Joyce vows big performance against Suslenkov in Moscow return
Joe Joyce says he is ready to deliver against Artem Suslenkov after a year away from the ring. The British heavyweight will face the unbeaten Russian in Moscow on July 11.
“I've spent the last year preparing, training and wanting to be back in the ring. 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 Sky Sports
What Joe Joyce said
Joyce has not fought since his back-to-back losses in 2023 halted his world title push. The 39-year-old former interim champion now returns under the IBA Pro banner against Suslenkov, who brings an undefeated record into the bout. The fight sits on the undercard of Murat Gassiev versus Tony Yoka.
What it moves
Joyce's comeback represents a chance to reset his career outside the traditional promotional structure. The Moscow date gives him a platform to prove he remains a factor at heavyweight level. Suslenkov's spotless record will test whether the year-long layoff has helped or hurt the Briton's momentum.
Source: skysports.com. Full Joe Joyce fight history and recent news at boxingnews.com.
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