How Daniel Dubois and Joe Joyce compare ahead of HUGE heavyweight clash and who are experts predicting to win fight?
HEAVYWEIGHT duo Daniel Dubois and Joy Joyce square off on Saturday night with the unbeaten pair boasting 24 knockouts between them.
A stat made even more impressive considering they have fought just 26 times combined.
And you can expect fireworks when the heavy-handed pair compete for the British, Commonwealth and European titles this weekend.
Despite being 12 years younger at the age of 23, Dubois goes into their contest more experienced in the paid ranks.
The London star has fought four more times than Joyce – who only turned turned professional in late 2017 after winning silver at the Rio 2016 Olympics.
He has stopped four more of opponents than his domestic rival, though both men have knocked out all but one of their opponents.
Joyce goes into the contest as the bigger man as he is one inch taller than DDD, while he also weighed in over three stone heavier than Dubois in his last outing.
Though Joyce has showed off his shredded new physique ahead of the eagerly-awaited dust-up, where he is looking much leaner.
And it should come as no surprise that it is Joyce who has the reach advantage over Dubois.
But how do past and present boxers see the fight going down?
TYSON FURY
The Gypsy King said: “Joe’s a big strong unit, Juggernaut, get in the way he’ll run you over. Daniel’s big and strong and youthful, fresh.
“They’re both good fighters and it’ll come down to who wants it more on the night.
“They’re both capable of winning, they’re both capable of pulling victories out and they’re both capable of knocking the other person out.”
CARL FRAMPTON
The Jackal said: “This ones really interesting. Both guys are punchers. Dubois is technically better than Joe but Joe, even though he looks really unorthodox, he’s got an engine like I’ve never seen before in my life.
“The later the fight goes on the more chance that Joe has but I’m going to stay with Dubois on this one.
“I think Dubois will get to him at some point, probably a stoppage in the middle rounds.”
DAVID HAYE
The Hayemaker said: “I can see it going both ways. I can see Dubois being able to stop Joyce if it’s an early shootout.
“But, if it’s not an early shootout and it becomes a boxing match, I believe that works in Joe Joyce’s favour.
“So I’m going to go with the man I know, the man I’ve seen take some beatings and soak it up, I’m going to go with Joe Joyce by points decision or late stoppage.”
RICKY HATTON
The Hitman said: “I think most people will lean to Dubois slightly because he’s a man in form. He’s a little bit fresher.
“Joe’s had a very distinguished amateur career, maybe he has a few more miles on the clock than Daniel. He’s quite versatile Joe. He can do pretty much everything.
“His style is a little bit in-your-face, though, which might suit Daniel Dubois. I think it’s a 50-50 fight, but Daniel might be a little bit fresher. I think that might just make the difference.”
PAULIE MALIGNAGGI
The Magic Man: “My prediction is an explosive fight. Could go either ways.
“They’re both big punching guys looking for the big one. I edge towards Dubois at this moment.”
LIAM SMITH
Beefy said: “I think it’s a top fight between two very good Heavyweights who are both on the up.
“It’s a good clash of styles. If Dubois has it in the tank, I think he wins, he’s better all round.
“If he doesn’t, and doesn’t do Joyce in the first few rounds, then Joyce could come on for a late stoppage. But, my pick is Dubois win, 4-6 rounds.”
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NATHAN GORMAN
Dubois’ former foe Gorman said: “It’s a real 50-50 fight in my opinion.
“I think lot of people are writing Joe off, but it’s a lot closer than that. Joyce has got a good amateur pedigree.
“Daniel on the other hand is a big power puncher, massive backhand. Under six I’ll favour Daniel, over six it’ll be interesting to see what happens.”