1) Joyce TKO 11 Joseph Parker (September 2022)
Joseph Parker, a brave fighter from New Zealand, was unable to withstand Joyce’s relentless aggression despite his own courage and best attempts to defend himself in the ring in September 2022. In round 11, Joyce delivered a remarkable left hook that shattered Parker’s determination, making it one of the finest punches he had ever thrown.
2) Joyce KO 10 Daniel Dubois (November 2020)
Joyce’s victory over Dubois in 2020 marked a significant turning point for him. Initially perceived as equals, both fighters were believed to be progressing at a comparable rate. However, it became evident that Joyce had surpassed Dubois during their encounter, dominating him throughout the 10 rounds. The silent atmosphere of the empty arena amplified the intensity of the match as Joyce relentlessly defeated Dubois. This outcome fueled speculation about Dubois’ commitment, particularly due to his apparent struggle with an eye injury, leading some to question if he had given up when faced with adversity.
3) Chisora TKO 8 Carlos Takam (July 2018)
Chisora’s victory over Takam not only stands out as his most impressive win on paper, but it is also undeniably the most exhilarating and dramatic performance of his entire career. Considering the nature of his career, this is quite a statement. Chisora spent most of the fight trailing behind Takam, but in a surprising turn of events, he managed to completely reverse the situation in the eighth round by catching his resilient French opponent off guard with two powerful right hand punches.
4) Joyce TKO 6 Carlos Takam (July 2021)
Joyce’s victory over Takam in the sixth round, three years after Chisora’s win, may not be as remarkable, but it still counts as a significant achievement. This win showcased Joyce’s improvement in facing tougher opponents and his ability to finish the fight swiftly within six rounds.
5) Chisora SD 12 Kubrat Pulev (July 2022)
Despite being messy and a difficult struggle, this victory could be seen as the most crucial one in Chisora’s career. With numerous people doubting him and urging him to retire, it was essential for Chisora not to validate his critics by suffering yet another loss against Pulev in 2022. Regardless of the manner in which he achieved it, the fact that he managed to evade this outcome was a triumph – and an unexpected one at that – for the fighter from Finchley.
Mark Robinson from Matchroom Boxing captures Dereck Chisora successfully landing a punch on Kubrat Pulev.
6) Joyce UD 12 Bryant Jennings (July 2019)
It should come as no surprise that American Bryant Jennings is recognized for his endurance and defensive intelligence, as he remains the sole individual to have gone the distance with Joyce for the full 12 rounds. Although he may have only claimed a few rounds in the bout, simply enduring Joyce’s relentless pressure and making it to the final bell can be seen as a kind of triumph.
7) Joyce TKO 6 Bermane Stiverne (February 2019)
Bermane Stiverne, a former WBC heavyweight champion, was clearly not in his prime when he faced Joyce in February 2019. Despite this, Joyce made sure to emphasize Stiverne’s decline by gradually wearing him down and ultimately defeating him in the sixth round.
8) Chisora TKO 6 Malik Scott (July 2013)
Although it may be tempting to mock Scott in retrospect, it is important to acknowledge that during his fight against Chisora in July 2013, he was actually undefeated in 36 matches and regarded as a promising contender. However, Scott’s lack of experience and uncertainty became apparent, as he ultimately proved to be overmatched by Chisora, who defeated him in the sixth round.
9) Chisora KO 2 Artur Szpilka (July 2019)
Chisora’s last display of sheer dominance was seen in July 2019 when he swiftly defeated Szpilka in just two rounds. It stands as one of the most impressive finishes of his eventful career. Right from the start, Chisora aggressively pursued his Polish rival, ultimately cornering him on the ropes in the second round and concluding the match with a relentless barrage of punches.
10) Chisora TKO 5 Edmund Gerber (September 2013)
Despite not being a stylish victory or one that has stood the test of time, it is undeniable that Chisora’s fifth-round stoppage of Gerber to claim the vacant European heavyweight title was a positive outcome at the time. Gerber, with a record of 23-1, was considered a promising contender in the German heavyweight boxing scene.
