End of the round. Yoka finished better. Scores coming...

Ronald McIntosh
BBC boxing commentator in Rio

It is a brilliant start for Joyce.

This is incredible from Joyce. Yoka is a punchbag here.

Huge lefts to the ribs from Joyce, enough to puncture a lung. Yoka's legs are wobbling.

Richie Woodhall
Former world champion on BBC TV

Remember Yoka went over on his ankle in his last fight so he is not on his toes.

That will suit Joe Joyce.

Joyce is getting close, cramping Yoka. You can barely see Yoka's face behind his red gloves.

Paul Shaddock: Come on Joe Joyce! Finish #Rio2016 off in style for #TeamGB big fella!!!

Mr Ree: C'MON JOE JOYCE!!

Joyce is straight in there, targeting Yoka with body shots. He's on the walk, causing the smaller man to cover up...

Under way. Three three-minute rounds to decide the Olympic champion...

Anthony Joshua
Olympic champion boxer

Joe can, he will, and he should.

As the fighters are announced, Yoka continues to dance. Joyce simply raises his fists in the air. 

Anthony Joshua
Olympic champion boxer

It is time now. The walk in he will be nervous.

Joyce just needs to be the bully of that ring.

Tony Yoka, the French world champion, skips to the ring. Joyce is walking slowly, methodically, cheered by a huge amount of British fans. He looks focused and imposing.

Here we go then, the last boxing final of the 2016 Games. Our fighters are about to enter the ring...

Whatever happens, Joyce will be taking GB's final gong of a medal-laden Games.

If he wins, it's a 28th gold. Defeat would mean a 23rd silver.

Either way, Britain will finish second in the medal table. Sorry, China. You must be gutted.

Joyce continues to shadow-box backstage, waiting for his shot at Olympic gold. He's a former removal man, you know. And lifeguard, personal trainer and diving instructor, though presumably not all at the same time.

Joyce is backstage, getting ready. In blue, he's battering the hands of one of his poor coaches, who only has some pads for protection.

The 2014 Commonwealth champion will turn pro after these Games, so this is his last amateur fight.

Joyce, who is almost 31, didn't take up boxing until the age of 22 after previously dabbling in rugby, American football and jumping (long and triple).

So, that's nine years from beginning to an Olympic final. If you really push it you could make it for 2024... 

Rachel Jenkins: Delighted that @katewalsh11 will be carrying the flag for @TeamGB in the #Rio2016 Closing Ceremony. Thoroughly deserved!

Rachel: Congratulations @katewalsh11 being the flag bearer for #Rio2016 Amazing achievement, undefeated and unbreakable!