Heavyweight Showdown: Whyte vs Joyce to Headline Major Boxing Event in April
In a thrilling development for boxing fans, heavyweight contenders Dillian Whyte and Joe Joyce are set to face off in a high-stakes match on April 5. This exciting bout will headline an all-heavyweight card at the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester, England, marking the start of Frank Warren’s 2025 partnership with DAZN.
Whyte, boasting a record of 31-3 (21 KOs), enters the ring following a impressive seventh-round stoppage against Ebenezer Tetteh in December. The 36-year-old “Body Snatcher” has been working to regain momentum after his 2022 loss to Tyson Fury.
Joyce, with a record of 16-3 (15 KOs), hasn’t competed since his points loss to Derek Chisora in July. While he’s scheduled for a March 1 bout against Patrick Korte, the upcoming clash with Whyte may take precedence.
The undercard features an intriguing heavyweight matchup between Lawrence Okolie and Richard Riakporhe. Okolie, ranked third by the WBC in the heavyweight division, will face Riakporhe, who’s moving up from cruiserweight following a loss to Chris Billam-Smith.
Adding to the excitement, rising star David Adeleye will take on Jeamie TKV, while Olympic medalist Delicious Orie is set to make his professional debut on this star-studded card.
This event promises to be a landmark moment in the heavyweight division, potentially reshaping the landscape of boxing’s most prestigious weight class.
