Zhang vs Joyce 2 confirmed with date and venue set as Brit vows: ‘No underestimating’
J
oe Joyce will face a rematch in opposition to Zhilei Zhang in London later this 12 months as he bids to get again on observe for a world heavyweight championship battle.
Chinese boxer Zhang delivered a serious blow to the Brit’s title goals in April with a bruising sixth-round stoppage, Joyce’s first defeat of his skilled profession.
There had been speak of the pair heading to Beijing after the rematch clause was activated, however Joyce’s group have secured Wembley Arena because the venue for this bout on September 23, 2023.
“I’m coming back to take back what’s mine,” 37-year-old Joyce declared with Thursday’s announcement.
“September 23rd I am leaving everything in that ring. No compromises. No underestimating my opponent. Nothing, but a win.”
Zhang, 40, was linked with combating Tyson Fury after upsetting Joyce to assert the WBO interim heavyweight title, which is able to once more be on the road in September.
Oleksandr Usyk is the present reigning WBO heavyweight champion and the victorious fighter in Zhang vs Joyce 2 might be handed a shot on the belt because the necessary challenger, amid speak of Usyk combating Fury later this 12 months.