No shame in losing to Usyk. I think the guy last night loses to Agit tho. And I'm a fan of Joyce, but he can't fight as big as he was last night vs a top 20 guy/guy who can move a lil or he might be catching an L. Joyce needs to take sh^t more seriously as a 38 year old guy whos lost 2 of his last 3 fights.
Only a few guys beat Joe Joyce
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He actually has decent enough footwork and engine to keep him right in front of his opponent all night. Coupled with his workrate he’s always going to land quite a lot and be able to work people over.
The obvious problem is that he can’t move his head, so put a puncher like Zhang in front of him and he just ate too many big shots. His chin might be cracked now, but anyone who hasn’t got a massive punch is going to have trouble with Joyce. You either drop him quick or you have the mobility, skill and engine to pick him off for 12 rounds and outpoint him.
JJ hadn’t suddenly turned into a terrible fighter, he’s just slow with a terrible defence. He was good enough to beat Dubois and Parker so he’s obviously no mug.Comment
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No shame in losing to Usyk. I think the guy last night loses to Agit tho. And I'm a fan of Joyce, but he can't fight as big as he was last night vs a top 20 guy/guy who can move a lil or he might be catching an L. Joyce needs to take sh^t more seriously as a 38 year old guy whos lost 2 of his last 3 fights.Comment
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I mean idk if Joyce takes anyone THAT seriously is one of the issues I had with him before he took an L. The fact he was primarily 260ish max his whole career til these last few fights (his 3 highest weights are in his last 4 fights) isn't a good sign he's taking sh^t seriously.Comment
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