Joe Joyce

In 2018, a decision defeat to Anthony Joshua stripped Parker of his title and unbeaten record, and a loss on points to Dillian Whyte included the first ...

I expect a close fight, but Essuman should start to take over in the middle rounds and could force Antwi to quit before the final bell. For a man of his proportions, Joyce has an incredible engine – and I think that will be the deciding factor this weekend. Cacace is the favourite on Paddy’s book, and he has the higher level experience – his only defeat was a close decision against the technically superb Martin J Ward for the British title. Joyce doesn’t really have a plan B, but I think Parker will choose to try to earn some respect in the early sessions. But the ex-titleholder has tried to reinvent himself by working with Andy Lee at Tyson Fury’s gym – and they’ve promised to add a ruthless streak to the smart skillset of the affable Kiwi. Joyce, 37, came to boxing late but in a few years he collected a bounty of gold and silver that would make a pirate happy.