Olympic silver medalist Joe Joyce is all set to fight veteran Derek Chisora in a heavyweight bout on July 27th at the O2 Arena in London, England. The match is intended to help boost Joyce’s confidence following his previous defeats against Zhilei Zhang. However, some critics believe that the choice of opponent might be too easy for him.
The fight is anticipated to end in a knockout in the middle rounds, unless Joyce takes it easy on Chisora. Chisora is viewed as past his prime and not at a top-tier level, which could make him an easy target for Joyce. The event is forecasted to attract a large audience at the O2 Arena.
Known for his powerful punches, Joyce boasts a more impressive track record compared to Chisora. Despite his setbacks against Zhang, Joyce has demonstrated his skills in the ring, particularly in his victory over Joseph Parker.
Many boxing enthusiasts opine that Joyce should face more challenging opponents and not be handed easy victories to boost his morale. Conversely, Chisora has been on a losing streak, prompting some to suggest that retirement may be looming as his performances have been deteriorating with each fight.
In his last six fights, Chisora has had a lackluster record with only two wins and some disputed decisions. Amid deserving contenders awaiting title opportunities, critics question the wisdom of Tyson Fury granting Chisora a title shot in 2022 despite his recent defeats.
Despite not clinching any world titles or defeating prominent opponents throughout his career, Chisora has amassed considerable wealth. There is a split among fans regarding whether he should continue competing or retire given his recent showings.
