The Boxing thread

[The Stockport Iniesta]

For a couple of things really, First, he did not punch in any sort of anger, Joyce was just going through the motions and making it look like he was punching, Second, The basic defence of that one-two, it was sent by Zhang like a carrier pigeon and Joyce was so slow to see it,

For a heavyweight boxer to defend like that is criminal, at this level it only takes one punch and you are out
Southpaw or not any boxer worth his salt trains for a good 6 to 8 weeks and works on his weaknesses, Joyce has had 2 fights with Zhang so should be working out Zhang but both times he was just cannon fodder.

Joyce's boxing career is over, simple as that

If you think about it, neither boxer threw a meaningful punch in the first round. By the start of the third round you could tell Joyce didn't want to get off his stool. I'm not having it that he got completely broken in the second round, the damage was done in the first fight, and as you alluded to earlier perhaps those who are supposed to be looking out for his wellbeing should have noticed this as well. He didn't look mentally right to fight tonight.

 

[FantasyIreland]

Farce of a fight,so,so bad.....

Joyce had nothing,he looked like an empty vessel in that ring.Whoever convinced him to have the rematch wants fucking......it was completely irresponsible,and could very easily have seen Joyce in a wheelchair or worse.

 

[Nellies left peg]

For a couple of things really, First, he did not punch in any sort of anger, Joyce was just going through the motions and making it look like he was punching, Second, The basic defence of that one-two, it was sent by Zhang like a carrier pigeon and Joyce was so slow to see it,

For a heavyweight boxer to defend like that is criminal, at this level it only takes one punch and you are out
Southpaw or not any boxer worth his salt trains for a good 6 to 8 weeks and works on his weaknesses, Joyce has had 2 fights with Zhang so should be working out Zhang but both times he was just cannon fodder.

Joyce's boxing career is over, simple as that

I thought he looked fearful walking into the ring and my mate said oh fuck as he saw him as he’d backed him to turn it around and win in the latter rounds 8,9,10 he just didn’t learn from the first fight

 

[EL APACHE TEVEZ]

Please Please Zhang fight the Racist

 

[Deepest Blue]

Joyce will have to drop a level if he's to continue.
He's now strictly an opponent for any top fighter. He'll want to go out on a win so maybe Fwank will feed him Tony Yoka, Daniel Dubois then good night.

 

[Deepest Blue]

Please Please Zhang fight the Racist

You talking about Fury?
Fury wouldn't go anywhere near him. Too much risk for too little reward.

 

[Manchester33]

You talking about Fury?
Fury wouldn't go anywhere near him. Too much risk for too little reward.

Fury would only get a bigger payday fighting AJ or Usyk. Maybe Dubois too.

I reckon Fury would beat Zhang quite comfortably because he’s technically miles ahead of him. Anyone can knock anyone else out at this weight though.

I think AJ would be the most exciting fight for Zhang, but surely he wants Usyk next.

 

[EL APACHE TEVEZ]

You talking about Fury?
Fury wouldn't go anywhere near him. Too much risk for too little reward.

Joshua

 

[Lavinda Past]

Farce of a fight,so,so bad.....

Joyce had nothing,he looked like an empty vessel in that ring.Whoever convinced him to have the rematch wants fucking......it was completely irresponsible,and could very easily have seen Joyce in a wheelchair or worse.

Joe Joyce looked like a beaten man before he got in the ring. The 'fight' should have been stopped during the first round, it seemed obvious to me that he didn't want to be there, and I said to Mrs Lavinda that it would be over in three.
Joe's not got the heart for it anymore. He should retire and prepare for Strictly Come Dancing or I'm a Celebrity to give him a call.

 

[Deepest Blue]

Fury would only get a bigger payday fighting AJ or Usyk. Maybe Dubois too.

I reckon Fury would beat Zhang quite comfortably because he’s technically miles ahead of him. Anyone can knock anyone else out at this weight though.

I think AJ would be the most exciting fight for Zhang, but surely he wants Usyk next.

Usyk is currently Zhangs only hope of getting a title shot until the belts fragment.
Usyk is not a massive draw unless fighting a top UK/US fighter so could conceivably take on the bout.