Joyce confirms Moscow title shot against Suslenkov on July 11

Joe Joyce will challenge for the WBA Continental heavyweight title in Russia on July 11. The British heavyweight faces Suslenkov in Moscow, speaking to BBC Sport about the trip.

“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 is heading to Russia for his first fight under the IBA Pro banner. The former Commonwealth champion has accepted a continental title shot against Suslenkov on foreign soil. The WBA Continental belt sits below the organisation's world and interim straps in the heavyweight division.

What it moves

Joyce promised a strong showing in Moscow. The July date gives him a narrow preparation window. Suslenkov will enter as the home fighter with crowd support, but Joyce is treating the opportunity as a chance to rebuild momentum in the heavyweight landscape.

Source: bbc.com. Full Joe Joyce fight history and recent news at boxingnews.com.