Overview
- Multiple outlets reported on Monday that Joyce is scheduled to meet Suslenkov on July 11 at VTB Arena in Moscow on the undercard of Murat Gassiev vs Tony Yoka.
- Joyce has not fought since losing to Filip Hrgović in April 2025 and carries a 16-4 pro record, making this fight a pivotal test for a 40-year-old seeking to revive his career.
- Suslenkov enters unbeaten at 14-0 with nine knockouts and holds the WBA Continental and IBF European heavyweight titles, positioning him as a rising regional contender.
- The bout is being presented as a challenge for the WBA Continental belt and could affect both fighters’ rankings and opportunities inside the WBA and IBF structures.
- Promoters and outlets say the match is confirmed for the IBA Pro 19 card but final fight-week details such as weights, medicals and broadcast arrangements remain to be announced.