“They don’t want a war with the Juggernaut” vowed Joe Joyce’s personalised entrance music – and while this wasn’t a classic display , the Putney man continues to roll on.

The Comet: Action from the fight between Joe Joyce and Alexander Ustinov at the King Of Herts show in Stevenage. Picture: DANNY LOOAction from the fight between Joe Joyce and Alexander Ustinov at the King Of Herts show in Stevenage. Picture: DANNY LOO (Image: ©2019 Archant)

The bout was over in round three, stopped after Alexander Ustinov had been sent to the canvas.

The Comet: Action from the fight between Joe Joyce and Alexander Ustinov at the King Of Herts show in Stevenage. Picture: DANNY LOOAction from the fight between Joe Joyce and Alexander Ustinov at the King Of Herts show in Stevenage. Picture: DANNY LOO (Image: ©2019 Archant)

And while the big Belarussian got back to his feet, the referee said he failed to answer the 10-count.

The Comet: Action from the fight between Joe Joyce and Alexander Ustinov at the King Of Herts show in Stevenage. Picture: DANNY LOOAction from the fight between Joe Joyce and Alexander Ustinov at the King Of Herts show in Stevenage. Picture: DANNY LOO (Image: ©2019 Archant)

He isn't the same man who has fought for two world titles but the big diesel still had to get the job done.

The Comet: Action from the fight between Joe Joyce and Alexander Ustinov at the King Of Herts show in Stevenage. Picture: DANNY LOOAction from the fight between Joe Joyce and Alexander Ustinov at the King Of Herts show in Stevenage. Picture: DANNY LOO (Image: ©2019 Archant)

There were a few swings and misses but when he connected, the big bombs did the damage.

The Comet: Action from the fight between Joe Joyce and Alexander Ustinov at the King Of Herts show in Stevenage. Picture: DANNY LOOAction from the fight between Joe Joyce and Alexander Ustinov at the King Of Herts show in Stevenage. Picture: DANNY LOO (Image: ©2019 Archant)

And he certainly wasn't put off by the number of wild shots as he relentlessly punished his rival from Minsk.

The Comet: Joe Joyce beat Alexander Ustonov in three rounds at Stevenage's Lamex Stadium.Joe Joyce beat Alexander Ustonov in three rounds at Stevenage's Lamex Stadium. (Image: Archant)

The final hit saw Ustinov up against the ropes, almost springing back into the punch.

From there the outcome was inevitable and Ustinov sat on his knees for a few counts, almost contemplating the end of his career.

Joyce's though is just gathering speed.