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Zhilei Zhang vs. Joe Joyce 2 – Betting Odds, Start Time, Streaming Details & Full Fight Card

Zhilei Zhang vs. Joe Joyce 2 Betting Odds Start Time Streaming Details & Full Fight CardAttempting to right the wrongs from a catastrophic April night in London, veteran British heavyweight puncher, Joe Joyce looks to avenge his sole professional career loss, as he draws Chinese vintage, Zhilei Zhang for the second bout on the trot – with the pair rematching for interim WBO heavyweight gold this weekend in the capital. […]

Zhilei Zhang vs. Joe Joyce 2 Betting Odds Start Time Streaming Details & Full Fight Card

Attempting to right the wrongs from a catastrophic April night in London, veteran British heavyweight puncher, Joe Joyce looks to avenge his sole professional career loss, as he draws Chinese vintage, Zhilei Zhang for the second bout on the trot – with the pair rematching for interim WBO heavyweight gold this weekend in the capital.

Suffering his first professional loss in 16 fights earlier this year, Joyce, 38, dropped a huge upset loss to veteran Chinese boxer, Zhang at the Copper Box Arena in the English capital, not only seeing his undefeated fall, but also suffering a devastating sixth round TKO loss. 

An Olympic silver medal winner back in 2008, 40-year-old Chinese heavyweight veteran, Zhang struck interim WBO heavyweight gold with his stunning upset knockout win over Joyce, rebounding to the winner’s enclosure himself after a prior unanimous decision loss to the highly-touted, Filip Hrgovic in August of last year. 

Start Time

Currently, the broadcast for Zhilei Zhang vs. Joe Joyce is set to begin at 5 p.m. ET with preliminary card action, before the event’s main card begins to take action at 10 p.m. ET from the OVO Arena in London, England.

Zhilei Zhang vs. Joe Joyce 2 Betting Odds

Closing as a sizeable betting underdog to defeat Joyce back in April of this year, interim WBO heavyweight champion, Zhang has switched the tables this time around, with Betway offering the Chinese champion as a surprising -137 betting favorite to turn in a second consecutive victory over the Brit.

As far as Joyce is concerned, the 2016 Olympian is a current betting underdog as high as +110 to win the interim WBO heavyweight championship and avenge his loss to Zhang. 

Landing a sixth round knockout win over Joyce back in April in the capital, Zhang is also available as a prop bet to repeat history and defeat the challenger via TKO, KO, or disqualification, with odds of -150 available for the incumbent.

For Joyce, the heavyweight striker, who has landed 14 knockout wins in a total 15 career triumphs, is available as an underdog to himself land a TKO, KO, or disqualification win over Zhang in their rematch this weekend – as high as +300. 

Tickets

Ticketing information for Zhilei Zhang’s title fight rematch with Joe Joyce is available here, as avid fans look to snap up last-minute tickets to the OVO Arena rematch.

Channel Information

Fans attempting to watch the interim WBO heavyweight title rematch between Zhang and Joyce can do so in the United Kingdom via TNT Sports, whilst American fans can watch the action via ESPN+ 

Zhang vs. Joyce 2 Full Fight Card

Main Card (TNT Sports & ESPN+)

Zhilei Zhang vs. Joe Joyce * interim WBO heavyweight championship

Anthony Yarde vs. Jorge Silva

Pierce O’Leary vs. Kane Gardner

Sam Noakes vs. Carlos Perez

Zach Parker vs. Khalid Graidia

Ezra Taylor vs. Joel McIntyre

Royston Barney-Smith vs. TBA

Moses Itauma vs. Amine Boucetta

Tommy Fletcher vs. Alberto Tapia

Aloys Youmbi vs. Erik Nazaryan

Sean Noakes vs. Lukasz Barabasz

Stipe Miocic warns Tyson Fury of Francis Ngannou’s blistering power: ‘He hits hard and throws wild’

Stipe Miocic warns Tyson Fury against Francis Ngannou's power ahead of boxing matchAhead of his own Octagon comeback at UFC 295 in November, former two-time heavyweight champion, Stipe Miocic has issued a rather frank warning to WBC heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury – claiming that although soon-to-be common-foe, Francis Ngannou may “throw wild” strikes, he packs quite the punch.  Miocic, a former two-time undisputed heavyweight champion under the […]

Stipe Miocic warns Tyson Fury against Francis Ngannou's power ahead of boxing match

Ahead of his own Octagon comeback at UFC 295 in November, former two-time heavyweight champion, Stipe Miocic has issued a rather frank warning to WBC heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury – claiming that although soon-to-be common-foe, Francis Ngannou may “throw wild” strikes, he packs quite the punch. 

Miocic, a former two-time undisputed heavyweight champion under the banner of the UFC, has been sidelined from active competition since he headlined a 2021 pay-per-view event against Ngannou – suffering a thunderous second round KO loss to the Cameroonian in the pair’s heavyweight title rematch.

Featuring just once since them himself, Ngannou unified the heavyweight titles back in January of last year in a unanimous decision win over former interim champion, Ciryl Gane at UFC 270 – defeating the Frenchman over the course of five rounds.

And departing the UFC of his own volition back in January of this year, Ngannou has since penned a multi-fight deal with the PFL (Professional Fighters League) – and is expected to make his promotional debut in the opening quarter of next year as part of a superfight series pay-per-view card.

For Fury, the incumbent WBC champion has been sidelined since December of last year, defeating three-time opponent, Derek Chisora to successfully defend his heavyweight crown.

However, next month in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Morecambe native, Fury takes on Ngannou in the Batié native’s first-ever outing in the squared circle.

Stipe Miocic touts the power of Francis Ngannou to Tyson Fury ahead of October

And receiving a slew of warnings ahead of the Middle East showdown, Fury has now been urged to approach his fight with Ngannou with extreme caution – by a former opponent in the form of the above-mentioned, Miocic.

“It will be a good fight, I mean, on paper; No (Francis Ngannou won’t beat Tyson Fury),” Stipe Miocic told UFC light heavyweight contender, Anthony Smith. “But it’s a fight. Anything can happen. He (Francis Ngannou) hits hard and he throws wild.”

Can Francis Ngannoi upset the odds and beat Tyson Fury next month?

UFC veteran Francis Ngannou backed to prove testing for Tyson Fury: ‘He’s got a chance, the power’s real’

Francis Ngannou backed to prove real threat to Tyson Fury the power is realFormer undisputed UFC heavyweight champion has been backed to prove a real, significant threat to Tyson Fury’s undefeated professional boxing record next month – with former champion, Joe Joyce claiming the Cameroonian has a “chance” to spring an upset victory.  Ngannou, a former undisputed champion under the banner of the UFC during his time under […]

Francis Ngannou backed to prove real threat to Tyson Fury the power is real

Former undisputed UFC heavyweight champion has been backed to prove a real, significant threat to Tyson Fury’s undefeated professional boxing record next month – with former champion, Joe Joyce claiming the Cameroonian has a “chance” to spring an upset victory. 

Ngannou, a former undisputed champion under the banner of the UFC during his time under the banner of the promotion, is slated to make his professional boxing debut next month in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – taking on incumbent WBC champion, Fury over the course of 10 rounds.

And sidelined since January of last year, Batié knockout artist, Francis Ngannou has been sidelined since he successfully unified the divisional crowns against former interim titleholder, Ciryl Gane at UFC 270 in a one-sided unanimous decision win.

Joe Joyce sings praises of Francis Ngannou’s power ahead of boxing debut

Slated to make his combat sports return next month in the Middle East, Ngannou who has opened and remains a significant betting underdog to defeat Fury in his first boxing out, has a real “chance” to defeat the Morecambe native, at least according to the aforenoted, Joyce.

“I think (Tyson) Fury obviously needs to be switched on, but he’s experienced, he’s got the longer range, he’s taller, so he can keep him at range, but it’s about (Francis) Ngannou coming in,” Joe Joyce told TNT Sports. “But especially with Mike Tyson – he wasn’t a big heavyweight so that’ll be good for him (Francis Ngannou) to get in and if he can nail him with with some big shots, then he’s got a chance.”

“The power’s real if you let him hit you,” Joyce continued. “It only takes one punch in heavyweight boxing so if he can land a good punch – I mean, Fury’s shown he can get up as well, but I’m interested to see this fight.” 

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Tyson Fury warned UFC alum Francis Ngannou could ‘Kill him’ in potential MMA fight: ‘Who could stop him?’

Tyson Fury warned Francis Ngannou would kill him in MMA fight who could stop himUndisputed WBC heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury has been warned that if he pursues a potential mixed martial arts clash with former UFC heavyweight kingpin, Francis Ngannou – the Cameroonian could very well likely “kill him”, according to former world champion boxer, David Haye. Fury, the undisputed and incumbent WBC heavyweight champion, is slated to headline […]

Tyson Fury warned Francis Ngannou would kill him in MMA fight who could stop him

Undisputed WBC heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury has been warned that if he pursues a potential mixed martial arts clash with former UFC heavyweight kingpin, Francis Ngannou – the Cameroonian could very well likely “kill him”, according to former world champion boxer, David Haye.

Fury, the undisputed and incumbent WBC heavyweight champion, is slated to headline a professional boxing event next month in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – taking on recent PFL (Professional Fighters League) acquisition, Ngannou, in the latter’s professional boxing debut. 

Sidelined since December of last year, Fury managed to successfully defend the WBC crown in an eventual knockout win over three-time foe, Derek Chisora, defeating the challenger with a standing TKO victory.

As for Ngannou, the veteran Batié native, who is expected to make his MMA return in the opening quarter of next year, has yet to fight in combat sports since unifying the heavyweight titles against former interim champion, Ciryl Gane back in January of last year at UFC 270.

And ahead of their boxing clash, rumors of a potential MMA clash in the future have been rumored, however, according to the above-mentioned, Haye, Morecambe native, Fury should avoid any sort of combat sports fight with Ngannou – that is not limited to just boxing.

David Haye touts the ability of Francis Ngannou as an MMA fighter

“Who could stop him?” David Haye said of Francis Ngannou during an interview with Seconds Out. “If he (Ngannou) puts a rear-naked choke hold on (Tyson) Fury, who can stop him? He could probably kill him.”

“Who could physically get him off?” Haye said of Francis Ngannou. “You’d have to shoot him if he chooses to do that, that’s how powerful he is.” 

Leaking a rumored massive payday for Ngannou ahead of their October showdown, Fury poked fun at critics who questioned the former’s decision to depart the UFC earlier this year of his own volition – claiming he is set to strike a lucrative earning for his part in the Middle Eastern boxing clash. 

Do you want to see Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou share the cage in the future?

Tyson Fury warned UFC alum Francis Ngannou could ‘Kill him’ in potential MMA fight: ‘Who could stop him?’

Tyson Fury warned Francis Ngannou would kill him in MMA fight who could stop himUndisputed WBC heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury has been warned that if he pursues a potential mixed martial arts clash with former UFC heavyweight kingpin, Francis Ngannou – the Cameroonian could very well likely “kill him”, according to former world champion boxer, David Haye. Fury, the undisputed and incumbent WBC heavyweight champion, is slated to headline […]

Tyson Fury warned Francis Ngannou would kill him in MMA fight who could stop him

Undisputed WBC heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury has been warned that if he pursues a potential mixed martial arts clash with former UFC heavyweight kingpin, Francis Ngannou – the Cameroonian could very well likely “kill him”, according to former world champion boxer, David Haye.

Fury, the undisputed and incumbent WBC heavyweight champion, is slated to headline a professional boxing event next month in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – taking on recent PFL (Professional Fighters League) acquisition, Ngannou, in the latter’s professional boxing debut. 

Sidelined since December of last year, Fury managed to successfully defend the WBC crown in an eventual knockout win over three-time foe, Derek Chisora, defeating the challenger with a standing TKO victory.

As for Ngannou, the veteran Batié native, who is expected to make his MMA return in the opening quarter of next year, has yet to fight in combat sports since unifying the heavyweight titles against former interim champion, Ciryl Gane back in January of last year at UFC 270.

And ahead of their boxing clash, rumors of a potential MMA clash in the future have been rumored, however, according to the above-mentioned, Haye, Morecambe native, Fury should avoid any sort of combat sports fight with Ngannou – that is not limited to just boxing.

David Haye touts the ability of Francis Ngannou as an MMA fighter

“Who could stop him?” David Haye said of Francis Ngannou during an interview with Seconds Out. “If he (Ngannou) puts a rear-naked choke hold on (Tyson) Fury, who can stop him? He could probably kill him.”

“Who could physically get him off?” Haye said of Francis Ngannou. “You’d have to shoot him if he chooses to do that, that’s how powerful he is.” 

Leaking a rumored massive payday for Ngannou ahead of their October showdown, Fury poked fun at critics who questioned the former’s decision to depart the UFC earlier this year of his own volition – claiming he is set to strike a lucrative earning for his part in the Middle Eastern boxing clash. 

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Tyson Fury reveals talks with Jon Jones for blockbuster fight: ‘I’ve had an offer from the UFC, that’s true’

Tyson Fury claims he's been offered a fight with Jon Jones by the UFCWBC heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury claims that he received an offer from the UFC to fight Jon Jones. Fury is set to take on former UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou, on October 28 in what will be a 10 round fight. The move has split the combat sports world, MMA fans are happy that Ngannou […]

Tyson Fury claims he's been offered a fight with Jon Jones by the UFC

WBC heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury claims that he received an offer from the UFC to fight Jon Jones.

Fury is set to take on former UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou, on October 28 in what will be a 10 round fight. The move has split the combat sports world, MMA fans are happy that Ngannou has found success outside the UFC, and boxing fans are outraged that Fury has decided to go for a money grab instead of pursuing an undisputed fight with Oleksandr Usyk. 

Fury is one of the most talented boxers of this generation and will be levels above Ngannou in terms of pugilistic skill. ‘The Predator’ does hold real power and of course, anything can happen, but his chances of actually knocking out Fury are very slim.

However, Fury has labelled Ngannou as a dangerous fighter and promises to take him just as seriously as anyone else. 

“I need to be on my A-game,” he said. “There’s more on the line now than in a boxing fight. There’s more riding on this than ever before. (H/T DailyMail)

“If I lose to an MMA guy I’ll never be able to show my face in public again. It’s going to ridicule me – people will chuck it at me forever. Whether the media want to take it as a joke, make no mistake Tyson Fury will leave zero stones unturned and I will come in as the fittest and strongest I’ve ever been to defeat this man.

“If I’m not and I get knocked out, then I want you all to laugh at me. That’s what I want because I deserve it.”

Tyson Fury reveals Jon Jones offer of UFC clash

Fury also revealed that Ngannou was not the only MMA fighter that he had the choice of facing. ‘The Gypsy King’ claimed that he revived an offer from the UFC to fight reigning heavyweight champion, Jon Jones.

“That’s 100 per cent true [that Fury received an offer to Jones ],” Fury said. “I’ ‘ve had an offer from the UFC, from [WME] IMG, to fight Jon Jones. Frank Warren knows about it, and my team knows about it. ‘It’s still ongoing and we’re looking to move forward on that for sure. Me and Jon have even spoken about it. It’s definitely a real thing.”

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