Joyce set to return in March against southpaw

Joe Joyce (15-0, 14 KOs) is the mandatory contender for the WBO world heavyweight title. But before he gets his chance, he will have an interim bout in March. The Rio 2016 Olympic champion will be waiting for the winner of the match between Usyk and Fury for all heavyweight belts.

“They have their own fight, so I will fight in March. But already in the summer I want something big like Fury or Usyk. I will be ready, the first fight in March, so as not to be idle, then a big challenge. I don't understand those who sit still and wait for their chance. As a result, they rust, and each subsequent battle improves and develops you in some way. After all, the point is to have fun, and not worry about your zero in the record.

“The next opponent could be left-handed. After all, Usyk is left-handed, and Fury also knows how to change stances, so maybe it will be a good idea, ”Joyce continued, also mentioning Anthony Joshua (24-3, 22 KOs), whom he lost many years ago in amateurs.

“For some reason, he never mentioned my name. I don’t know if he wants such a fight, but maybe public opinion will force him to do it. Joshua is still a star and can fill the stadiums, it would be nice to have this fight now, north of London against the south,” added Joyce.