MMA Fighting is providing live round-by-round updates for the anticipated heavyweight rematch between WBO interim heavyweight champion, Zhilei Zhang, and Olympic silver medalist, Joe Joyce, at Wembley Arena in London, with the main event expected to start around 6 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
Zhang Zhilei, the current WBO interim heavyweight champion, is set to face off Joe Joyce in a much-anticipated rematch. The fight, which is scheduled for Saturday night, will be held at the Wembley Arena in London. Zhilei, originally from China, can claim the biggest victory of his career to his name- his capture of the interim belt with a sixth-round knockout of Joyce this past April. The 40-year-old has managed to secure a solid record with 20 of his 25 professional wins brought to a close.
Joe Joyce, on the other hand, is an Olympic silver medalist who was shaping up to be a solid heavyweight contender prior to his stunning loss to Zhang. The 38-year-old Englishman had maintained a flawless record: 15-0 with 14 knockouts in the professional ring before succumbing to Zhang in their previously fought battle.
Viewers can expect the main event between Zhilei Zhang and Joe Joyce to commence around 6 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The 12-round contest is being fought over Zhang’s coveted WBO interim heavyweight title. Continue following for live blog entries featuring round-by-round updates of this main event.