After Joe Joyce beat Christian Hammer Last weekend, many questions were raised for ‘The Juggernaut’ about him fighting for a world heavyweight title.
WBO’s number one candidate is lining up to be shot at Oleksandr Usyk-Anthony Joshua 2 winner and has even been mentioned as a competitor for Tyson Fury by WBC champion co-promoter Bob Arum.
Teddy Atlas on Joe Joyce
Teddy Atlas, the renowned boxing analyst and trainer, gave his opinion on a potential future world title challenger and offered little praise for the 36-year-old when he hit the ground running. on his podcast ‘Fight’.
“First of all, people should know he is an Olympic Silver Medalist. He’s a big, tough guy, there’s no doubt about that. He shoots well, and he has to shoot well because of the lack of technique in certain areas, especially the defence.”
“He’s a good puncher, a heavyweight, he’s not a quick puncher but he’s a heavy hitter with a stick and he can knock you down because of him constantly. rush at you.”
“He’s slow, he’s predictable, he’s one-sided, his feet aren’t fast so him and Tyson Fury seem unrealistic. The only real thing about it is that they’re both on the other side of the pond. “
“There is more interest there than ever here [in America]. Although Fury is known everywhere. Look, they brought 90,000 people to Wembley to see Fury with Dillian Whyte. If you can get 90,000 people into one stadium for Fury to fight Dillian Whyte, why don’t they put some people in there to see Joyce too?”
Atlas decries Whyte’s performance against Fury
Atlas then turned his attention to Whyte, who underperformed against Fury on April 23 finished in the sixth knockout round for the champion.
“He [Whyte] come so unprepared. It’s like not understanding what you’re fighting for. Really, it was shocking.”
“He got in there, he didn’t know what to do. Lose, I don’t care but show you’re prepared for what you’re dealing with.”
“It’s like he doesn’t know about the style, abilities and weapons he’s going to have to deal with what Fury brings to the table.”
