4/15 ESPN+: Joe Joyce vs Zhilei Zhang

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I don't get why Joyce came in so light then. Earlier in his career when he was low-mid 250, he was still stiff but had some head movement.

Man lost 15 pounds just to fight the same way as when he was 271.
Yeah that was a bad decision but I'm guessing he knew he needed to be a little quicker and mobile than Zhang.
 

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Solid showing from Big Bang, dude can crack for real even if it's only for 6 rounds. I kinda like this new player in the HW space and I don't think anybody wants too see him. He's a lefty, kinda slick with good handspeed and power. Only thing he doesnt have is a 12 rd tank.

As yall said, Juggy bought into his own hype and thought he could just play the long game and exhaust Zhang and finish him off late. His corner was criminal not to work on that eye early. It was already swelling by round 2 and they only actively went on it by round 6 smh.

I don't see the rematch going the other way because Joyce won't suddenly learn to move his head or punch faster. Maybe he'll come heavier but I dont think that'll help him much.
 
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