Parker v Joyce Betting Odds & Analysis

Joe Joyce is unbeaten in his career. He knocked out Christian Hammer in July. Joyce will fight former world champion Joseph Parker in Manchester this weekend. The winner will be in line for a title shot against Oleksandr Usyk.

Parker is seven years younger than Joyce. He made his pro debut back in 2012 and has a record of 21-0. In 2016 he fought Andy Ruiz Jr. for the WBO heavyweight title. Then he faced Anthony Joshua in Cardiff and lost via a unanimous decision. Since then he has beaten Alexander Flores, Alex Leapai, Shawndell Winters, Junior Fa and Derek Chisora.

Joyce turned professional in July 2017, aged 31. He has won 13 of his 14 fights by knockout. Joyce is 37 years old. Parker and Joyce are fighting for the WBO interim heavyweight title at AO Arena this weekend.

Parker is confident of beating Joyce despite the odds of 6/4. He has improved his game since teaming up with trainer Andy Lee. He will need to use his superior agility and sprightliness to win. The fight is on Saturday at the O2 Arena.

Parker and Joyce are going to fight on Saturday. Joyce is taller than Parker and has a four-inch reach advantage. The Juggernaut is more powerful than his opponent, but he still has impressive stamina. Parker has hit the canvas three times in his professional career, twice against Whyte and once against Chisora. The fight is going for a close points decision. BetVictor offers odds of 8/15 for the fight to go the distance.