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Boxing fans are in for a thrilling showdown tonight as Joe Joyce takes on Zhilei Zhang at the OVO Arena in London. This highly anticipated rematch comes after Zhang handed Joyce his first defeat in April, delivering a knockdown blow to the eye that forced the referee to stop the bout in Round 6. Not only did Zhang become the first man to beat Joyce, but he also took home the WBO interim title. Tonight, Joyce has the opportunity to get his career back on track and position himself for a future world title challenge against champion Oleksandr Usyk.
Get ready for the showdown
Wondering when it all kicks off? Here's what you need to know:
- The ring-walks for Joe Joyce vs Zhilei Zhang 2 are expected at approximately 10:30pm BST.
- The main event is due to get underway at around 10:50pm BST.
- Please note that timings could be subject to change depending on the length of the undercard fights.
- The main card is scheduled to start at 7:30pm BST.
How to watch
If you can't make it to the OVO Arena, don't worry! Here's how you can catch all the action:
- Joe Joyce vs Zhilei Zhang 2 will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 2.
- TNT Sports customers can live stream the fight using the discovery+ app or website.
- You can also stay up to date with all the action by following SunSport's live blog.
What's on the card?
Aside from the electrifying main event, here are the other exciting bouts you can look forward to:
- 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
With so much at stake and revenge on Joe Joyce's mind, this rematch promises to be an epic battle that no boxing fan should miss. Make sure to tune in and witness the fireworks!
