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Published 07/25/2021, 3:04 AM EDT

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The British boxing sensation, Joe Joyce, donned the most hilarious walkout costume for his fight against the veteran Carlos Takam. This was his first boxing outing of 2021, and Joyce wanted to make the most out of it in every second. As a result, he wore an unusual red-colored outfit that accrued the attention of the entire boxing fraternity.

Despite stunning fans with his unique costume, Joyce’s sole aim on fight night was to bag a crucial win. He certainly executed his game plan once he took up the squared circle against his rival, Takam.

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‘Juggernaut’ began the fight slowly as he wanted to decode Takam’s style. Once he figured out the latter, he went all guns blazing and adopted an offensive approach. Takam, who didn’t wish to get pressed, began throwing wild hits at the Brit.

Joyce figured that out and showcased some exuberant defensive skills in this fight. He dodged the heat coming off his contemporary’s hands and landed some quick counter-attacks.

The fight seemed in his favor from the very beginning, and in the later rounds, it was clear that he would win if it went to the distance. That said, ‘Juggernaut’ left no doubts about his performance in his first big test at the heavyweight landscape. He attained a solid T/KO win in round 6.

With this classic win, the 35-year-old has now put himself in a position to contend against the biggest of fighters in this division.

Is Joe Joyce the next big thing in the heavyweight mix?

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With his win over Takam, ‘Juggernaut’ Joyce has sent a fiery statement in the big men’s division. Also, he’s improved his clean track record to 13 wins. With every fight, ‘Juggernaut’ has shown the ability to uncover his terrifying versions to vanquish every opponent thrown in front of him.

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Now that he’s hammered a veteran of the game, Joyce will look forward to aligning himself against fresh and even more challenging contenders. As he is definitely the next big thing in the most dynamic division of the sport, it’ll be interesting to see when he makes his return.

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Will we get to see another unique walkout robe in that fight? What did you make of his robe from the Takam fight?

Watch this story – Event Recap: Best Fights From Joe Joyce vs. Carlos Takam

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Prathamesh Singh Chauhan is a Boxing Author at EssentiallySports. He is a graduate from the International Institute of Sports Management who combines his love for sports, particularly combat sports, and his flair for writing and analysis to help him in his day-to-day work. He has prior professional experience with sporting organizations such as Star Sports, Khelo India, and NBA.
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