JOE JOYCE is returning to heavyweight action next month against German veteran Christian Hammer.
The heavyweight clash forms part of a blockbuster fight night also featuring Jason Cunningham vs Zolani Tete.
Joe Joyce returns to the ring next month after a frustrating year out. Credit: GettyThe 36-year-old Juggernaut had been expected to face Joseph Parker this September, only for the Kiwi to back out after joining Sky Sports.
The 13-0 Brit has had a frustrating year out of action following a broken arm, and will do battle with respected Romanian-born Hammer.
The 34-year-old boasts an impressive fight record having faced Tyson Fury, Alexander Povetkin and Luiz Ortiz among others.
He most recently went the distance with WBO number three Frank Sanchez.
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When is Joe Joyce vs Christian Hammer?
- The Juggernaut’s hotly-anticipated comeback will take place on Saturday, July 2 in the UK.
- The fight will be held at the OVO Arena in Wembley.
- Should Joyce wins, he then aims to hunt down Anthony Joshua, Dillian Whyte, Tyson Fury and a rematch with Daniel Dubois.
What channel is it and can it be live streamed?
- Joyce vs Hammer will be shown live on BT Sport in the UK.
- You can live stream the action on the BT Sport app, which is available on your smart TV, laptop, mobile, tablet and console.
- A BT Sport monthly pass costs £25 a month.
- The main card is expected to begin around 7pm.
Joyce vs Hammer FULL CARD
- Joe Joyce vs Christian Hammer (heavyweight)
- Jason Cunningham vs Zolani Tete (super-bantamweight)
- Callum Johnson vs Igor Mikhalkin (light-heavyweight)
- Nathan Heaney vs TBC (middleweight)
- Marc Videl vs Mark Chamberlain (lightweight)
- Micky Burke Jr vs TBC (super-featherweight)
- Henry Turner vs TBC (super-lightweight)
- Tommy Fletcher vs TBC (cruiserweight)
What has been said?
Upon his return from a Las Vegas training camp earlier this month, Joyce said: “I’ve known about Christian Hammer for a while now.
“He has fought everybody, it is going to be a good fight, he comes forward and it will be exciting.
“It is one to get me ready for the next fights coming up.
“I’ve been out of the ring for a whole year now so it will be good to dust off the gloves and shake off the cobwebs.
“It is going to be a big year, this year and next, with some great fights and I just need to be in the right place.”
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
