Joe Joyce losses
Over 7 years as a professional, Joe Joyce has compiled a 16-4 (15) record, including eleven title fights. He has four losses against three different opponents, three of them in title fights.
4. Joe Joyce loses to Filip Hrgović via unanimous decision
On April 5, 2025 Joe Joyce fought Filip Hrgović for the vacant WBO International heavyweight title. Joyce was 39 years old with a record of 16-3, and Hrgović was 32 with a record of 17-1. Both Joyce and Hrgović were coming off a loss. Joyce lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Hrgović.
3. Joe Joyce loses to Derek Chisora via unanimous decision
On July 27, 2024 Joe Joyce faced Derek Chisora in a heavyweight bout. Joyce was 38 years old with a record of 16-2, and Chisora was 40 with a record of 34-13. Both Joyce and Chisora were coming off a win. Joyce lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Chisora.
2. Joe Joyce loses to Zhang Zhilei in their 2nd fight via KO
On September 23, 2023 Joe Joyce fought Zhang Zhilei for the WBO interim heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Joyce was 38 years old with a record of 15-1, and Zhilei was 40 with a record of 25-1-1. Joyce was coming off a loss, while Zhilei was coming off a win. Zhilei stopped Joyce via KO in the 3rd round. Failed to capture the title.
1. Joe Joyce loses to Zhang Zhilei via KO
On April 15, 2023 Joe Joyce defended his WBO interim heavyweight title against Zhang Zhilei. Joyce was 37 years old with a record of 15-0, and Zhilei was 39 with a record of 24-1-1. Joyce was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak, while Zhilei was coming off a loss. Zhilei stopped Joyce via TKO in the 6th round. Lost the title.