In the unpredictable world of boxing, upsets and surprises are always lurking around the corner. Recently, the boxing world witnessed another shock as a highly anticipated fight ended in an unexpected manner. On a dramatic Saturday night in the boxing world, the heavyweight bout between Zhilei Zhang and Joe Joyce left fans and pundits alike stunned. Despite being the underdog, Zhang pulled off a remarkable sixth-round TKO victory over Joyce, who was seen as the clear favorite going into the fight.

This unexpected result has sent shockwaves through the sport, leaving many wondering what’s next for these two fighters. Joyce, on the other hand, will now have to regroup and reassess his future plans after suffering his first professional loss.

Fans pour in mixed reactions to Joe Joyce’s loss

After the match, Joe Joyce made a statement expressing his disappointment with his performance. He said, “I’m just disappointed with my performance, I think the right hand he kept hitting me with I couldn’t get out of the way.” Joyce also credited Zhang for being a good fighter and recognized that his own lack of recent experience with southpaws may have played a role in the loss. He apologized to his fans and supporters for the loss and promised to come back stronger.

Fans had mixed reactions to Joyce’s loss. Some, like user @heavyweightbully, were not surprised by the upset and had already considered Zhang the favorite. Others, like @kidchez, said, “The Joyce hype comes to an end 😂”. Meanwhile, others like @c3_thename felt that Joyce relied too much on his chin and not enough on his defense.

On the other hand, @theboxingbook appreciated the great match-making and said, “Great match making 🔥 and brilliant fight. Joe will come again!”

One fan, @_odoi_nii, had a more nuanced view. They believed that Joyce’s loss was due to overlooking his opponent and focusing too much on a potential future fight with Anthony Joshua. User @_odoi_nii advised Joyce to take things one fight at a time and not to overlook his current opponents.

In conclusion, the fight between Zhilei Zhang and Joe Joyce was truly a spectacle that kept boxing fans on the edge of their seats. With Zhang as the underdog, nobody expected him to come out on top, but he defied the odds with a remarkable sixth-round TKO victory. Despite the loss, Joe Joyce showed incredible courage and sportsmanship, which won him the admiration of many.

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What are your thoughts on the fight between Zhilei Zhang and Joe Joyce? Did the outcome surprise you? And what do you think is next for these two talented fighters? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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