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Joyce vs Suslenkov for WBA Continental Title in Moscow

6/8/2026

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Joe Joyce will fight Artem Suslenkov on July 11, 2026, for the WBA continental heavyweight title in Moscow.
The bout opens the undercard of Murat Gassiev’s WBA ‘regular’ title defense against Tony Yoka at VTB Arena.
Both Joyce, 40, who is 16-4 (15 KOs) after an April 2025 loss to Filip Hrgovic, and Suslenkov, 30, unbeaten at 14-0 (9 KOs) and ranked No. 9 by the WBA, are positioned for a Gassiev fight.

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Story summary

Joe Joyce will fight Artem Suslenkov on July 11, 2026, for the WBA continental heavyweight title in Moscow.
The bout opens the undercard of Murat Gassiev’s WBA ‘regular’ title defense against Tony Yoka at VTB Arena.
Both Joyce, 40, who is 16-4 (15 KOs) after an April 2025 loss to Filip Hrgovic, and Suslenkov, 30, unbeaten at 14-0 (9 KOs) and ranked No. 9 by the WBA, are positioned for a Gassiev fight.