Joe Joyce seeks Daniel Dubois rematch after recent defeats
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 6:12 AM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Joe Joyce expresses interest in a rematch with Daniel Dubois, now a WBO world champion, following his own back-to-back losses to Filip Hrgovic and Derek Chisora. Joyce, who previously handed Dubois his first professional defeat in 2020, aims to reclaim momentum after a year-long hiatus from the ring. He will face unbeaten Artem Suslenkov on July 11, which is crucial for his prospects of returns to the top level. Joyce believes a successful performance could set up the opportunity for a rematch with Dubois, who recently won against Fabio Wardley.
- •Joe Joyce wants a rematch with Daniel Dubois for the WBO title.
- •Joyce lost to Filip Hrgovic and Derek Chisora in recent bouts.
- •Debuting against Artem Suslenkov on July 11 is critical for Joyce's career.
- •Dubois is now a two-time heavyweight world champion.
- 10:33 AMYahoo Sports — ‘It’s always an attractive option’: Joe Joyce angles for Daniel Dubois rematch
- 10:33 AMBad Left Hook — ‘It’s always an attractive option’: Joe Joyce angles for Daniel Dubois rematch
"MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 03: Joe Joyce arrives at the arena prior to the Joe Joyce v Filip Hrgovic Press Conference at Co-op Live on April 03, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images) | Getty Images British heavyweight Joe Joyce may be 40 years old and coming off a seriously rough stretch where he’s lost four of his last five fights, but he believes he still has more to offer as he tells Sky Sports he thinks it would be a great idea for him to have a rematch with WBO champion Daniel Dubois, who he scored a win over back in 2020. “It’s always an attractive option,” Joyce told Sky Sports. “Before I took Zhang, which was obviously a bad decision, I was WBO Interim [champion] off the back of beating Dubois and Parker. So it’s just like a bit of a mistake that I’m going to rectify now.” Before Joyce can even really lobby for a Dubois rematch, however, he’ll have to handle business against Artem Suslenkov and demonstrate he’s worthy of getting another fight of that magnitude. Joyce says he’s learned much during his layoff over the past year, and anticipates demonstrating his growth in this particular outing and isn’t worried about any sort of rust as he’s been steadily been in the gym. Joyce is currently slated to appear on the undercard of Murat Gassiev vs Tony Yoka this July 11, and hopes a good showing can propel him back to world level.
"Joe Joyce insists a rematch with Daniel Dubois is “an attractive option”.
"Joe Joyce looks to end his cold streak and work his way back to the top.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 10:33 AM‘It’s always an attractive option’: Joe Joyce angles for Daniel Dubois rematch
Joe Joyce looks to end his cold streak and work his way back to the top.
- Bad Left HookJun 19, 2026, 10:33 AM‘It’s always an attractive option’: Joe Joyce angles for Daniel Dubois rematch
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 03: Joe Joyce arrives at the arena prior to the Joe Joyce v Filip Hrgovic Press Conference at Co-op Live on April 03, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images) | Getty Images British heavyweight Joe Joyce may be 40 years old and coming off a seriously rough stretch where he’s lost four of his last five fights, but he believes he still has more to offer as he tells Sky Sports he thinks it would be a great idea for him to have a rematch with WBO champion Daniel Dubois, who he scored a win over back in 2020. “It’s always an attractive option,” Joyce told Sky Sports. “Before I took Zhang, which was obviously a bad decision, I was WBO Interim [champion] off the back of beating Dubois and Parker. So it’s just like a bit of a mistake that I’m going to rectify now.” Before Joyce can even really lobby for a Dubois rematch, however, he’ll have to handle business against Artem Suslenkov and demonstrate he’s worthy of getting another fight of that magnitude. Joyce says he’s learned much during his layoff over the past year, and anticipates demonstrating his growth in this particular outing and isn’t worried about any sort of rust as he’s been steadily been in the gym. Joyce is currently slated to appear on the undercard of Murat Gassiev vs Tony Yoka this July 11, and hopes a good showing can propel him back to world level.
- Sky Sports—Joyce insists Dubois rematch is 'an attractive option'
Joe Joyce insists a rematch with Daniel Dubois is “an attractive option”.
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