Hrgovic reversed the result as a professional in April 2025, winning a 10-round unanimous decision. The Croatian has since stopped Moses Itauma in the ninth round to capture the vacant IBF belt, showing how quickly one major result can transform an aging heavyweight’s career.
That example may reinforce Joyce’s belief that he can do something similar. If he survives an early attack and overwhelms a recognizable opponent late, one fortunate result might return him to contention. The immediate difficulty is finding that fight. Five defeats in six appearances leave promoters with little reason to offer him a major
