When it comes to the world of boxing, it’s not just about the physicality of the sport. Words can carry just as much weight, and that’s exactly what happened when Joe Joyce responded to Anthony Joshua’s call-out after his recent victory against Jermaine Franklin. The ‘Juggernaut’s’ words caused quite a stir, as he believes that Joshua needs to work on rebuilding his confidence before even thinking about stepping into the ring with him or Tyson Fury.
The current state of the Heavyweight division is anything but stable, as the recent victory by Anthony Joshua has reignited the possibility of a mega-fight with Tyson Fury. However, this exciting prospect has been thrown into disarray by the outspoken comments of Joe Joyce. The undefeated fighter is known for his fearlessness both in and out of the ring, and his latest comments have certainly put Joshua on notice.
Joe Joyce’s comments on Joshua’s performance and confidence in facing him or Fury
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Joe Joyce, who recently knocked out Joseph Parker to become the mandatory challenger for Oleksandr Usyk‘s WBO title, has expressed his doubts about Anthony Joshua’s confidence to face him or Tyson Fury. Joyce’s comments come after Joshua called out the British Heavyweight after his recent win against Jermaine Franklin.
❌ @JoeJoyceBoxing does not expect to be in the ring with @anthonyjoshua any time soon. pic.twitter.com/SnTK8T2wyP
— iD Boxing (@idboxingnews) April 3, 2023
“He may talk about tough fights against me and Fury but I reckon he needs to rebuild his confidence before he gets juggernauted,” said Joyce in an interview with SunSport.
While Joshua emerged victorious in his last fight, his performance was not convincing to many boxing enthusiasts. On the other hand, Joyce’s performance against Parker was praised, with him putting on a valiant and tough fight and ultimately knocking out Parker in the 11th round.
The future of Heavyweight boxing: Joshua, Joyce, and Fury’s potential matchups
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It remains to be seen whether Joshua will take on the challenge of facing Joyce or Fury, with Joyce already looking ahead to his mandatory title shot against Usyk. However, his comments have added fuel to the fire of the ongoing debate over who the best British heavyweight is, and whether Joshua still deserves to be in that conversation.
As the Heavyweight division continues to heat up, fans are eagerly awaiting the next big match-up. Will Joshua step up to the challenge and take on Joyce or Fury? Or will Joyce’s impressive record and recent victory earn him a shot at the title? Only time will tell. In the meantime, we can only speculate and eagerly anticipate the next chapter in the ongoing saga of Heavyweight boxing.
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What do you think will happen next in the Heavyweight division? Who would you like to see Joyce fight next? Share your thoughts and predictions in the comments below.
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