Joyce to return on October 9

On October 9 Joe Joyce (13-0, 12 KOs) will have his next professional bout at an event organized in Manchester. The name of the rival of the 35-year-old athlete is not yet known.

The Briton is the official contender for the WBO heavyweight title. In his last outing The Juggernaut defeated Carlos Takama.

The main event of the evening on October 9 will be the rematch of Lyndon Arthur (19-0, 13 KOs) and Anthony Yard (20-2, 19 KOs). Arthur won by split decision last December.

See also the story behind the scenes on Saturday night in London, in which Joyce defeated Takam.