With the heavyweight division in disrepute, Zhilei Zhang and Joe Joyce are prepared to give the world an absolute barnburner, and we’re giving you all the details on how to watch the action.
In the lead-up to his bout with the Chinese powerhouse, Joyce had established a reputation as the hardest man in the division. With a relentless engine, potent punching power and an almost indestructible chin, it seemed there wasn’t a man on the planet capable of overcoming ‘The Juggernaut’ — Until Zhang came along and tore up the script.
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In a remarkable upset, ‘Big Bang’ outclassed and overpowered his rival, landing a series of terrifying southpaw lefts, en route to securing an impressive sixth-round stoppage.
And experts like 2x world champion, Paulie Malignaggi, think that the murderous puncher has the capability of upsetting the applecart once more.
Speaking to Casino Alpha, he said: “I think Zhang wins again. Psychologically, Zhang, having knocked out Joyce and then Joyce choosing to go right back to a rematch instead of taking an in-between fight, is significant. When you’ve been knocked out so dominantly, I think an in-between fight is more smart. I don’t know if he can make all the adjustments, physically and psychologically, all in one camp. So I think that those two things will factor in Zhang winning.”
However, having just weighed in at a career heaviest, the Brit is convinced he can bounce back with a vengeance, giving this contest the makings of a fight for the ages. And these are all the details on how you can tune in to what looks set to be a cracking night of action.
How to watch Zhilei Zhang vs Joe Joyce 2
The contest, which has generated huge interest, will take place in front of a huge crowd at Wembley Arena in London. But those who can’t make it down can catch all the action live and exclusively on TNT Sports.
Zhilei Zhang vs Joe Joyce 2: UK start time
With the event taking place in England, boxing enthusiasts can tune into the bout at a reasonable hour.
An undercard featuring the likes of Anthony Yarde and Zach Parker will commence at 6 PM, before the headline fighters make their ring walks at 11:30.
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