Joe Joyce to fight Artem Suslenkov on July 11 undercard
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 1:53 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
Joe Joyce is set to return to the ring on July 11, facing unbeaten Russian heavyweight Artem Suslenkov in Moscow. This bout will be part of the undercard for Murat Gassiev's WBA heavyweight title defense against Tony Yoka. Joyce, 40, last fought in April 2025, losing to Filip Hrgovic. Suslenkov, 30, brings a record of 14 wins, including nine by knockout, and is regarded as a rising contender in the heavyweight division.
- •Joyce fights Suslenkov on July 11 in Moscow.
- •Joyce's last match was in April 2025; he lost.
- •Suslenkov holds WBA continental gold and IBF European titles.
- •Gassiev defends his WBA heavyweight title on the same night.
- 1:53 PMYahoo Sports — Joyce set for return in Moscow against Suslenkov
- 1:52 PMBBC Sport — Joyce set for return in Moscow against Suslenkov
"Britain's Joe Joyce will face unbeaten Russian heavyweight Artem Suslenkov on the undercard of Murat Gassiev vs Tony Yoka on Saturday July 11 in Moscow, Sky Sports understands.
"Britain's Joe Joyce will return to the ring for the first time in more than a year when he faces undefeated Russian heavyweight Artem Suslenkov in Moscow.
"Britain's Joe Joyce will return to the ring for the first time in more than a year when he faces undefeated Russian heavyweight Artem Suslenkov in Moscow.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 1:53 PMJoyce set for return in Moscow against Suslenkov
Britain's Joe Joyce will return to the ring for the first time in more than a year when he faces undefeated Russian heavyweight Artem Suslenkov in Moscow.
- BBC SportJun 8, 2026, 1:52 PMJoyce set for return in Moscow against Suslenkov
Britain's Joe Joyce will return to the ring for the first time in more than a year when he faces undefeated Russian heavyweight Artem Suslenkov in Moscow.
- Sky Sports—Britain's Joyce to fight unbeaten heavyweight Suslenkov in July
Britain's Joe Joyce will face unbeaten Russian heavyweight Artem Suslenkov on the undercard of Murat Gassiev vs Tony Yoka on Saturday July 11 in Moscow, Sky Sports understands.
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