weeks after helping Tottenham win the Europa League
Made bold decision
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Celebrity bodybuilder, 31, dies from a stroke after losing his beloved pet cat: Heartbroken mother reveals fitness influencer suffered 'emotional distress'
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Maro Itoje shares pride in cousin Andre Harriman-Annous after he made his Arsenal debut in Carabao Cup win over Brighton
Surprise connection
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Jude Bellingham stars alongside Dua Lipa's fiance Callum Turner in new Louis Vuitton collection inspired by Pharrell Williams
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Didn't get the memo, Rasmus? Napoli stars and WAGs hit the town for Halloween party - but Scott McTominay isn't convinced by former Man United star Hojlund's costume!
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Jamie Redknapp hits out at Arne Slot's 'BIG mistake' following Liverpool's crushing defeat by Crystal Palace as boss bemoans lack of depth
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Roy Keane's rarely-seen lookalike son Aidan marries partner as legendary Man United hardman celebrates 'beautiful day'
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EXCLUSIVERhodri Giggs to marry again 14 years after Man United love rat brother Ryan had an affair with his ex-wife
Pair have been dating for more than a year
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Bernie Ecclestone cashes in on £17m, 190ft superyacht and puts another up for sale, as 95-year-old F1 billionaire 'clears out his life'
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Cristiano Ronaldo goes viral after supremely-confident free-kick pep talk fails miserably as star's Al-Nassr are knocked out of the King's Cup
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Lucas Paqueta posts cryptic update on social media amid reports he wants to QUIT West Ham in January
Hammers star was linked with an exit in the summer
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World Cup 'set for major VAR change' after crunch meeting with football chiefs - while officials 'consider imposing time limit for taking long throws'
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Did Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo learn their dance routine from Ruben Amorim? Fans claim Man United boss is behind iconic celebration
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Lamine Yamal sets sights on buying Gerard Pique and Shakira's stunning former £12m mansion - and why its value has dropped by almost a quarter
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Dani Alves reveals surprising career change - seven months after former Barcelona star's conviction for rape was overturned on appeal
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Taylor Fritz reveals what he'll never do for girlfriend Morgan Riddle on social media... as tennis' most glamorous couple pose for GQ shoot
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Tom Aspinall reveals aftermath of gruesome eye injury suffered at UFC 321 as he fires brutal dig at Cyril Gane
Aspinall retained his UFC heavyweight title
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Former Chelsea hero's son earns first call up for England Under-15s amid successful stint in Blues' academy - despite his dad winning 113 caps for Brazil
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Wolves goalkeeper gets out of his car to argue with fans of Premier League's bottom team - and tells them: 'I don't speak to my wife because we lose'
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Jude Bellingham at risk of a BAN after repeating x-rated gesture that earned him suspended sentence while playing for England
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Indian cricket star is hospitalised after suffering freak 'life threatening' injury while fielding as Australia claim ODI series victory
Had been taking a catch
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'I could have f***ing killed him!': Shocking moment Liam Lawson avoids RUNNING OVER a marshal who ran across the track DURING his lap at Mexican GP
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Motorcycle star suffered MULTIPLE cardiac arrests after horror crash with a rival: Racer's father reveals terrifying details as he rushes to his bedside
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Ed Sheeran parties in New York as pop star watches chaotic El Clasico with Barcelona legend after sponsoring LaLiga giants
Barca beat Real
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Boxing fans call the sport 'CORRUPT' over Fabio Wardley's ref stoppage win over Joseph Parker - as scorecards emerge to add to the controversy
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Wolves manager Vitor Pereira has to be dragged away from spat with his OWN FANS after they chanted 'you're getting sacked in the morning'
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Jamie Vardy gets new life in Italy up and running with his first goal - and says it's going 'great' after Rebekah and the kids moved over
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Aspinall is poked in the EYES and rushed to hospital as Brit retains UFC heavyweight belt after world-title fight with Gane is declared a no-contest
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Stuart Pearce seen for first time since tragic death of his 21-year-old son Harley - as former England star returns to work in the Premier League
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Tale of two refs! Liverpool second half at Brentford is delayed as injured Simon Hooper has to be REPLACED
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Kevin De Bruyne looks close to TEARS as he pulls his hamstring immediately after scoring a penalty for Napoli against Inter Milan
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Gary Neville inducted into Premier League Hall of Fame - as former defender joins eight other Man United legends
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Sheffield Wednesday fans flock back to Hillsborough for first match since entering administration... as scoreboard operator pokes fun at hated owner Dejphon Chansiri
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Sir Alex Ferguson's son, Darren, is sacked by Peterborough with club BOTTOM of League One
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Inside Erling Haaland's incredible six-bed Cheshire mansion he shares with girlfriend Isabel Johansen
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Gary Neville aims ANOTHER swipe at Evangelos Marinakis over Nottingham Forest's 'classless' sacking of Ange Postecgolou
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Are Conor McGregor and Dee Devlin FINALLY married? UFC star spotted wearing 'wedding ring' and claims he has been on a 'spiritual journey'
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Glamorous sports host suffers embarrassing wardrobe malfunction live on TV
Scott, 44, was on duty for CBS Sports' coverage of the Champions League
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Meet the Haalands! Premier League superstar Erling and girlfriend Isabel lift the lid on their relationship - and how she fancied his friend first!
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Man United flop left with blood pouring down his head after suffering gruesome Champions League injury - as Chelsea fans brand him a 's**t Andy Carroll'
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Man City fan and 'devoted dad' dies after travelling to Benidorm to watch them in Champions League
Club put out a heartfelt statement
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Women's tennis in 'manliness' row: World's No 1 and 2 come under fire from rival for their 'high testosterone' - before Aryna Sabalenka appears to fire back

