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'Journey isn't over' - Joe Joyce says he'll be back after Zhilei Zhang inflicts first defeat of Juggernaut's career

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Joe Joyce said his ‘journey is not over’ after suffering the first loss of his professional career to China’s Zhilei Zhang by a sixth-round technical knockout.

The British heavyweight, a 2016 Olympic silver medallist, surrendered his WBO Interim belt against the 39-year-old in a big blow to his hopes of a shot at the world title.

Ad “I'd like to apologise to all my fans and supporters — I'll be back. My journey's not over, this is just a hurdle I've tripped over.

I'll be back,” Joyce told BT Sport. BoxingKhan banned for two years after testing positive for prohibited substance04/04/2023 AT 10:43 He added: «I'm just disappointed with my performance.

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Joe Joyce suffered a crushing defeat by Zhilei Zhang after a sixth-round stoppage at the Copper Box Arena in London.

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