Frank Warren, promoter Joe Joyce (13-0, 12 KOs), started negotiations with the team Anthony Joshua (24-2, 22 KOs) for the fight to be held in the UK in June. The boxers themselves have already entered into an exchange of statements on social networks.
“I got in touch with them, and we started negotiations. I want to say right away that we are ready for such a duel and if they want, the fight will take place. But I don't think that Joshua will agree, because in this fight he will lose by knockout, ”Warren said.
The last time Joyce boxed was in July, winning ahead of schedule against Carlos Takam. The 36-year-old boxer was going to return to the ring in May and could face Joseph Parker.
Joshua was supposed to start preparing for a rematch with Oleksandr Usyk, but it is not yet known how long the Ukrainian will participate in the defense of his homeland from the invasion of the Russian occupying forces. It is possible that in the meantime the Briton will fight with another opponent, and one of the candidates for this role is Joyce.
