PREDICTION: ZHILEI ZHANG VS. JOE JOYCE 2

By: Jay Calderon

On Saturday, September 23, at the OVO Arena in London, England, live on TNT SPORTS (UK) and ESPN (USA), Heavyweights Zhilei Zhang and Joe Joyce will square off in a rematch to their shocking encounter back in April.

Earlier this year, Zhang (25-1-1 with 20KOs), upset the favorited Joyce in dominant fashion. After six mostly one-sided frames, Zhang was declared the winner when a cut forced Joyce to retire.

It was the biggest win of Zhang's career, particularly ironic when you consider he was coming off the first loss of his career, a close decision defeat to Filip Hrgovic back in August of last year.

Joyce (15-1 with 14KOs), had been nearly perfect as a pro priot to the initial encounter. Joyce had stopped all but one opponent and was one fight removed from his biggest win, a stoppage over former titlist Joseph Parker in September of last year.

So, does Zhang repeat his success or will Joyce make the adjustments and earn his revenge? Check out my Prediction in the video above.
 

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