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Who is this monster tearing through the European ranks with finishes coming early and violently? The Olympic Silver medalist lost only to Usyk in his cruiserweight tenure, and Usyk is considered the unofficial greatest crusierweight of the modern era.. at least until Gassiev can prove otherwise.
Regardless, Joyce's move up to the heavyweight division has only been getting better and better for him. With a 100% finish rate, and most of those finishes coming before the close of the 5th round, many fighters of the old guard and new just want to avoid this monster, and claim their title shot another.
Hardened veteran Derek Chisora even chose to avoid Joyce as there was too much risk and not enough reward on his end.. even though it would be one of the bigger paydays he's received on this end of the decade. Joyce is not to be tampered with, and people are realizing this more and more.
With the experience he is able to accrue, and the natural skill set that led him to and past the Olympics, Joyce will be an absolute threat to every belt in the division within the next year or two. The likes of Joshua and Wilder should be looking out for this man, he has the power and ability to dispatch any man on the planet.
Many doubted Joyce from his debut on because of his somewhat staggered cruiserweight run, but at heavyweight he truly is a completely different animal. Some men fight better at a more natural weight without needing to cut anything, and being able to rehydrate fully.
I look very forward to the continuing run of the monster in Joyce, he truly takes no mercy in the ring and unleashes hell with each blow. He is fleet footed for his size, and we can see the energy he deliver when guys taste his leather for the first time... keep an eye out for this man, he is the real deal!
This first duel Joyce defended his Commonwealth heavyweight title after he won a 2nd round TKO over Lenny Thomas in May 2018 in a title race duel.
Yes he did. :)