London – At OVO Arena, the anticipation of the British faithful was palpable. The two fighters, Joyce and Zhang, stood at opposite corners of the ring, their eyes locked in a fierce determination. This was a fight that had been eagerly awaited, a rematch that promised to produce a Repeat for Zhang or Revenge for Joyce.
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Round 1 began, and Joyce showed a different approach this time. He moved to his left, using quick jabs to keep Zhang at bay. His right hand stayed glued to his chin, ready to defend against any incoming strikes. The crowd watched with bated breath as the fighters cautiously felt each other out. It was a round of strategy, and it seemed like Zhang might have had a slight edge in this opening stanza.
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As the bell signaled the start of Round 2, Zhang wasted no time. He unleashed a flurry of punches, landing left hooks and combinations with precision. The audience roared in as Zhang’s offensive onslaught left Joyce momentarily on the defensive. Joyce landed a good body shot, but this round was clearly in Zhang’s favor. The champ opened and closed it with remarkable striking.
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Round 3 rolled around, and it was a pivotal moment in the fight. Joyce, determined not to be outdone, began throwing more punches, although they lacked the power and precision he had displayed in the past. Zhang threw a looping left hook followed by a combination, attempting to regain control of the fight.
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Towards the end of the round, Joyce started to assert his jab with more authority. Just when it seemed like he was making a comeback, Zhang found an opening. A sharp left to the body followed by a devastating right hook landed on Joyce’s chin. The crowd gasped as Joyce fell face first, struggling to regain his composure. The referee began the count.
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Joyce fought to get back on his feet, but the count reached its climax, and he couldn’t make it in time. The referee waved his arms, signaling the end of the fight. Zhang had secured a stunning victory with that perfectly timed combination.
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This fight mirrored their previous encounter in a haunting way. In their last bout, it was a broken orbital that led to Joyce’s defeat. This time, Zhang shattered the Joyce’s soul.
