Delicious Orie has shared his thoughts on Joe Joyce’s boxing future amid a challenging period for the heavyweight champion, who has faced his fifth loss in six fights. Joyce, who previously secured Commonwealth gold and an Olympic silver, has struggled since his impressive start, with only one victory since 2022.

Joyce's recent record includes:

• Back-to-back KOs against Zhilei Zhang
• Points losses to Derek Chisora and Filip Hrgovic
• A recent stoppage loss to Artem Suslenkov this month

Orie, also a Commonwealth champion, expressed his concern, stating, "I think he’s overstayed his welcome." He reflected on his own career, having retired after just one fight, and suggested that Joyce should have considered stepping back earlier.

He emphasized the importance of self-motivation in sports, saying, "If your ‘why’ is big enough, do it. Don’t do it for anybody else." Orie acknowledged the difficulty of retiring from a sport that defines an athlete but stressed that recognizing when to step back is crucial for health and well-being.

Orie concluded by encouraging athletes to pursue what ignites their passion, asserting, "Whatever you feel keeps that fire within you, do that." He emphasized that personal motivations should guide decisions about continuing or stepping away from boxing.