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Murat Gassiev, Joe Joyce headline boxing events July 7-12, 2026

Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 4:46 PM

Last updated Jul 5, 2026

Murat Gassiev, Joe Joyce headline boxing events July 7-12, 2026

Summary

Murat Gassiev will defend his WBA heavyweight title in Moscow on July 11 against an opponent yet to be determined, following Tony Yoka's withdrawal due to injury. Joe Joyce will serve as the chief support for Gassiev's main event. On July 7, the CountryBox event will take place in Nashville, TN. Another notable match features Felix Sturm fighting Granit Stein on July 11 in Stuttgart, Germany. The schedule includes various bouts, with additional fights lined up over the week but lacking extensive broadcast coverage.

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Status Watch

•Gassiev to defend WBA heavyweight title on July 11.
•Tony Yoka withdraws, prompting late opponent announcement.
•Joe Joyce slated as chief support for Gassiev’s fight.
•Felix Sturm fights Granit Stein on July 11 in Stuttgart.
•CountryBox event scheduled for July 7 in Nashville.

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4:46 PMYahoo Sports — Murat Gassiev, Joe Joyce, Felix Sturm and more: Boxing schedule and previews for July 7-12, 2026
4:46 PMBad Left Hook — Murat Gassiev, Joe Joyce, Felix Sturm and more: Boxing schedule and previews for July 7-12, 2026

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Murat Gassiev defends his WBA heavyweight title against someone yet to be announced to headline a quiet week in boxing! | Getty Images Tuesday, July 7th CountryBox247, 7:00 pm ET – CountryBox: Where Music Meets Boxing From the Plaza Mariachi (still feels wrong!) in Nashville, Tennessee. No official word on who will bring The Music this time… Consider it a fun little blind date between Boxing and Music this month. Saturday, July 11th DAZN, 11:00 am ET – Dream Boxing From Stuttgart, Germany. The main event is 47 year old Felix Sturm against Granit Stein. Only one other fight on the card scheduled for more than six rounds – An eight-rounder between Elvir Sendro and Luciano Falcao. TBD, 11:00 am ET – IBA Pro 19 From Moscow, Russia. No streaming or broadcast option in the USA as of publication, but historically the IBA streams most of these on YouTube. Main event will have newly promoted WBA heavyweight champ Murat Gassiev taking on an opponent yet to be announced, after a back injury forced Tony Yoka to withdraw just a few days ago. Joe Joyce is the B-side of the chief support, and a credible enough name to serve as the late replacement. Jose Uzcategui also appears in support. Sunday, July 12th DAZN, 12:00 pm ET – Top Tier Boxing From Brentwood, England. Main event sees Megan “Lashes” Redstall fighting Maisey Rose Courtney for a vacant minor WBO flyweight title.
— Bad Left Hookby John Hansen