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Joe Joyce vs Joseph Parker

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Joe Joyce vs Joseph Parker was a professional heavyweight boxing match held at Manchester Arena in England on 24 September 2022. Joyce stopped Parker with a left hook in the eleventh round, earning the vacant interim WBO heavyweight title and handing Parker the first knockout loss of his professional career. The bout matched Joyce’s sustained pressure and high punch output against Parker’s movement, combinations, and prior championship experience.

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In which round did Joe Joyce stop Joseph Parker?

Joyce knocked out Parker in the 11th round to win the interim WBO heavyweight title. The stoppage came after Joyce's relentless pace and heavy jab gradually wore down the former WBO champion over the course of the fight.

Where did the Joyce vs Parker fight take place?

The fight was held at the AO Arena in Manchester, England, in 2022. Joyce's interim WBO heavyweight title was on the line, and the victory made him the mandatory challenger for the full WBO belt held by Oleksandr Usyk.

Was Joe Joyce vs Joseph Parker a close fight before the stoppage?

Joyce was ahead on all three judges' scorecards entering the 11th round, having built a lead through consistent pressure, his jab, and superior work rate. Parker showed resilience and landed clean shots of his own, but Joyce's size and stamina advantage proved decisive in the championship rounds.

What did the Joyce vs Parker win mean for the heavyweight division?

The victory positioned Joyce as the WBO mandatory challenger, putting him in line for a shot at Oleksandr Usyk's unified heavyweight titles. It also cemented Joyce's reputation as one of the most avoided heavyweights in boxing, given his exceptional chin, stamina, and power.

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