Heavyweight star Joe Joyce will be looking to exact his revenge when he faces Zhilei Zhang this weekend.
The ‘Juggernaut’ suffered a shock sixth-round TKO defeat to Zhang when the pair first went head-to-head back in April.
Speaking exclusively to Mail Sport, Joyce believes his loss to Zhang is a ‘blessing in disguise’ and says it will open the door to other heavyweight boxers as they will feel they can beat him after watching his performance in April.
The undercard sees Anthony Yarde back in action. The Brit is scheduled to fight Jorge Silva as he looks to bounce back from his defeat to Artur Beterbiev.
Mail Sport breaks down everything you need to know ahead of Zhilei Zhang vs Joe Joyce.
Heavyweight stars Zhilei Zhang and Joe Joyce will go head-to-head once again this weekend
Zhilei Zhang shocked the world by beating Joyce in their first encounter back in April
Zhilei Zhang vs Joe Joyce – Key information
Zhilei Zhang’s clash with Joe Joyce is scheduled to take place on Saturday, September 23 at the OVO Wembley Arena.
The undercard is due to begin at around 5pm BST, while the main event ring walks are expected at around 10.30pm.
How to watch
The heavyweight showdown between Zhang and Joyce will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 2 in the UK.
Coverage for Saturday’s action will get underway at 7.30pm BST.
Boxing fans will be able to stream the fight via the TNT Sports app and website.
Zhilei Zhang vs Joe Joyce – The stats
Zhilei Zhang
Age: 40
Stance: Southpaw
Height: 6ft 6in
Reach: 80″
Record: 25-1-1
Joe Joyce
Age: 38
Stance: Orthodox
Height: 6ft 5in
Reach: 80.5″
Record: 15-1
Full fight card
- Joe Joyce vs Zhilei Zhang
- Pierce O’Leary vs Kane Gardner
- Anthony Yarde vs Jorge Silva
- Sam Noakes vs Carlos Perez
- Zach Parker vs Khalid Graidia
- Ezra Taylor vs Joel McIntyre
- Royston Barney-Smith vs Engel Gomez
- Moses Itauma vs Amine Boucetta
- Tommy Fletcher vs Alberto Tapia
- Aloys Youmbi vs Erik Nazaryan
- Sean Noakes vs Lukasz Barabas
Anthony Yarde is also in action this weekend as he looks to get back to winning ways against Jorge Silva
Odds
Zhilei Zhang to win – 8/11
Draw – 12/1
Joe Joyce to win – 11/10
All odds via Sky Bet and correct at the time of publication.