Professional Fights
Joe Joyce v Derek Chisora preview – ‘Go Big Or Go Home’
It’s the one the British boxing world have been waiting for as two home-grown titans of the ring are set to battle it out this Saturday. Joe Joyce takes on Derek Chisora.
July 27th will see the O2 Arena in London host a memorable fight, with the British men seemingly tough to split in the ring but the betting suggests otherwise. Find below a preview of the fight and what could be witnessed along with prices.
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The odds
Sporting a record of 16-2-0, the juggernaut, Joe Joyce is priced at 2/9 to win the bout versus his fellow countryman Derek Chisora, who is 10/3.
The fighters
Joe Joyce, a former British, Commonwealth and European heavyweight champion, made his professional debut in 2017 after claiming a silver medal at the 2016 Olympics. His career, though relatively short, has been marked by significant achievements, most notably his decisive victory over Daniel Dubois in 2020. At 38, Joyce won the interim WBO heavyweight title, but he subsequently lost it after two consecutive defeats to Zhilei Zhang. Despite these setbacks, he rebounded with a win against Kash Ali in March, positioning himself as the clear favourite for his upcoming bout against Derek Chisora.
Derek Chisora, on the other hand, has had a career characterized by inconsistency, with a record of 34-13-0. Despite this, Chisora has arguably faced a higher calibre of opponents throughout his career, including notable losses to Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury. Chisora, now 40, aims to return to title contention following his loss to Fury in 2022 for the WBC heavyweight title, marking his third defeat against Fury. “Del Boy” last fought a year ago, securing a victory against Gerald Washington.
The verdict
Joe Joyce enters the ring as the clear favourite, making it difficult to look past the juggernaut this Saturday. Although he suffered defeats to Zhilei Zhang by both KO and TKO, Joyce has consistently demonstrated his ability and prowess in the sport, proving himself a formidable contender in the heavyweight division. This all-British matchup promises to be explosive, a factor that plays into Joyce’s strengths given his powerful punching capabilities. The odds favour Joyce to win by KO, TKO, or DQ at 4/9, with a specific prediction of a TKO victory priced at EVS.
Both Joyce and Chisora have experienced gruelling bouts and have been on the receiving end of knockouts, particularly Joyce in his recent defeats to Zhang. Consequently, it seems unlikely that the fight will go the distance, as numerous opportunities for significant punches are expected. The odds for both fighters being knocked down during the fight are 4/1, reflecting their mutual knockout capabilities.
Given these dynamics, the combined prediction is that Joe Joyce will be knocked down but ultimately secure the win, with odds set at 6/1. This scenario considers both fighters’ resilience and power, suggesting a thrilling and competitive bout. Joyce’s ability to recover from setbacks and deliver powerful blows makes him the favourite, but Chisora’s experience and higher calibre of past opponents ensure he remains a challenging adversary. Ultimately, Joyce’s recent form and knockout power are likely to tip the scales in his favour, making him the preferred pick for a win, despite the potential for a knockdown.
