Joe Joyce suffers stoppage loss to Artem Suslenkov in Moscow

Joe Joyce lost to Artem Suslenkov by stoppage in the 11th round on July 11, 2026, in Moscow. Joyce, 40, faced a barrage of punches before gesturing he could not continue, prompting the referee to stop the fight. This defeat marks Joyce's fifth loss in six fights, raising questions about his future in boxing. Suslenkov improved his record to 15-0 with this victory, while Joyce's aspirations for major title fights seem significantly diminished.