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Topics: Joseph Parker, Boxing
Chris Stonadge
Unbeaten British star Joe Joyce takes on Joseph Parker this evening in a battle for the WBO interim heavyweight championship.
The winner between the Olympic silver medalist, who is 13-0 since turning professional in 2017, and the former World Champion will become mandatory challenger for Oleksandr Usyk.
Well known for previously holding the WBO title and losing it to Anthony Joshua, Parker recently defeated Derek Chisora in two fights in Manchester.
Joyce is an imposing figure at 198cm (6’5”), utilising his lengthy reach in order to tire his opponents with jabs and backing them against the ropes. Parker, meanwhile, is a more sleight figure, with Joyce calling him ‘little Joe’ in the buildup for the fight.
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"I don't really care what he thinks or what his opinion is of my power or how I fight," said the former world champion.
"He'll get a taste of it on Saturday night. I've done the work and I back everything that (trainer) Andy (Lee] says. We've put in the work, me and Andy, in the gym, every day, grinding away.”
Joyce said: "This fight has been a long time in the making. Parker realised he had nowhere else to go and eventually had to take this fight. No 1 vs No 2. The winner goes on to fight for the world title! It’s going to be a cracking fight and you will see why he tried so hard to avoid me!
Here is everything you need to know about Joe Joyce v Joseph Parker.
The bout for the interim belt will be available to watch live on BT Sport Box Office in the UK. Viewers will be able to purchase the event for £19.99, and can watch live from 7pm with the main event expected at 10:30pm.
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Fans can also stream the event on the BT Sport App.