Joyce confirms Moscow date for WBA Continental heavyweight title
Joe Joyce will challenge for the WBA Continental heavyweight title in Russia on July 11. The former British heavyweight confirmed the bout against Artem Suslenkov will take place in Moscow.
“I'm excited for the opportunity to travel to Russia and challenge for the WBA Continental heavyweight title on July 11. Thank you to IBA Pro for the opportunity. My team and I are locked in and Moscow should get ready for a big performance.”
— Joe Joyce, via BBC Sport
What Joe Joyce said
Joyce has accepted a fight abroad under the IBA Pro banner, taking on Suslenkov for a regional heavyweight strap. The bout marks Joyce's first confirmed outing since his recent heavyweight setbacks, and his first trip to Russia as a professional.
What it moves
Joyce thanked the promotional outfit for the chance and promised Moscow fans a statement performance. The July date gives him a summer ring return, though no broadcast details have been announced. Suslenkov's camp has yet to respond publicly to the matchup.
Source: bbc.com. Full Joe Joyce fight history and recent news at boxingnews.com.
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