By: Sean Crose
Whereas he actually can look sluggish within the ring, there’s little doubt heavyweight Joe Joyce is aware of find out how to shut the present. After battering veteran fighter Christian Hammer on Saturday, the 13-0 up and comer Joyce set his sights on the division’s creme de la creme. Whereas some would possibly surprise if somebody as sluggish punching as Joyce can compete with one of the best of the heavies, there’s little doubt the Londoner has thunder in his fists.
It had been nearly a 12 months since Joyce had been in an expert prize battle when he entered the ring at Wembley Stadium on Saturday to face the 27-9 Hammer. For sure, ring rust was not a difficulty. Each males landed clear, nevertheless it was Joyce who was in a position to stand up to his opponent’s photographs. By the third, Hammer was down. He obtained up, however a brutal physique assault within the fourth led to Hammer being despatched to the mat three extra instances, ultimately main the referee to cease the battle.
Now the 36 12 months previous Joyce, who goes by the nickname of “Juggernaut” is wanting in the direction of dealing with the division’s huge names. “It’s good to be again,” he stated afterward. With Hammer out of the way in which, Joyce made his intentions clear. “I’m high stage I’m prepared for the world stage,” he stated. “I’ve had my warm-up battle now so I’m prepared for motion.”