Joe Joyce vs Zhilei Zhang 2: UK start time, TV channel, live stream, undercard for HUGE rematch in London
JOE JOYCE will be seeking revenge when he takes on Zhilei Zhang in a highly anticipated rematch TONIGHT.
The Brit suffered the first defeat of his professional career when the two last met in April.
The fight was stopped in the sixth round after Zhang dealt a gruesome blow to Joyce's right eye, damaging it to the point of closure.
Zhang not only became the first person to beat the "Juggernaut";, but he also claimed the WBO interim heavyweight title in the process.
The winner of Saturday night's highly anticipated bout could potentially set up a mouthwatering clash with Oleksandr Usyk.
But defeat could leave either staring retirement in the face.
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At 37, Joyce knows this could be a last-chance saloon with a consecutive loss causing irreplaceable damage.
But revenge on the night not only gets his career back on track but lines him up with that first ever world title challenge.
Zhang, 40, was denied the chance to fight Tyson Fury, 35, due to his obligated rematch with Joyce.
So another win could earn him a dream bout with the Gypsy King to close out his career.
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When is Joe Joyce vs Zhilei Zhang 2
- Joe Joyce vs Zhilei Zhang 2 will take place on Saturday, September 23.
- The card is set to get underway from 6pm, while the main event is scheduled for 10:30pm BST
- The OVO Arena in London will host.
What TV channel is Joe Joyce vs Zhilei Zhang 2 on and can it be live streamed?
- Joe Joyce vs Zhilei Zhang 2 will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 2.
- TNT Sports customers can live stream all the action via the discovery+ app or website.
- Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action from the OVO Arena by following SunSport's live blog.
What happened at the weigh in?
Joyce packed on almost two stone to be a career heaviest for his massive revenge mission against Zhang.
The big rematch will be a colossal 40st affair as Joyce tipped the scales at a whopping 20st 1lb and Zhang also added pounds to hit 20st 7lb.
Fine art graduate Joyce was only 18st 4lb for the original clash and looked good at the weigh-in.
Who are their trainers?
Joyce is trained by legendary Cuban Ismael Salas in his Las Vegas base.
The coach has become famous for using 8in platform boots to help hold pads for the 6ft 6in Joyce.
Meanwhile, Zhang works with former NABA and IBC cruiserweight champion Shaun George.
What belts are on the line?
The WBO "interim" title will be at stake.
It means the winner is therefore in line to challenge for the full belt held by Usyk.
But currently, the IBF are next in line with Filip Hrgovic primed for a shot at the belts next.
What happened in the last fight?
Zhang came out the traps fast from the opening bell and established an early lead.
Joyce could not avoid the lead right hand jab and by six rounds his eye was completely shut.
The Brit was pulling back into it but the damage to his eye was too severe leaving the ref with no choice but to wave it off.
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Undercard
Here are all the confirmed bouts on the card:
- MAIN EVENT: Joe Joyce vs Zhilei Zhang - for WBO Interim heavyweight title
- Pierce O'Leary vs Kane Gardner
- Anthony Yarde vs TBA
- 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