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Joe Joyce breaks silence on retirement question after 10-round defeat by Filip Hrgovic - with Brit, 39, suffering fourth loss in five bouts
06/04/25 11:03
The Juggernaut suffered another loss on Saturday night as Filip Hrgovic scored a unanimous points victory to lift the vacant WBO International heavyweight title after 10 enthralling rounds in Manchester. It means that Joyce, who turns 40 in September, has lost four of his last five bouts....read
Joe Joyce 'to fight fellow Olympic medallist' after Dillian Whyte pulled out of their all-British clash with a gruesome finger injury
05/03/25 10:49Whyte pulled out of their April 5 bout on Tuesday after crushing his finger between weights, with Mail Sport exclusively revealing how he suffered a cut down to the bone that also caused nerve damage.
Dillian Whyte's reveals the extent of his injury, claiming he can't feel his finger after crushing it between weights, cutting it down to the bone and damaging the nerve as Joe Joyce fight is called off
04/03/25 14:01Whyte has been forced to pull out of his fight with Joyce after suffering a finger injury. While reports suggested Whyte had withdrawn due to inflammation, he has revealed the real damage.
Derek Chisora's next opponent is revealed as boxer only beaten by Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua - as 40-year-old's 49th career fight is confirmed for February 2025
27/11/24 19:23Derek Chisora will face Otto Wallin at the Co-op Live in Manchester on February 8 as he closes in on his target of reaching 50 fights before retiring.
JEFF POWELL: Derek Chisora and Joe Joyce put on a show that deserves to be mentioned in the same breath as the Thrilla in Manila
28/07/24 23:43JEFF POWELL: The deliverance of a prize-ring epic does not depend solely on the coming together of two of the best boxers on the planet.
Derek Chisora's thrilling victory over Joe Joyce cemented his legacy as a true man of War... the heavyweight's triumph at the O2 was a farewell performance for the ages, writes JEFF POWELL
27/07/24 23:13JEFF POWELL: Derek Chisora cemented his legend as a true man of War to the rapturous delight of his followers in his beloved O2 Arena.
Derek Chisora and Joe Joyce will put on a rip-roaring spectacle in a demolition derby that will see one or both warriors bow out with a bang, writes JEFF POWELL
26/07/24 17:10JEFF POWELL: Two Big Ol' Boys will knock the living daylights out of each other this Saturday night in what will be the last fight for at least one of them.
Derek Chisora reveals he will RETIRE after Saturday's O2 clash with Joe Joyce and insists he will bow out with 'a 5th round KO victory' rather than a defeat
25/07/24 15:16Derek Chisora has announced that this Saturday's heavyweight collision with Joe Joyce at their local London O2 will be his last fight.
Frank Warren leaps to the defence of Derek Chisora after the heavyweight headbutted a Deliveroo rider - as the promoter insists the boxing star was 'defending himself'
17/07/24 08:49Chisora (left), 40, had been having a meal with his two daughters on a street in Hampstead when the incident occurred. Mail Sport understands Chisora asked the rider to dismount.
Daniel Dubois insists he will beat Anthony Joshua and achieve 'full redemption' in becoming the face of British boxing as heavyweight title bout is confirmed
26/06/24 20:05JEFF POWELL: Dynamite Daniel has rebounded from losses to Joe Joyce and Oleksandr Usyk with a hat trick of stoppage wins climaxed by the stunning KO of Filip Hrgovic earlier this month.
Joe Joyce WILL fight Derek Chisora in July in a battle of Britain showdown as Frank Warren claims 'war is coming'... with the Juggernaut out to rebuild his career after defeats by Zhilei Zhang
22/05/24 23:58Joe Joyce (left) will take on Derek Chisora in a huge battle of Britain showdown after Frank Warren confirmed the heavyweight duo will meet at the O2 Arena in London on July 27.
Zhilei Zhang reveals he still wants to face Tyson Fury or Oleksandr Usyk... and admits he underestimated Joseph Parker and will learn his lesson ahead of Deontay Wilder bout
17/05/24 18:01EXCLUSVIE INTERVIEW BY LEWIS BROWNING: Zhang swelled Joe Joyce's face, backed it up by knocking him clean out, and showed what he was truly capable of before losing to Joseph Parker.
Joe Joyce gives his verdict on Tyson Fury's mammoth clash with Oleksandr Usyk and picks his winner... as the Juggernaut reveals when he plans to get back in the ring after Kash Ali win
16/05/24 10:57EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY LEWIS BROWNING: A potential three-way rivalry was put on ice and will be taken off this Saturday. This time, though, it will involve two men rather than three.
Joe Joyce secures knockout victory in final seconds of his bout against Kash Ali... in unconvincing return to action after back-to-back defeats by Zhilei Zhang last year
17/03/24 11:04The 38-year-old, who lost his unbeaten record in back-to-back losses to Zhilei Zhang last year, was expected to make light work of his opponent last night.
Joe Joyce admits taking on Zhilei Zhang was a 'risk too far' as he opens up on 'heartbreaking' back-to-back losses to the Chinese star... but insists he has NO plans to retire as he looks to bounce back against Kash Ali
15/03/24 22:14'The Juggernaut' is looking to bounce back against Kash Ali in Birmingham on Saturday night - desperate to rediscover his form after conceding he is still haunted by his losses.
Joseph Parker defeats Zhilei Zhang via majority decision and WINS the WBO interim heavyweight title - despite being knocked down twice in 'Knockout Chaos' co-main event
08/03/24 23:59CHARLOTTE DALY IN RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has become somewhat of a fortress for Joseph Parker, who defeated Zhilei Zhang on Friday night to extended his unbeaten streak in Riyadh to three.
Meet 'the new AJ': Moses Itauma threw up after boxing for the first time but he could 'f*** around' in the gym... now he's aiming to break Mike Tyson's record of being the youngest world champion
09/01/24 17:00It comes as no surprise that Moses Itauma has been tipped to succeed AJ as the golden boy of British boxing. But, who is the youngster poised to carry the torch for the next generation of talent?
David Haye raves about Daniel Dubois' 'world class' display to stop Jarrell Miller and hails his 'PERFECT conditioning'... while 'Big Baby' admits the British fighter 'has my motherf***ing respect' after his defeat
23/12/23 21:29'Dynamite' sent a statement to his rivals in the heavyweight division with a confident and precise display to stop the American in the tenth and final round to hand Miller his first career loss.
Daniel Dubois STOPS Jarrell Miller with just 10 seconds to go in the final round of Day of Reckoning slug-fest... with the brash American attempting to showboat before the ref intervened!
23/12/23 20:03JEF POWELL: Dubois was set the most fearsome examination of his heart, desire, will and courage in Riyadh and answered all those nagging questions by stopping man mountain Jarrell Miller.
JEFF POWELL: 'Dynamite' Daniel Dubois needs an explosive win against Jarrell Miller to get back on track, as he seeks redemption after taking a knee in world title loss to Oleksandr Usyk
22/12/23 22:30JEFF POWELL: At only 26, Dubois is at the opposite end of his career from AJ but he has to beat Miller in style to regain his standing among the world heavyweight title contenders.
Zhilei Zhang claims he WAS in negotiations to fight Francis Ngannou on December 23rd card - but insists the MMA fighter-turned-boxer 'didn't want to do it'
01/12/23 10:48EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY OLI GAMP: Zhilei Zhang has revealed that he was in talks to fight Francis Ngannou in December - before the Cameroonian pulled out of negotiations.
Zhilei Zhang reveals he held talks to fight Anthony Joshua after his bout with Filip Hrgović last year... as he claims Eddie Hearn 'liked the idea' of the heavyweight match-up
01/12/23 09:55EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY OLI GAMP: Boxing star Zhilei Zhang has revealed that he was in talks to fight Anthony Joshua before negotiations eventually broke down.
Francis Ngannou is given a top TEN heavyweight ranking by the WBC after his first pro boxing fight following impressive performance against Tyson Fury... despite split decision loss
15/11/23 09:04The Cameroonian put in an incredible performance against Tyson Fury in their 'Battle of the Baddest' clash in Saudi Arabia last month - knocking the WBC champion to the canvas in the third round.
EXCLUSIVE: Mike Tyson opens up on Tyson Fury, why pressure is a 'privilege'... and his worst hangover
07/10/23 07:18EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Tyson, 57, is speaking to Mail Sport at a boxing gym close to the Las Vegas strip where he is helping train the Cameroonian-French heavyweight Francis Ngannou.
Ebanie Bridges tells Anthony Joshua to AVOID Zhilei Zhang and claims Briton is not 'tough' enough to beat Chinese heavyweight... before weighing in on Conor Benn's controversial return
28/09/23 11:31Eddie Hearn set tongues wagging this week when he refused to rule out a bout against Chinese veteran Zhilei Zhang, who secured an emphatic win over Joe Joyce last weekend.
Dereck Chisora blasts 'poor and c**p' Joe Joyce after his brutal KO defeat by Zhilei Zhang and claims 'the only difference was he put on weight' in the rematch... as he calls out the Chinese southpaw
27/09/23 08:23Joyce was stopped in the third round at Wembley Arena by the Chinese fighter after being hit clean with a powerful right hook, leaving question marks over his career having looked well off the pace.
Joe Joyce 'shouldn't be boxing' because he 'can't walk through punches anymore', claims Eddie Hearn after brutal loss to Zhilei Zhang, and says it would be a 'CAR CRASH' if he fought Anthony Joshua
25/09/23 08:04Eddie Hearn believes it is time for Joe Joyce to hang the gloves up after his devastating knockout at the hands of Zhilei Zhang in Saturday's heavyweight contest in London.
It's time for Joe Joyce to call it quits after second successive knock out by Zhilei Zhang... as the 38-year-old cannot afford to keep taking sledgehammer punches
24/09/23 21:31JEFF POWELL: Joe Joyce insisted 'that's not it for me and I'll be back' after he reassembled brains scrambled by his fiendish Chinese conqueror. So somebody has to spell it out for him.
Joe Joyce knocks back retirement suggestions as the 38-year-old heavyweight insists he will 'rebuild and come back' after his crushing knockout defeat against China's Zhilei Zhang
24/09/23 12:14Joe Joyce has vowed to return again after losing his second consecutive fight in a knockout defeat against Chinese heavyweight Zhilei Zhang at Wembley on Saturday evening.
Carl Froch claims it 'might be the last we see' of Joe Joyce following devastating knockout in rematch with Zhilei Zhang... With British heavyweight a 'sitting duck' in defeat at Wembley Arena
24/09/23 08:26The British heavyweight was stopped in the third round by Zhang after being caught by a devastating right hand in their rematch.
Zhilei Zhang and Joe Joyce share a laugh backstage after the Chinese heavyweight's BRUTAL knockout win in just round three of their rematch
24/09/23 07:57Despite talking through a translator, Zhang and Joyce appeared to be on good terms after the fight as they shared a laugh and hugged backstage.Zhilei Zhang delivers a brutal knockout on Joe Joyce AGAIN with a huge shot in round three of their rematch... before the Chinese vows to 'shut up' Tyson Fury and send Anthony Joshua 'to sleep'
23/09/23 22:12JEFF POWELL AT WEMBLEY ARENA: The short journey from Putney to Wembley ended with Joe Joyce a heap on the floor. Down in less than three rounds and out of the big-time reckoning.
Zhilei Zhang vs Joe Joyce 2 RECAP: Zhang lands a devastating blow to Joyce's career as the Chinese heavyweight lands a huge shot to KO his British rival AGAIN and claim a commanding win in London
23/09/23 20:01Follow Mail Sport's live blog for the latest updates and news as Joe Joyce takes on Zhilei Zhang for the second time with the WBO interim World Heavyweight title on the line.
Joe Joyce didn't turn professional until 32 after controversially being denied an Olympic gold medal, but has bludgeoned his way through the heavyweight rankings... now he MUST win his rematch with Zhilei Zhang to get back in the title mix
23/09/23 11:32By not turning professional until the age of 32, Joyce was always going to be up against it to reach the top. But that hasn't stopped him continually testing himself as he looks to make up for lost time.
JEFF POWELL: Joe Joyce and Conor Benn lead a stellar night of British boxing but their fights couldn't be further apart... one wants a heavyweight title shot whilst the other is trying to get his career back on track in an Orlando suburb
22/09/23 22:47JEFF POWELL: Benn ee the dawn on Sunday wishing he had been involved in the kind of fight earlier in the evening from which the winner of Joe Joyce and Zhilei Zhang at Wembley Arena.
Joe Joyce weighs in 25lbs HEAVIER for his rematch with Zhilei Zhang - 10lbs more than his career-high - while his Chinese rival also puts on the pounds for their London clash
22/09/23 16:39Brit Joyce is looking for revenge against Zhang after he was defeated by his opponent when he was dealt a heavily swollen eye, with the referee stopping the bout in the sixth round in London.
EXCLUSIVE: Joe Joyce reveals he turned down 'overpriced' sparring session with Tyson Fury because the Gypsy King demanded £10k-A-ROUND... before branding the Brit 'strange' for walking away from an undisputed clash with Oleksandr Usyk
22/09/23 11:58EXCLUSIVE: Joe Joyce turned down a sparring sessions with Tyson Fury as the Gypsy King was demanding £10,000-a-round ahead of his rematch with Zhilei Zhang this weekend.
When is Zhilei Zhang vs Joe Joyce and how to watch as the 'Juggernaut' looks to put himself back in contention for a crack at Oleksandr Usyk
22/09/23 10:20The 'Juggernaut' suffered a shock sixth-round TKO defeat to Zhang when the pair first went head-to-head back in April.
EXCLUSIVE: Joe Joyce opens up on his drastic weight-loss for his first fight with Zhilei Zhang, how his defeat will actually OPEN the door to other top heavyweights and the tactical changes he's made ahead of his rematch this weekend
22/09/23 07:41Joe Joyce reveals why he weighed in at a career lightest for his first fight with Zhilei Zhang and opened up on the tactical changes he will be making for their rematch the weekend.
Daniel in the lion's den: Dubois has it all to do if he is to spring the ring upset of the decade as he prepares to take on Oleksandr Usyk
25/08/23 19:00JEFF POWELL IN WROCLAW: Dynamite Daniel - a justifiable nickname for a fighter with serious punching power - appears relaxed before his date with destiny.
Oleksandr Usyk admits he took it EASY on Derek Chisora to get his heavyweight title shot at Anthony Joshua before beating him twice, as he prepares to face another another Brit Daniel Dubois this weekend
23/08/23 08:51In just his second outing as a heavyweight, having already become the undisputed world cruiserweight champion, Usyk prevailed in the stern test.
'His power is disgraceful!': Francis Ngannou's spar with Joe Joyce was 'high level' and proved that the ex-UFC star 'can box' ahead of crossover bout with Tyson Fury
12/07/23 12:46It was confirmed on Tuesday that Ngannou and Tyson Fury - who made his name in boxing ring and not the octagon - will share the stage in 2023.
Frank Warren argues with Andy Townsend over Tyson Fury's fight with MMA star Francis Ngannou... as the promoter insists it's not a 'MICKEY MOUSE' bout and hits back at suggestions boxing is 'in the gutter'
11/07/23 22:27Fury, one of boxing's two reigning world heavyweight champions, has been on the hunt for a new opponent since his lopsided win over Derek Chisora back in December.
EXCLUSIVE: Joe Joyce vows to 'rip back' the WBO interim title from 'tricky b*****d' Zhilei Zhang at Wembley Arena on September 23 and opens up on 'ongoing' mental recovery from devastating loss
29/06/23 17:52EXCLUSIVE: The fight was waved off in the sixth round after Joyce's right eye was swollen shut by a series of well-placed left straights from the Chinese puncher.
Frank Warren hatches DREAM two-fight heavyweight plan including Daniel Dubois vs Tyson Fury and Joe Joyce rematch
29/06/23 12:47Dubois faces Oleksandr Usyk on August 26 in a WBA mandatory bout over in Wroclaw, Poland while Joyce rematches Zhang Zhilei on September 23 at the OVO Wembley Arena, London.
Joe Joyce will rematch Zhilei Zhang on September 23 at Wembley Arena, with veteran putting his career on the line in bid to mix it as challenger to boxing's big four again
29/06/23 11:49JEFF POWELL: Joe Joyce, who took a risk fighting Zhilei Zhang in April and lost, takes a bigger gamble in this rematch. Lose again and its lights out at 38.
Carl Froch warns Tyson Fury that ring rust will lead to a '12-round disaster' against Oleksandr Usyk with the Brit still without a fight since December
29/06/23 07:46Fury has been out of action since his trilogy bout with Derek Chisora in December and 'The Cobra' has warned him that ring rust could lead to a '12 round disaster' against the Ukrainian.
Tyson Fury touches down at Margaret Court Arena as heavyweight king rubs shoulders with UFC champion Israel Adesanya and AFL stars ahead of Joseph Parker fight
24/05/23 10:38Tyson Fury was spotted ringside ahead of Joseph Parker's fight against Faiga 'Django' Opelu in Melbourne on Wednesday night.
Bob Arum expects Tyson Fury to wait to take on Oleksandr Usyk in a lucrative showdown in Saudi Arabia at the end of the year, snubbing a fight with Zhilei Zhang in the process
18/05/23 06:16Joyce has since activated his rematch clause - which could delay proceedings - although he may be offered compensation to allow Fury-Zhang to take place.
Joe Joyce scuppers Tyson Fury's plans for WBC heavyweight title fight with Zhilei Zhang by activating his rematch clause to face the Chinese star again after suffering sixth round TKO last month
09/05/23 14:24Heavyweight contender Joe Joyce has ruined Tyson Fury's plans for fighting Zhilei Zhang by activating his rematch clause to face to Chinese giant for a second time.
Tyson Fury and Dillian Whyte are still searching for opponents, Anthony Joshua has lost his spark and now Joe Joyce has been beaten... after a disappointing start to 2023, what's next for Britain's once-glittering heavyweights?
23/04/23 19:27Wind the clock back two years and Britain's heavyweight division was booming. Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury held all four world titles between them and Joe Joyce was developing quickly.
'Anthony Joshua would ping him absolutely everywhere': Eddie Hearn insists Joe Joyce is NOT at the level of elite heavyweights and says he would understand if he 'RETIRES' from boxing after brutal loss to Zhilei Zhang
18/04/23 14:57Eddie Hearn believes Joe Joyce does not belong with the elite level of heavyweights, including Anthony Joshua, following his brutal defeat to Zhilei Zhang at the weekend.
JEFF POWELL: Joe Joyce fails eye test in bruising defeat to Zhilei Zhang, with the 'Big Bang from Hunan' continuing to climb while stopping the Olympic silver medallist at the Copper Box
16/04/23 21:30JEFF POWELL: The world heavyweight championship picture, already cloudy as M&S lemonade, grew clear as the mud in the eye of one of the few contenders to that boxing kingdom.
Joe Joyce did NOT suffer any facial fractures during his defeat to Zhilei Zhang... despite the WBO interim clash being waved off after the Juggernaut's right eye was completely swollen shut
16/04/23 13:38Joyce t suffered his first career loss as a professional on Saturday with the fight being stopped in the sixth after the ringside doctor had stepped in to monitor to swelling of his right eye.
'What the f*** was he watching!?': Boxing fans are left stunned after one judge had Joe Joyce WINNING against Zhilei Zhang before he was stopped by the Chinese heavyweight... branding the scorecard 'SCANDALOUS'
16/04/23 10:46Joyce entered Saturday night's bout as the clear favourite and was looking to set up a world title fight against either Tyson Fury or Oleksandr Usyk later this year.
'Disappointed' Joe Joyce apologises to his fans after losing his WBO interim heavyweight title to Zhilei Zhang but insists 'the journey's not over', despite losing his unbeaten record in a major setback
15/04/23 23:32There had been talk of 'the Juggernaut' fighting Oleksandr Usyk or Tyson Fury for the world heavyweight title next, but after losing his title and unbeaten record such a bout seems unlikely.
Joe Joyce is shocked by China's Zhilei Zhang and loses his WBO interim heavyweight title as the referee ends their brutal fight in the sixth round after the Brit suffered a devastating eye injury
15/04/23 22:10JEFF POWELL AT THE COPPER BOX ARENA: It was blood-lusting to watch but even more damaging to Joyce's chances of mixing it with Tyson Fury or Oleksandr Usyk before his 37 years age him.
Joe Joyce looks to move one step closer to a world title shot as he takes on Zhilei Zhang - with the WBO interim heavyweight title at stake -at the Copper Box Arena TONIGHT: Everything to know ahead of the fight
15/04/23 07:44The 37-year-old, who defends his WBO interim title, came in over a stone lighter than in his 2022 victory over Joseph Parker as he took to the scales on Friday afternoon in what was a clear sign of intent.
'Expect a SLUG-FEST': Joe Joyce insists there will be 'fireworks' when he faces China's Zhilei Zhang - with a win set to propel either fighter into the world heavyweight title picture
14/04/23 20:00JEFF POWELL: Two Big Old Boys - as Joyce self-deprecatingly describes himself and Zhang - will do their best to make entry into the closed shop of world heavyweight champions.
Slimline Joe Joyce comes in over a STONE lighter for Saturday's clash against Zhilei Zhang as 'The Juggernaut' looks to move one step closer to a world title shot
14/04/23 13:46Joyce, a 2016 Olympic silver medalist, weighed in at 256lbs for his heavyweight clash with the Chinese southpaw, while Zhang tipped the scales at 278lbs for the bout.
'He's ripe for the picking': Joe Joyce claims he's OVERTAKEN Anthony Joshua after watching the Brit's comeback win over Jermaine Franklin - and insists he would KNOCK OUT the two-time world champion
07/04/23 08:45Joe Joyce claims that he has now overtaken Anthony Joshua in the heavyweight division, insisting that the two-time world champion has 'gone backwards' in his career and is avoiding a fight
Joe Joyce taunts Anthony Joshua as he shares Instagram story suggesting the former world heavyweight champion 'wouldn't hear the final bell' against him... with 'The Juggernaut' a possible opponent for an all-British showdown
02/04/23 15:17Joe Joyce believes that Anthony Joshua 'wouldn't hear the final bell' if the heavyweight duo went toe-to-toe in the ring. Joyce is hoping to land a big-money all-British fight against Joshua.
Daniel Dubois rumours, getting floored by David Price, controversy with Joe Joyce... and THAT early battle against Tyson Fury! The most famous Anthony Joshua sparring stories as Brit prepares for make-or-break showdown with Jermaine Franklin
31/03/23 18:00Given most fighters and trainers insist on sessions remaining confidential, with filming mostly forbidden inside the four walls of the gym, sparring stories often circulate as the stuff of legend.
EXCLUSIVE: Joe Joyce says he is 'ready to step in' and face Tyson Fury after his undisputed showdown with Oleksandr Usyk fell apart... and claims an all-British scrap with the Gypsy King would be 'very easy' to make
25/03/23 10:00EXCLUSIVE: Joyce, the WBO interim fighter who has racked up some impressive recent wins - including a KO of Fury's pal Joseph Parker - has been pining for a title shot for some time.
With Fury vs Usyk OFF, what happens next at heavyweight? The Gypsy King will likely target an all-British scrap with Joe Joyce, while Daniel Dubois is set for a shot at the unified champion... but where do Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder fit in?
23/03/23 22:00At long last the coast finally appeared clear for boxing to crown its first undisputed heavyweight king in over two decades. Nothing could get in its way... could it?
JEFF POWELL: Boxing has moved further away than ever from crowning its first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis... the millions on offer have made things difficult, but fights to excite the fans can still be made
23/03/23 16:50JEFF POWELL: The permutations are endless after the agonising cancellation of the fight the world was waiting to see and was so close to happening... Fury vs Usyk on April 29.
Joe Joyce's next opponent is CONFIRMED with the Brit set to take on Chinese giant Zhilei Zhang in April... as the 37-year-old aims to defend his WBO Interim World Heavyweight title for the first time
02/02/23 17:00Joyce was last in action when he beat Joseph Parker in thrilling fashion in September last year in Manchester with the 37-year-old now possessing a 15-0 (14 KOs) record.
Undefeated heavyweight contender Joe Joyce will 'defend his Interim belt against Chinese fighter Zhang Zhilei on April 15' as the Juggernaut keeps himself busy waiting for winner of Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk
21/01/23 11:24Undefeated heavyweight star Joe Joyce will reportedly fight Chinese title contender Zhang Zhilei in April. Joyce will defend his Interim Heavyweight title for the first time.
Joe Joyce claims Anthony Joshua 'changed' after devastating 2019 KO loss to Andy Ruiz... and that Dillian Whyte rematch will expose how AJ now prefers to fight on the 'back foot out of danger'
08/01/23 11:58Joyce pointed to the difference how Joshua approached his 2015 fight with perennial contender Dillian Whyte compared to his more recent performances inside the ring.
Joe Joyce admits he was 'triggered' by Anthony Joshua 'gloating' after his defeat against him in the amateurs as he vows to get revenge and urges his rival take a huge 'North vs South London' showdown next year
16/12/22 10:27Joyce is one of the most dangerous heavyweights in the division at present after going unbeaten in his career so far and securing some impressive wins - including a stoppage of Joseph Parker.
Tyson Fury's undisputed heavyweight title clash with Oleksandr Usyk is 'almost done', claims the Ukrainian's manager - with Saudi Arabia a potential venue for a mouth-watering fight that could happen as soon as FEBRUARY
08/12/22 14:44Usyk holds the WBA, WBO, IBF and The Ring magazine belts, while Fury, 34, has the WBC title - meaning the winner of a potential clash would become undisputed heavyweight world champ.
Anthony Joshua fits 'NOWHERE' in Tyson Fury's future plans, insists Frank Warren, who says the Gypsy King is pursuing 'bigger and better fights' - but claims he would pit him against Joe Joyce or Daniel Dubois
06/12/22 10:57Joshua hasn't fought since August, when he was beaten by Usyk for a second straight fight as he failed to win back his three world title belts - seeing a undisputed bout against Fury go up in smoke.
Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk are FINALLY set to fight with talks over a Saudi showdown underway... there are no TV issues to resolve, and no surprise arbitration cases to get in the way - but could the IBF be another unfortunate stumbling block?
05/12/22 22:00Fury beat Derek Chisora on Saturday to retain his WBC belt, with a fight against Usyk now seemingly on the cards. The only potential stumbling block now is the IBF belt.
JEFF POWELL: After the mismatch against Dereck Chisora, Tyson Fury revels in the chance to take on Oleksandr Usyk... as the Gypsy King claims he will 'splatter' the Ukrainian, before calling him a 'little sausage' in a bizarre post-fight rant
04/12/22 22:31JEFF POWELL AT THE TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR STADIUM: Fury's message to Usyk - as the Ukrainian climbed on to the ring apron to begin the propaganda for their fight - was more menacing.
'The highlight of the whole fight!': Boxing fans are sent into hysterics over Oleksandr Usyk's HILARIOUS reaction to Tyson Fury's post-match rant, with the Ukrainian even taking a phone call as the Gypsy King shouted in his face
04/12/22 06:47WBC world heavyweight champion Fury easily beat Derek Chisora in London before confronting Usyk, who is the WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO world heavyweight champion, and Joe Joyce, at ringside.
'It should have been him here tonight': Tyson Fury says Anthony Joshua let Derek Chisora 'take a hiding' and his next fight is against either Oleksandr Usyk or Joe Joyce with AJ out in the cold
04/12/22 00:19The Gypsy King dispatched of his opponent inside 10 rounds with a dominant display - one he said Joshua should have been facing instead of Chisora.
I'll box clever from now on! Big-hitting Manu Tuilagi draws inspiration from heavyweight star Joseph Parker - who insists boxing is similar to rugby - as England prepare to kick-start autumn test series against Argentina
05/11/22 22:30EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY NIK SIMON: The last time Manu Tuilagi found himself in an international dressing room was for Joseph Parker's heavyweight title fight in Manchester.
Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk and Joe Joyce's return: Frank Warren has planned out his 2023 heavyweight world title fights with the Gypsy King set for THREE fights by next summer but NONE of them are against Anthony Joshua
29/10/22 14:34Boxing promoter Frank Warren's ideal schedule would see the return of Joe Joyce as well as the highly-anticipated Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk bout.
Deontay Wilder is back in town! The Bronze Bomber is eyeing up mega-fights against Joshua, Usyk and a FOURTH showdown against Fury... but who could he actually take on next after destroying Robert Helenius?
17/10/22 15:26The Bronze Bomber knocked Helenius out cold with a single right hand to provide a frightening reminder of his sickening power over the weekend in New York.
Anthony Joshua told he can have 'great fights' with heavyweights Joe Joyce or Daniel Dubois, by promoter Frank Warren - as British star is warned he MUST be the 'mandatory' challenger if he wants to face Tyson Fury
13/10/22 14:57Joshua had seemed set to face Tyson Fury before negotiations fell through between the two parties. And now he's been told that he must make himself the 'mandatory' challenger to face the Gypsy King.
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New Man United WAG: Stunning British influencer who dated Kylian Mbappe is linked to £51m star after eagle-eyed fans spotted her posting from his flat
Snooker star says he is 'too LAZY' to change his playing style after reaching round two following chaotic clash at World Championship Bold statement 
Ex-Barcelona and Spain star Gerard Pique, 38, 'splits with girlfriend Clara Chia', 26, after three years together and 'third parties may be involved'
Pep Guardiola and Cristina Serra 'are giving each other a second chance' and 'not all is lost in their marriage', claim reports in Spain after Man City boss 'spent time in Barcelona'
Agonising moment moment snooker player loses black ball frame at World Championship with cruel slice of luck Player left a mixture of disbelief and disgust 
Jamie Vardy will LEAVE Leicester this summer and could be set for a move to the US with wife Rebekah as fairytale 13-year spell ends on a sour note
EXCLUSIVE Eni Aluko faces ITV AXE over accusing colleague Ian Wright of 'blocking' female pundits from TV work Big development 
Revealed: How stunning DAZN TV host Diletta Leotta's male colleague's wife stepped in 'to make things clear' with her over her behaviour
Michael Schumacher's son Mick's Miss Universe finalist girlfriend is spotted on celebrity dating app Raya Have couple split? 
Irish Wrexham star James McClean's footballer brother under investigation at his club after he was spotted at New IRA parade Derry-based parade 
Andrew Flintoff's wife admits she'd 'never seen someone so scared' after his horror crash and opens up on heartbreaking conversation with kids
Ronnie O'Sullivan says 'a massive thank you' to his psychiatrist after returning to his blistering best to beat his nemesis Ali Carter at the Crucible
AC Milan and Inter fans put rivalry aside in moving tribute to Pope Francis, as fans across Italy pay respect at games rescheduled after his death
Eni Aluko blames Joey Barton for her dramatic drop in TV punditry work after he called her a 'race card player' Had to disguise herself 
EXCLUSIVE BBC star Seema Jaswal opens up on heartbreaking moment she stepped in to hug snooker star John Higgins as he broke down in tears 
Stable boy waiting a YEAR for 'one-in-a-million' win as bookmakers refuse to pay out on bet placed He was set for a big windfall from the bet 
Carlos Alcaraz reveals he partied in Ibiza for THREE DAYS straight before winning Wimbledon in new Netflix documentary Let his hair down 
Snooker icon reveals how he has been tamed by beauty queen partner 23 YEARS his junior after gambling away millions during his heyday
Ronnie O'Sullivan and Ali Carter bitter feud takes yet another twist as fans spot off-camera gesture at the Snooker World Championship Subtle move 
Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn face-off for first time since 'egg-gate' - with security on red alert ahead of huge grudge match Explosive reunion? 
Lewis Hamilton's vegan burger company 'shuts down' leaving '150 jobless' after recording £8MILLION in losses New report claims 
Mykhailo Mudryk doping ban update as chief confirms Chelsea could SAVE a huge chunk of his £88m transfer fee Silver lining for Blues? 
Snooker star John Higgins reveals heart-breaking reason behind breaking down in BBC interview after reaching Last-16 at the Crucible Sad scenes 
Michael Schumacher's son spotted on celebrity dating app Raya, as he wipes Miss Universe girlfriend from his recent Instagram posts
Leeds WAGs join their £110m Premier League promotion party as partners offer a peek inside champagne-soaked dressing room celebrations
Spain love triangle footballer makes red carpet debut with stunning new girlfriend as he tries to move on from the drama Moving on 
Luke Littler hints he will BOYCOTT tournaments in one country in cryptic social media post - after something he 'can't explain' happened there
Man United star Victor Lindelof's wife reveals the shocking real reason why he had to suddenly leave their Europa League win over Lyon mid-match
Watch: The moment Troy Deeney is SENT OFF on his Baller League debut - with former Watford star sparking brawl after clashing with opponent
Sheffield United star has to be held back as rival players clash during pitch invasion - after Burnley are promoted back to the Premier League
Federico Valverde scores stunning stoppage time winner as Real Madrid keep title hopes alive - while suspended Kylian Mbappe is BOOED in the stands by furious fans
Furious Max Verstappen hits out at F1's rulers and insists people 'can't handle the truth'... as a five-second penalty costs him in Saudi Arabia with rival Oscar Piastri claiming victory
Declan Rice gifted signed guitar by Ed Sheeran and challenged to 'play it next time' they meet - after the pair duetted at the England camp during Euro 2020
Ben Whittaker DENIES spitting at Liam Cameron's corner after being branded 'classless' by TV commentator for his reaction after second round victory
Tom Aspinall appears to aim a savage dig at Jon Jones over the UFC legend's doping history - as negotiations for huge heavyweight title fight drag on
Dimitri Payet's former mistress claims he 'forced her to film vile sex acts' and lifts lid on their 'fake wedding' behind wife of 20 years' back
Rory McIlroy's rumoured ex Amanda Balionis back on TV for the first time since his Masters win He became sixth man to clinch career Grand Slam 
Kobbie Mainoo posts throwback photo of himself wearing rival's kit to leave fans stunned as Man United star celebrates his 20th birthday
Cardiff place Aaron Ramsey in charge after sacking Omer Riza - with Arsenal legend given three games to save club from relegation
Nicky Butt 'is cautioned by police as he is revealed as the man who headbutted a security guard after being spotted urinating at his birthday party'
Inside the beating heart of Goodison Park as Everton fans prepare to bid farewell to the ground that has united their community for 133 years
Rory McIlroy pictured arriving in Belfast as Masters champion steps off $70million private jet after travelling with daughter Poppy
Lewis Hamilton is blasted as 'f***ing dangerous' by F1 star at Saudi Arabian GP as Ferrari driver learns fate after investigation into incident
Paul Scholes sparks concern over his appearance during TV punditry gig for Man United's win over Lyon He was on punditry duty on Thursday night 
Doting dad Cristiano Ronaldo shows his softer side as footballer playfully celebrates daughter's 3rd birthday with heartwarming Instagram post
Neymar is carted off pitch in tears after ANOTHER injury blow, as joy of 100th home game for boyhood side Santos turns to despair Sad and familiar sight 
Jude Bellingham breaks silence after Real Madrid's humbling Champions League defeat by Arsenal - following clashes with Rice and Saka
Incredible moment the third fastest woman EVER turns up to her son's sports day mums' race... and shows no mercy Olympian at play 
Harry Kane fights back tears in front of fans as England captain's career-long trophy drought stretches past 15 years with Bayern Munich's shock defeat
Serena Williams claims she would have been 'banned for TWENTY YEARS' if tennis superstar had failed doping test like world No1 Jannik Sinner
Rory McIlroy's wife Erica Stoll reacts to 'mystery blonde' who hugged him after Masters win Came after he had celebrated with family 
Myles Lewis-Skelly pokes fun at Antonio Rudiger after Real Madrid defender got away with STAMP on teenage star during Arsenal's victory
Arsenal WAGs enjoy memorable night in Madrid as Bukayo Saka's girlfriend Tolami Benson celebrates win over Real Champions League win 
Scottie Scheffler reveals the truth behind Rory McIlroy Green Jacket moment after backlash for 'classless' move World No 1's exit 
Harriet Dart's spikiest on-court moments: A cut-throat rivalry and rows with umpires - after Brit star told opponent who smelt 'really bad' to put deodorant on
Olympics gender-row boxer Imane Khelif reveals body transformation plans to fight at the next Games - with eyes on another gold medal
Sport's ultimate power couple 'in deep CRISIS': Ex-Man United star Bastian Schweinsteiger and tennis ace Ana Ivanovic 'face marriage split after nine years'
British star Harriet Dart issues apology for asking umpire to tell her opponent to put deodorant on - before French player delivers hilarious response
Watch Unai Emery's priceless reactions to Aston Villa missing two golden chances to draw level with PSG in dramatic Champions League exit
Embarrassing moment Aston Villa play EUROPA LEAGUE anthem instead of Champions League theme as players line up for crunch quarter-final 
Princes William and George are joined by the Duke and Duchess of Westminster to watch Aston Villa's thrilling Champions League battle against PSG
Speedway champion Tai Woffinden provides health update after life-threatening crash left him in a coma He was airlifted to hospital for emergency treatment after collision 
Former Man United Premier League winner, 43, looks unrecognisable as he blends in with fans on his Old Trafford return Remember him? 
Tennis fans blast 'disrespectful' British star Harriet Dart after she asked umpire to tell her opponent to put DEODORANT on in mid-match complaint
Snooker star reveals he almost died from being spiked with KETAMINE on a night out as he thanks manager for saving his life
Rory McIlroy's chef reveals what could be on the menu for his Champions Dinner after Master win - and it's not Irish stew! Food for thought 
Inside the lavish $22m mansion that Rory McIlroy shares with wife Erica Stoll and daughter Poppy - as Masters champion returns home after Augusta triumph 
World Cup winner reveals rare genetic condition that leaves doctors wondering 'how he can WALK' - and reveals what he should have done sooner
Cristiano Ronaldo's girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez shows off her huge 'engagement ring', weeks after he gave a savage reason for why he hasn't married her
Henry blasts Man United player for doing something he's 'never seen before' - as Carragher compares them to under-FIVES for goal conceded at Newcastle 
Bizarre error sees the WRONG Fulham player subbed off - with fuming boss Marco Silva told the decision can't be reversed after five-minute delay
EXCLUSIVE Rory McIlroy in line to be awarded freedom of his hometown after thrilling Masters victory completed career Grand Slam
Jack Grealish 'racks up £5,000 bar bill and copies Wolf of Wall Street gesture as Man City star parties in swanky London nightclub' 
Chelsea's toxic atmosphere is laid bare in new Stamford Bridge footage after Enzo Maresca appeared to go to war with his own fans after Ipswich draw
Football fans left perplexed and confused as Real Madrid legend Luka Modric, 39, becomes minority owner at mid-table Championship club
Barcelona women's star who touched an opponent's genitals and asked 'do you have a d***' during a match is BANNED for 'inappropriate touching'
Newcastle star Dan Burn hailed as a 'legend' after being filmed pushing a stranger's broken-down car to safety Video goes viral 
Heartbreak for Tom Brady as Birmingham City lose EFL Trophy final after NFL legend jets in for Wembley clash Beaten by Peterborough 
Kylian Mbappe sent off for 'disgusting' horror challenge - just days before Real Madrid's crucial Champions League clash against Arsenal
EXCLUSIVE Michael Schumacher signs Jackie Stewart crash helmet - with the aid of his wife - for charity auction... 12 years after horror skiing accident
Conor McGregor puts $500,000 bet on UFC 314 showdown between Michael Chandler and Paddy Pimblett after teasing potential comeback fight
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe admitted to hospital and will miss Magpies' clash with Man United Howe had felt unwell earlier in week 
Tammy Abraham starts PRAYING after horrendous head clash knocked out AC Milan team-mate The sickening collision left Abraham concerned 
Shocking moment Masters star Max Homa smashes shot into helpless caddie... before screaming at him US star had a moment to forget 
Mohamed Salah SIGNS new £380,000-per-week Liverpool deal as club's owners break their own golden rule to keep 'The Egyptian King'
Andre Onana could be DROPPED for Man United's trip to Newcastle after Lyon horror show - as Ruben Amorim prepares to wield the axe
You can afford a couple more of those now, Mo! Salah shows off £725,000 watch at his Liverpool new £50m contract signing presentation
Football's podcast war: Gary Lineker sticks the knife into rival Gary Neville's pod for 'languishing miles behind' while he rakes in £1.4m profit
Manchester United supporters accuse French police of tear-gassing them after being kept behind in the stadium following 2-2 draw in Lyon
Paul Scholes blasts Andre Onana for his two blunders in Man United's 2-2 draw against Lyon - as goalkeeper endures nightmare evening
Luke Littler upstaged by hometown hero Nathan Aspinall in Manchester - as 'The Asp' claims Premier League Darts win in front of Wayne Rooney
Conor McGregor posts training clip - teasing comeback and declares which UFC 314 fight he is 'interested' in Will we see a return? 
Prince William goes through emotional rollercoaster watching his beloved Aston Villa in Paris as he relishes 'making really important memories' with George
Rory McIlroy's daughter Poppy upstages her dad with astonishing putt at iconic Masters Par-3 contest Poppy lit up Augusta 
Jude Bellingham's dismissive reaction to manager Carlo Ancelotti caught in new footage from Arsenal loss - with Real Madrid boss 'mortally wounded'
Injured Gabriel is glued to his seat under a blanket as his wife goes wild at Arsenal's Champions League win over Real Madrid Warm celebrations 
Meet the owners of 1,900-square-foot house next to Masters golf course who have turned down MILLIONS to sell to Augusta National owners
Fans hail 'humble' Rice for his brilliant interview with Arsenal legend Henry after scoring TWO free-kicks in Champions League win over Real Madrid
Three Real stars called out for 'no sign of life' in Spanish press after loss at Arsenal: 'Tragedy in London'... 'A shipwreck'... 'Humiliation'
Fans joke Micah Richards could be SACKED for 'crude' on-air gag that left Jamie Carragher in stitches Remark saw Carragher burst out laughing 
Kylian Mbappe's priceless reaction to Declan Rice scoring TWO incredible free-kicks in 12 minutes as Arsenal secure dominant Champions League win
Jockey who was banned after riding tragic Celebre d'Allen at Grand National DELETES his social media following backlash from Aintree
