Joe Joyce Makes Professional Debut On Friday
Against former British title challenger Ian Lewison at the O2 Indigo
Picture: Hayemaker Ringstar & O2 Indigo
Headlining the show, Olympic silver medallist, Putney's own Heavyweight Joe 'Juggernaut' Joyce, makes his professional debut against former WBO Inter-Continental Champion Ian Lewison. Lewison brings a wealth of experience to the ring, with a 12-3 record, winning 8 of these by knockout.
The fight tomorrow (Friday) will be 10 rounds, which is longer than most heavyweights start their professional careers with.
34 year old Joe is a former Elliot School pupil and Olympic silver medallist is touted as a potential world title challenger.
In an interview in July this year, with Boxing News following Joe's signing with Hayemaker Ringstar, Haye said of Joe: “We’re talking about an eight or 10-rounder in his first fight. He’s got it in the tank. I’ve seen it against world class professionals, undefeated professionals who are ranked very, very highly in the world. Behind closed doors he’s given a very good account of himself and I’m certain when the lights come on he will flourish. He’s a big name fighter, and he showed that at the Olympics when he was beaten to the gold by a controversial decision.”
October 19, 2017