Joe Joyce vs. Derek Chisora: Live round-by-round updates

Joe Joyce and Derek Chisora look to secure their second consecutive win respectively in a hard-hitting heavyweight main event.

In 2023, Joyce suffered a significant setback in his professional boxing debut after Zhang Zhilei defeated him twice inside the distance. On March 16, 'Juggernaut' returned to action and bounced back with a tenth-round knockout win against Kash Ali, pushing his record to 16-2 (15 KOs).

Meanwhile, Chisora has been a mainstay in the heavyweight boxing division for over a decade, as he's fought all of the top fighters. 'War' last fought in August 2023 when he defeated Gerald Washington by unanimous decision to bounce back from a loss against Tyson Fury and extend his record to 34-13 (23 KOs).

Joyce and Chisora will meet inside The O2 Arena in London with the former listed as a sizeable betting favorite by Bovada. Anything can happen in this twelve-round matchup, but the judges likely won't be needed.

Follow along with Sportskeeda for live updates of the heavyweight main event between Joyce and Chisora.

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Joe Joyce vs. Derek Chisora

Round 1:

Joe Joyce vs. Derek Chisora is underway. Chisora immediately closes the distance and grabs Joyce. Chisora found some success in the clinch and wants to stay in this position. Joyce landed when Chisora came forward. Chisora is looking slow and unmotivated early as Joyce slowly starts letting his hands go.

Chisora's game plan is clear - don't let Joyce fight at range. Joyce lands a clean left hook and catches Chisora's attention. Chisora is finding success in the dirty boxing department. Joyce stuns Chisora with a short punch to end round one.

Round 2:

Joe Joyce seems more comfortable now as he's increased his volume to start round two. Joyce pushed Derek Chisora off the clinch and looks destined to secure a knockout win. Joyce's short right hand is finding a home.

Chisora threw a few massive hooks, which Joyce shrugged off. Joyce needs to be careful not to let Chisora overly pursue the clinch. Chisora gets the crowd's attention with several overhand punches that caught Joyce. Joyce's lack of head movement could be a problem moving forward.

Round 3:

Derek Chisora starts round three with a hook to Joe Joyce's chin. Chisora unraveled a three-fight combination, including two to the body. Joyce is trying to time something when Chisora closes the distance.

Joyce and Chisora locked up in the clinch again. Joyce is finding success from distance, but Chisora isn't letting him get comfortable. Joyce lands a left hook and follows up with a right and another left hook to end round three.

Round 4:

Chisora is moving backward to start round four and Joyce is starting to take over this fight. Joyce is also increasing his volume. Chisora landed a big punch that got Joyce's attention. The heavyweights lock up in the corner temporarily.

The crowd is on Chisora's side. Joyce had Chisora in the corner for a second but couldn't capitalize. Chisora may be getting desperate as he attempted to back up dramatically and trick Joyce into walking into an overhand punch.

Round 5:

Joe Joyce is increasing his forward pressure. He may be sensing that Derek Chisora is getting tired. Joyce's straight punches have been sharp to start round five. Chisora is holding on to Joyce and trying to buy time.

Joyce's chin has been showcased in this fight, as Chisora has landed several big punches. Joyce is building his combinations when he has Chisora against the ropes. Chisora lands a massive right hand and Joyce walked through it. Chisora is unloading punches, but he's running out of energy.

Round 6:

Joe Joyce is letting his hands go. Derek Chisora could be in trouble. Joyce stuns Chisora with a jab. Chisora continues to unload hooks in close. Joyce is countering with close punches, but the aggressiveness needed to take out Chisora isn't there.

Joyce should have already won this fight, but he looks uninspired. Chisora is throwing more punches and visually looks to be stealing some rounds.

Round 7:

Joe Joyce unloads three or four punches while Derek Chisora is on the ropes. Chisora fires back with a short left hook. Joyce needs to pick up his volume. The fight is there for Joyce to take, but Chisora isn't going away.

Joyce lands a big right uppercut and backs up Chisora. The referee separates them from the ropes and Joyce is moving forward with straight punches. Chisora has visible damage under his right eye. Chisora lands an overhand right. Joyce throws a barrage of punches before Chisora lands a left hook.

Round 8:

The live betting odds have Derek Chisora getting closer and closer to an upset win. Joe Joyce is increasing his forward pressure and walking through Chisora's looping punches. Joyce is trying to build off his jab.

Joyce is dominating this round and finally starting to get comfortable. Chisora is trying to set up a knockout punch, but he doesn't seem to have much left in the tank. Joyce unloads while Chisora is on the ropes. Chisora is hurt badly and trying to survive. Joyce can't capitalize and we're going to round nine.

Round 9:

Joe Joyce could finish the fight here. Derek Chisora's legs are gone and he's trying to survive this fight. Joyce is unloading combinations and racking up rounds. Chisora is still dangerous in close, but Joyce is dangerous from a distance.

The referee is keeping a close eye on Chisora. OH MY GOODNESS! Chisora lands a massive overhand right and knocks down Joyce. What a turn of events. Joyce returns to the forward pressure and Chisora is struggling.

Round 10:

Joe Joyce fires off a straight right hand that lands cleanly. Derek Chisora is struggling to stay standing and drops to his knees, no knockdown. Chisora continues to hang on the ropes and throw massive looping punches. Chisora engages with the fans that are cheering for him.

Joyce weirdly fell to the ground, which was ruled a slip. Chisora is throwing everything he has left in the tank. Chisora lands another overhand right. The fight ends with Chisora in the corner. We're going to the scorecards.

Official Result: Derek Chisora defeated Joe Joyce by unanimous decision (96-94 x2 and 97-92).