An all-U.K. heavyweight clash takes over the O2 Arena as Joe Joyce and Derek Chisora clash on July 27. The fight airs on ESPN+ in the U.S. and TNT in the U.K.
Joyce (16-2) is a former British, Commonwealth, and European heavyweight champion, an early highlight of his career being a win against a young Daniel Dubois in 2020. The 38-year-old won the interim WBO heavyweight title but lost it following two straight losses against Zhilei Zhang. He rebounded against Kash Ali in March.
Chisora (34-13) looks to return to title contention after losing against Tyson Fury in 2022 for the WBC heavyweight title, the third loss against Fury for the 40-year-old. "Del Boy" last fought a year ago, beating Gerald Washington.
The fight is years in the making, as Joyce has called out Chisora for avoiding him. The latter believes the contest will end by the first round, but Joyce has a different idea of how the fight will play out.
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"He's guessing. He'll try," Joyce told Boxnation via Boxing News 24. "I believe I'll stop him. I'm not sure when because he's got a tough character. He'll probably weather the storm for a bit, and then I'll take him out whenever I see the opportunity.
"Me and Chisora will make a great fight, and it's one not to be missed. I'm the Juggernaut, so he's going to find out why he's been avoiding me."
On the undercard, local gold is on the line in a rematch, a top contender looks to prove she deserves a title shot, while multiple prospects are ready to impress.
Joe Joyce vs. Derek Chisora undercard
Here's a breakdown of all the action on the Joyce vs. Chisora card.
Dennis McCann vs. Ionut Baluta
- Division/Weight: Super Bantamweight
- McCann record: 15-0-1
- Baluta record: 16-4-1
- Belts at stake: European super bantamweight title
The co-feature will see Dennis McCann vs. Ionut Baluta for the European super bantamweight title.
McCann (15-0-1) won the Commonwealth super bantamweight title in 2022 and the British belt in March. Baluta (16-4-1) is a former European bantamweight champion who is 1-1-1 in his last three fights.
The two fought one another in August 2023. It ended in a draw after McCann suffered a cut following a clash of heads. They look to make sure this fight ends with a true winner.
Raven Chapman vs. Yohana Sarabia
- Division/Weight: Featherweight
- Chapman record: 8-0
- Sarabia record: 10-0
- Belts at stake: N/A
Also on the card will be Raven Chapman vs. Yohana Sarabia.
Chapman (8-0) has two wins via knockout. The 2016 England Boxing National Amateur Championships medalist went 3-0 in 2023 and is ranked seventh in the WBC's featherweight rankings. A win could result in a fight against WBC champion Skye Nicolson.
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Sarabia (10-0) competes in the U.K. for the first time in her career. The Columbian has six wins via knockout.
Ryan Garner vs. Archie Sharp
- Division/Weight: Super Featherweight
- Garner record: 15-0
- Sharp record: 25-0
- Belts at stake: N/A
Ryan Garner faces Archie Sharp.
Garner (15-0) has eight wins via knockout. "The Piranha" is ranked 24th in the WBC's super featherweight rankings.
The Sidcup-born Sharp (25-0) held European gold early in his career. He competes three months after beating Reuquen Cona Facundo Arce via points.
Moses Itauma vs. Mariusz Wach
- Division/Weight: Heavyweight
- Itauma record: 9-0
- Wach record: 38-10
- Belts at stake: N/A
Further down the card is Moses Itauma vs. Mariusz Wach.
A multi-time gold medalist in the amateurs, Itauma (9-0) looks to go 3-0 in 2024. The 19-year-old has seven wins via knockout and looks to prove he's the next big thing at heavyweight.
The 44-year-old Wach (38-10) failed to capture heavyweight gold against Wladimir Klitschko in 2012 and has attempted to work his way back up ever since. The Polish fighter is 2-2 in his last four fights, his last contest being a win in October.
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Brandun Lee vs. Juan Anacona
- Division/Weight: Super Lightweight
- Lee record: 28-0
- Anacona record: 11-0
- Belts at stake: N/A
Brandun Lee faces Juan Anacona.
An amateur wrestling gold medalist and Golden Gloves Championships winner, Lee (28-0) went 2-0 in 2023. He recently signed with Queensberry Promotions after a previous partnership with Premier Boxing Champions, making him a significant American signing for Queensberry.
Anacona (11-0) competes outside Colombia for the first time. The 20-year-old has six wins via knockout.
Royston Barney-Smith vs. Brian Barajas
- Division/Weight: Super Featherweight
- Barney-Smith record: 10-0
- Barajas record: 7-0-1
- Belts at stake: N/A
A two-time National Champion, Barney-Smith (10-0) looks to go 3-0 in 2024. "Sugar Boy Roy" has five wins via knockout.
Barajas (7-0-1) went 5-0 in 2023, winning three fights via knockout. The 23-year-old competes outside of Columbia for the first time as a pro.
Sean Noakes vs. Inder Bassi
- Division/Weight: Welterweight
- Noakes record: 7-0
- Bassi record: 12-1
- Belts at stake: N/A
Finally, Sean Noakes faces Inder Bassi.
Noakes (7-0) has four wins via knockout. The 29-year-old looks to go 2-0 in 2024.
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Bassi (12-1) is on a ten-fight win streak and fights a few weeks after beating Ilias Liokaftos via points on Fourth of July weekend.
Joe Joyce vs. Derek Chisora tune-in info
- Date: Saturday, July 27
- Time: 2 p.m. ET | 11 a.m. PT | 7 p.m. BST | 4 a.m. AEST (Sunday)
- Main event start time (approx.): 5:30 p.m. ET | 10:30 p.m. BST
- Location: O2 Arena — London, England
- How to watch:
- U.S.: ESPN+
- U.K.: TNT Sports
Fight fans in the U.S. can watch Joe Joyce vs. Derek Chisora on ESPN+. You can subscribe to ESPN+ for $10.99 on a monthly subscription and $109.99 on an annual subscription.
The fight is available in the U.K. via TNT Sports (£3.99/month or £39.99/year via discovery+).
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