JOE JOYCE has revived his career in Birmingham against heavyweight Kash Ali with a huge knockout blow in the final round.
The Juggernaut hadn’t stepped foot in the ring since suffering consecutive defeats to Zhilei Zhang in 2023.
But Joyce made his return the best way he could, leaving Kash Ali out for the count.
- RESULT: Joe Joyce beats Kash Ali
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Was a Joyce to watch
Joe Joyce left it late but he got the job done and that’s all that matters
Credit: Getty Joyce vs Ali R10
JOYCE GETS A STOPPAGE WIN WITH 18 SECONDS TO GO!
Juggernaut will be happy to finally put those double Zhang defeats behind him.
And he’ll be delighted to have done it with a KO blow!
Joyce vs Ali R9
Joe Joyce continues to pile on the pressure in round nine as we have now seen a bit of blood in the ring.
Juggernaut senses the victory while Kash Ali is literally holding on.
Lets see if Joyce can get the big shot in the final round!
Joyce vs Ali R8
Juggernaut is picking up momentum and pushing Ali into all four corners of the ring.
Joyce is sensing that Ali is slowly beginning to drop his guard and that is what helped him land a few more punches in round 8.
Two more rounds to go!
Joyce vs Ali R7
BIG ROUND FOR JOYCE!
Juggernaut hit a big upper body shot on Ali in what has been the best round of the match so far.
Three left to go!
Joyce vs Ali R6
It’s quite a snore fest in truth at this point – neither boxer really going for it.
Joyce is trying to throw more punches but nothing is sticking.
Joyce vs Ali R5
Another lacklustre round has gone by and its not pretty, but Joyce is getting the job done.
It’s all about the win for the Juggernaut after losing consecutive fights to Zhang.
But he’ll be determined to land a big right hand and convincingly beat the man who bit David Price.
Joyce vs Ali R4
It’s all Joyce but in all honesty, the Juggernaut has not had to do much.
You can probably count on one hand the amount of punches Ali has thrown in round four.
Joyce can afford to keep doing what he’s doing and he’ll win on points.
Joyce vs Ali R3
That’s better from Joyce!
Juggernaut has finally landed some clean right hooks on Ali forcing Ali to run around the ring.
But if it carries on, this one is going all the way to the bitter end unless a KO comes out of nowhere.
Joyce vs Ali R2
Round two has been similar to the first round with both boxers saving fuel in the tank for later on.
Once again Joyce tried to connect some punches, but it’s just not happening at the moment.
Cautious is how I would describe this one.
Joyce vs Ali R1
Both boxers are just feeling each other out – not going all guns blazing early doors.
Joyce has thrown a few wayward punches that have failed to connect.
While Ali is being tentative and not really letting his hands go just yet.
Joyce vs Ali R1
HERE WE GO!
Joe Joyce looks to revive his career in Birmingham against Kash Ali.
And the crowd are pumped for this huge British brawl.
Parker wins UD
Dull affair as Zeuge only turned up for a payday.
Parker was down early but Zeuge never seemed bothered after that.
The judges called it: 96-94, 97-92 and 98-91.
Don’t rush back Zeuge.
Parker vs Zeuge R10
Parker seems to have suffered an injury to his ankle or knee, he is wobbly but very close to victory.
Errol Johnson tells Parker to box smart and get to the scorecards.
Zeuge is slinging the kitchen sink at the Derby fan.
But Parker is wisely jabbing and holding until the final bell secures him a win
Parker vs Zeuge R9
Parker lands a rifle of a right hand but Zeuge is a brickwall of a man.
It must be 8-1 now and the ref asks for no roughhouse tactics in the last couple after Zeuge complains.
This is Zeuge’s first fight out of Germany and he will be keen to get back after this showing.
Another Parker right hand scores but Zeuge is rock solid.
Parker vs Zeuge R7
“He’s f***ed now”, Parker’s trainer Errol Johnson says about Zeuge.
Assistant Paul Mann orders their charge to get the job over with.
Zeuge is only throwing the odd haymaker, his only hope is a hail Mary shot.
Parker should have the ability and power to punish that.
Parker vs Zeuge R6
Zeuge never stops giggling, despite Parker hitting him all different ways.
On this form, Parker should be wrapping this up inside the distance.
Zeuge is a glutton for punishment and Parker should take advantage – without getting greedy.
Parker vs Zeuge R4
Zeuge is one paced and head hunting.
Parker is fresher and faster and banking rounds.
Body shots might be the way to break Zeuge down as he looks tough as old boots.
He also laughs and smiles through a lot of the action – oddball.
Parker vs Zeuge R3
Right hooks unravel Parker and leave him with a 10-8 round lost.
The Brit made a solid start but got clipped on the chin and staggered.
Better southpaw work from Parker, lead hooks to the body and riund banked by the Derby man.
Parker down R2
Parker rocked badly.
A whipped right hand stuns him and stiffens his legs.
Zeuge steams in and smothers and then a clubbing blow around the head forces him to take a knee and count.
Parker vs Zeuge R1
Derby super-middle Parker rebuilding after a 2022 loss to John Ryder.
Switching stances and pinging out a fearsome jab, the Brit takes the opener.
But Zeuge will ask him questions later on.
McCann wins UD
The ringside judges call it: 118-111, 116-111 and 116-112,
McCann gets his hand raised and the Lonsdale belt.
Dominant performance from the 23-year-pld prospect.
McCann vs Strand R12
Glad that’s over.
Too one sided and McCann seemed to lose interest in the end.
Strand waited too long to let his hands go and his face was already a warzone by the time he got going.
McCann will shortly be crowned the new British super-bantam champ.
McCann vs Strand R11
Strand finally wins a round with a flurry at the end.
Three shots rapidly fired and landed.
But McCann just shakes them off and returns to his corner for a break.
A bit of complacency from the runaway leader.
McCann vs Strand R10
Strand lands a few punches but McCann never winces.
Strand’s corner tells him not to blow his nose and that usually means he has a fracture on the hooter or a cheekbone.
McCann is on the home straight, a walk in the park to pick-up the Lonsdale belt.
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
