JOE JOYCE and Joseph Parker are set to collide on the AO Area in Manchester on Saturday.
The pair have remained affected person for the competition because the battle seemed like it will happen in the summertime earlier than contract talks broke down.
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Joyce, 36, is recent from his victory over Christian Hammer in July and is trying to preserve his unbeaten 14-0 document.
Parker has not fought since final December when he defeated Derek Chisora through unanimous choice.
In reality, Joyce is the primary new opponent for the Kiwi since he boxed Junior Fa in February 2021, having additionally fought Chisora in Could of that 12 months.
Parker has gained his final six fights following back-to-back losses towards Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte.
Joyce is aiming to turn out to be the third British victor over Parker and boasts a top and attain benefit over the 30-year-old.
He additionally possesses better knockout energy with 93 per cent of his wins coming from KOs in comparison with Parker’s 66 per cent.
However there’s big strain on the Juggernaut as a win for both fighter will arrange a WBO heavyweight world title battle towards Oleksandr Usyk.
That makes it the largest contest of Joyce’s profession since he missed out on superheavyweight gold on the Rio Olympics in 2016.
Within the build-up to the battle Joyce has accused Parker of attempting to keep away from him, referring to the earlier breakdown in talks.
The Londoner mentioned: “This battle has been a very long time within the making.
“Parker realised he had nowhere else to go and ultimately needed to take this battle. No 1 vs No 2.
“The winner goes on to battle for the world title! It’s going to be a cracking battle and you will notice why he tried so laborious to keep away from me!”
Parker hit again and promised to indicate one of the best he has provide, saying: “On Saturday, September twenty fourth, the followers in Manchester will see the easiest of me.
“And Joe Joyce will see precisely why I’ll turn out to be the heavyweight champion of the world once more with BOXXER.
“I’m working laborious with my coach Andy Lee, every little thing goes easily and I really really feel nice.
“I’ve waited patiently to get this battle on and let me let you know now, the Juggernaut’s journey ends proper right here. He has nowhere to run.”
