Joe Joyce, the former Olympic silver medalist, has shared his thoughts on the upcoming IBF title fight between Daniel Dubois and Joseph Parker. Joyce's unique perspective comes from his experience of having fought and beaten both men in the ring.
Joyce turned pro after winning silver at the 2016 Rio Olympics. He quickly made a name for himself, winning his first 11 fights and steadily climbing the heavyweight ranks.
In November 2020, Joyce faced Daniel Dubois in a highly anticipated clash. Joyce imposed himself early, landing heavy jabs on Dubois' eye. The fight ended when Dubois took a knee in the 10th round and was counted out. Dubois later explained he'd allowed himself to be counted out to save himself for another day.
Joyce's career-best victory came against former WBO world champion Joseph Parker. He stopped the New Zealander inside 11 rounds in an impressive display.
Despite these big wins, Joyce has recently faced setbacks with two back-to-back knockout losses to Zhilei Zhang. Now, he's watching from the sidelines as his former opponents prepare to face each other.
In a recent interview, Joyce shared his thoughts on the upcoming Dubois vs Parker fight:
"Parker is very tricky. He's hungry, he's still young, he's getting stronger. He looks strong and he's had a great camp. I think Parker might get it on points. But Dubois hits hard, so he could get a knockout. It's a tough fight for both of them. May the best man win."
The fight holds significant implications for the heavyweight division. The winner will be well-placed to face unified champion Oleksandr Usyk in a potential undisputed contest.
