Joe Joyce faces stoppage defeat in Moscow against Artem Suslenkov
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 10:11 AM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
Joe Joyce was stopped by Artem Suslenkov with less than a minute remaining in the 11th round on July 13 in Moscow. Once a feared contender, Joyce's career has taken a downturn, with this fight marking his fifth loss in the last six bouts. The defeat has raised questions about Joyce's future as he reviews his boxing career, which includes significant past achievements like an Olympic silver medal and the WBO interim heavyweight title. Joyce is now 40 years old and may consider retirement after this latest setback.
- •Joyce lost in Moscow with 50 seconds left in round eleven.
- •This defeat marks his fifth loss in six fights.
- •Joyce previously held the WBO interim heavyweight title.
- •He achieved an Olympic silver medal in Rio 2016.
- •Joyce is 40 years old and considers his future in boxing.
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