Delicious Orie shares thoughts on Joe Joyce's boxing future
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 6:18 AM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
Delicious Orie has expressed concerns regarding Joe Joyce's future in boxing following Joyce's recent defeat, marking his fifth loss in six outings. Despite Joyce's impressive amateur accomplishments, including Commonwealth gold and Olympic silver, his professional record has seen a decline since 2022, with only one win in his last six fights. Orie, who ended his own pro career after just one fight, suggests Joyce may have overstayed his welcome in the sport. He emphasizes the importance of athletes recognizing their own motivations for continuing to compete.
- •Joe Joyce has suffered five losses in six fights.
- •Delicious Orie abruptly retired from boxing after one professional bout.
- •Orie believes Joyce may have overstayed his welcome.
- •Joyce's last win came in 2024 against Kash Ali.
- •Orie emphasizes the importance of intrinsic motivation for athletes.
- 6:18 AMYahoo Sports — Delicious Orie gives honest opinion on Joe Joyce’s future: ‘Quite extreme for me to say’
"Exclusive: Orie, who emulated Joyce in winning Commonwealth gold and boxing at the Olympics, abruptly ended his pro career after just one fight. Meanwhile, Joyce’s latest defeat has raised questions about whether he has fought on for too long
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