Joe Joyce vs. Zhilei Zhang: Weigh-In Results & Betting Odds
There was no scale fail with the heavyweights as both Joe Joyce and Zhilei Zhang weighed in earlier today in London, UK.
As we get closer to the premier of the biopic based on the great George Foreman (Big George Foreman in theaters April 28), there will be some heavyweights rumbling tomorrow night live on ESPN+ and live from London, UK. Joe ‘The Juggernaut’ Joyce will be facing Zhilei ‘Big Bang’ Zhang and what is an intriguing matchup. Earlier today, the two men stepped on the scale ahead of their heavyweight clash, which will determine who gets a shot at the title later in the year or early next year. Here are the weights from earlier, along with the latest betting odds.
JOE JOYCE VS. ZHILEI ZHANG BETTING ODDS
Per BetMGM, Joe Joyce is the favorite at -900, and Zhilei Zhang is the underdog at +550.
Joe Joyce: Decision +400; KO/TKO -350
Draw: +2500
Zhilei Zhang: Decision +1200; KO/TKO +1000
JOE JOYCE VS. ZHILEI ZHANG WEIGH-IN RESULTS
(Vacant WBC Interim Lightweight Title — 10 Rounds)* Wildheart stepped in after Mayer’s original opponent, Christina Linardatou, was forced to withdraw after not meeting British Boxing Board of Control requirements
(Heavyweight — 6 Rounds)
(Lightweight— 12 Rounds)
JOE JOYCE VS. ZHILEI ZHANG DATE, START TIME
- Date: Saturday, April 15
- Main card: 3 p.m. ET / 12 a.m. PT
- Main event ringwalks (approx): 5:30 p.m. ET / 2:30 p.m. PT
These timings could change due to the length of the undercard fights.
WHAT CHANNEL/STREAM IS JOYCE VS. ZHANG?
- U.S.: ESPN+
- UK: BT Sport
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