Joe Joyce vs. Derek Chisora: Preview, Where to Watch and Betting Odds

Joe Joyce and Derek Chisora clash in an all-British heavyweight bout at the 02 Arena in London this Saturday. Both fighters have rebounded from recent losses and, in the twilight of illustrious careers, are headline acts in a fight in which Joyce is a huge favorite. Joe Joyce was recently active, defeating Kash Ali last March, while Chisora was last in the ring eleven months ago when he claimed a points' victory over Gerald Washington.

BOXING: Heavyweight

Where to watch: ESPN+ TNT Sports

Venue: The 02 Arena, London

Date: 28.07.2024. 00:30

Joe Joyce joined the professional ranks at 31 following a stellar amateur career where the British fought and won everything on the table. Joyce claimed several regional titles as a pro before stopping Joseph Parker to win the vacant WBO interim heavyweight title. With 15 KO’s in 16 wins, Joe Joyce has near-perfect knockout stats in a pro career, including wins over Carlos Takam, Daniel Dubois, and Kash Ali. Joyce was dropped by Zhilei Zhang in an upset early last year and lost by KO in the rematch last autumn. “Juggernaut” returned to winning ways with a 10th-round KO of Ali last March. All but one of his fights have ended inside the distance.

• Age: 38
• Height: 6’6”
• Reach: 80.5
• Record: 16-2

The former British and Commonwealth heavyweight champion rebounded from a knockout loss to Tyson Fury in 2022 with a victory last August. Chisora has been challenged twice for the WBC heavyweight gold and has held the WBA Intercontinental and WBO Intercontinental titles several times. The 40-year-old is 2-4 in his last six, losing to Oleksandr Usyk, Joseph Parker twice, and Tyson Fury in the period.

• Age: 40
• Height: 6’2’’
• Reach: 74”
• Record: 34-13

Derek Chisora is a 4.50 underdog on Betway, which prices the favorite Joe Joyce to win by decision at 4.75. Bet365 lists a fight to go the distance at 3.50 odds and Joe Joyce to win by TKO at 2.10. 1xBet prices yes to the start of round ten at 1.85 and a unanimous decision as the method of victory at 5.5 odds. Read more here.