Can Joe Joyce get back in the frame for a chance at a heavyweight championship challenge?
If he wins his rematch against Zhilei Zhang following his loss to the Chinese fighter in April, then he has been suggested as a potential rival for WBO belt holder Oleksandr Usyk, as Zhang is now the interim titlist.
He is also rumoured to be a potential opponent against WBC champion Tyson Fury.
Here's all you need to know about Zhang vs. Joyce 2.
When is the Zhang vs. Joyce 2 fight tonight? Date, start time
- Date: Saturday, September 23
- Main card: 7:30 p.m. UK / 2:30 p.m. ET
- Main event ringwalks (approx): 10.30 p.m. UK / 5.30 p.m. ET
The main card is set to get underway at 7:30 p.m. UK / 2:30 p.m. ET with the main event ringwalks scheduled for 10.30 p.m. UK / 5.30 p.m. ET. These timings could change due to the length of the undercard fights.
What channel/stream is Zhang vs. Joyce 2 tonight?
- U.S.: ESPN+
- UK: TNT Sports
TNT Sports will broadcast the fight in the UK, while fans in the U.S. can stream the fight on ESPN+ (click here for more information).
Where is the Zhang vs. Joyce 2 fight being held tonight?
The fight will take place at the OVO Wembley Arena in London.
Joe Joyce record and bio
- Nationality: British
- Date of Birth: September 19, 1985
- Height: 6' 6"
- Reach: 80"
- Total Fights: 16
- Record: 15-1 (14 KOs)
Zhilei Zhang record and bio
- Nationality: Chinese
- Date of Birth: May 2, 1983
- Height: 6' 6"
- Reach: N/A
- Total Fights: 27
- Record: 25-1-1 (20 KOs)
Zhang vs. Joyce 2 fight card
- Zhilei Zhang vs. Joe Joyce; For Zhang’s WBO interim heavyweight title
- Anthony Yarde vs. TBA; Light heavyweight
- Sam Noakes vs. Carlos Perez; Lightweight
- Pierce O’Leary vs. Kane Gardner; Super lightweight
- Zach Parker vs. Khalid Graidia; Super middleweight
- Ezra Taylor vs. Joel McIntyre; Light heavyweight
- Royston Barney-Smith vs. TBA; Super featherweight
- Moses Itauma vs. Amine Boucetta; Heavyweight
- Tommy Fletcher vs. TBA; Cruiserweight
- Aloys Youmbi vs, Erik Nazaryan; Cruiserweight
- Sean Noakes vs. TBA; Welterweight