Despite throwing 284 fewer punches than Joe Joyce, Zhilei Zhang landed 18 more power punches. Zhang’s accuracy, especially in the power punch category (56%), nullified Joyce’s work rate. Zhang couldn’t miss with his left hand, and eventually, Joyce’s right eye was too compromised for him to continue fighting.

Copper Box, UK - For the WBO interim-heavyweight title, Zhilei Zhang (25-1-1, 20 KOs) pulled off a stunner by stopping unbeaten Joe Joyce (15-1, 14 KOs) in the sixth round. Joyce right eye was swollen shut and the doctor stopped the fight in the sixth.