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Story summary
- Joe Joyce is considered to replace Tony Yoka and face Murat Gassiev on July 11 in Moscow.
- Murat Gassiev, a 33-2 heavyweight, could be elevated to champion after Oleksandr Usyk relinquished his belts.
- Joyce, a 40-year-old with a 16-4 record and 15 knockouts, fought on April 5, 2025, losing to Filip Hrgovic in Manchester.
- Fight on IBA Pro 19 card leaves Artem Suslenkov needing a new undercard opponent if Joyce moves up.
