Joyce Vs the other HWs in the top 10

[Kris Silver]

Don't agree with any of the above fully. Such is the beauty of predicting fights and this over opinionated era perhaps. And I just won £50 on Joyce.

Fury: UD Loss
Usyk: UD Loss
Joshua: UD Loss
Wilder: TKO Win
Ruiz: UD Win
Whyte: UD Win
Ortiz: KO Win

[BodyBagz]

Proof

No mater how dreadfully abysmal a div is, THERE WILL ALWAYS BE RANKED FIGHTERS !!!!

[baroidi]

Joyce is 37, how badly has he been managed that he hasn't been in the title mix years ago, especially in this weak HW era. He could've easily been the first to crack the hype of Anthony Joshua and earned him some serious $$.

[Ghost Jab]

He’d only lose to Fury and Usyk by decision. He’d give Fury some problems like the Wallin fight. He’s going to roll over everyone else in the list. I don’t think Fury or Joshua would fight him — too much risk. I could see Usyk fighting him, and Wilder isn’t afraid of anyone but I can’t see a way he’d beat him. He’d just have his right hand, and he’d most likely break it on Joyce’s skull.

[removed]

He beats everyone other than Fury.

He would squash Usyk like a fly.

[BoxOfficer]

Fury: Fury by split decision
Usyk: Usyk by UD

Joshua: Joshua by split decision

Wilder: Joyce by KO

Ruiz: Joyce by UD

Ortiz: Joyce by KO

Whyte: Joyce by TKO

The last fight on the above list might present the most surprising outcome because of Whyte's left hook. I suspect only a fighter with a mean left hook can hurt Joyce due to certain tendencies I've noticed from the Juggernaut. Will that be enough without follow-up "combination punching"? Whyte isn't a crisp combination puncher, so most likely not. Still, Joyce by TKO.



Other fights I would like to see:

1. Joyce vs Bakole

I feel many persons are sleeping on Bakole. Bakole, much like Joyce, is a serious player in the division going by his display against Yoka and that he seems to improve visibly with each fight. He too is a 270+ HW with great work rate. This one will be close; I pray it happens down the road.

2. Joyce vs Zhang

Yet another battle between two 6-foot-6 guys. Zhang edges it in both power and fundamentals, plus variety in punches. But he lags in conditioning and work rate, which are in fact Joyce's main strengths bar chin. They both have trusted whiskers. Will Zhang being a southpaw improve his chances. I'll favour Joyce by TKO or UD, more so because of Zhang's conditioning, but you just never know; hence the fights.


Finally, let's not hold our breaths. These are the most likely ones to happen IMHO, in descending order.

1. Usyk, especially if the unification gets dragged. This Ukrainian fella will fight anyone. Joyce is his mandatory and would be called soon enough.

2. Joshua, it is a big money fight in the UK, one Joyce will pray for cash-wise, given that time is against him, of which I strongly believe Joshua will oblige.

3. Ortiz, 'cause he no longer has much to lose.

4. Bakole and Zhang would jump at the chance, more likely Zhang.


...That's it!

[Toffee]

I never rated Wilder... but I still can't rank Joyce higher than Wilder even if I rate Joyce as being much better. Let's see what happens in Wilder v Helenius.

So he's 5th in my list.

The reality is I'd fancy Joyce to give any of them a fight and would give him a good chance against anyone. Until the day his incredible punch resistance gives he'll be a huge threat. But eventually he'll have taken too many shots... he needs a title fight now.

[JakeTheBoxer]

I think top guys will avoid him. Joyce will probably be promoted to the true WBO champ next year.

To be honest, Joyce should rematch Parker. It is probably the biggest money fight he can get.

[15round]

Joshua should fight Joyce since the Fury fight was never going to happen. If Joshua cannot get Wilder than Joyce would add some creditably to his name. Right now Joshua is not a respected fighter. Interesting fight should go 12 but Joshua's stamina problems put him at a disadvantage.

Fury has too much experience for Joyce and will do whatever he can to get the advantage. Most likely lots of holding, not much action with a Fury decision.

Wilder is a tough one. It could go any direction. If Wilder is in boxing shape he should be favored.

Joyce may be the heavyweight that could give Usyk problems. Joyce won't be gassed like bodybuilder Joshua. I would pick Joyce because of his style.

Ruiz would have his moments and if his face holds up would likely go 12. Ruiz has the style to give Joyce problems. He can put punches together and if he does it could slow Joyce down. Ruiz likes to counter too and it would just be a question if his face can hold up. I see Ruiz catching Joyce and we don't know how Joyce will fight going backwards or not coming forward. Ruiz has been in with Joshua and Ortiz who with no doubt hit harder than Joyce.

[SN!PER]

Fury vs. Joyce is very predictable . . Joyce is durable and strong, but his punches are too slow and basic . . . Fury outsmarts him.

The fight to see is Joyce vs. Wilder . . . what happens when Deontay lands the big right on Joyce's chin . . . only one way to find out.