Bellew vs Haye 2: Joe Joyce delivers verdict on Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury, Dillian Whyte & Dereck Chisora
Monday 30 April 2018 15:47, UK
Joe Joyce has fought just three pro bouts but is already in the middle of the exciting heavyweight mix.
Olympic silver medal winner Joyce could claim Lenroy Thomas' Commonwealth belt this weekend, live on Sky Sports Box Office, before turning his attention to even bigger names.
Joyce told Sky Sports about his British heavyweight rivals…
Anthony Joshua
Joyce's verdict: My first goal was to get to the Olympics, and I've achieved that, now it's time to be the world champion and the No 1 in the professionals.
I don't think I'm far away [from Joshua]. I'm close to being in the top 10 and beyond.
[My skills match up] very well with him. We've done plenty of rounds. We've got different attributes. I like sparring Joshua.
Tyson Fury
Joyce's verdict: He will be a lot tougher now he's in better shape. Even overweight he caused problems - he was tricky to spar. He was awkward, unorthodox, threw shots from mad angles, switch-hitting. He is a handful.
Dillian Whyte
Joyce's verdict: He's up there, man. I rate him. He's doing some good work. I sparred him early on, but not recently.
In a couple of fights [I could fight Dillian]. I'm at that level.
Dereck Chisora
Joyce's verdict: Because of my abilities [I would beat him]. I have confidence in my abilities.
My style, my engine, and my size would be all wrong for him.
