This weekend in London, a heavyweight clash took place between two British boxing veterans: 38-year-old Joe Joyce and 40-year-old Derek Chisora. Despite bookmakers favoring Joyce, the fight didn’t unfold as expected.
The bout, scheduled for 10 rounds, saw both heavyweights showcasing their experience and resilience. From the onset, Chisora displayed remarkable energy, landing powerful punches and setting a relentless pace. By the 7th round, however, Chisora began to noticeably slow down, appearing fatigued and vulnerable.
Sensing an opportunity, Joyce tried to capitalize on his opponent’s exhaustion, pressing forward and looking to dominate. Yet, Chisora proved he still had fight left in him, responding with overhand punches and powerful strikes. In the 9th round, Chisora caught Joyce with a counter straight punch, sending him to the canvas.
Ultimately, the judges delivered a unanimous decision, declaring Derek Chisora the winner, improving his record to 34 wins, 13 losses, and 23 knockouts (34-13, 23 KO).
This victory adds a significant triumph to Chisora’s storied career, while Joyce will need to reassess and strategize his path forward in the heavyweight division.
