JOE JOYCE and Joseph Parker finally have a date pencilled in for their big heavyweight clash later this year.
The pair were on course to battle in the summer but contract talks broke down.
Joe Joyce stopped Christian Hammer in his last fight
Joseph Parker beat Derek Chisora on points last December
Parker has since signed with Boxxer and Sky Sports, while Joyce is still contracted to Frank Warren and Queensberry.
But with promotional differences cast aside, Joyce and Parker have signed on the dotted line for a big autumn fight.
Parker hasn’t fought since a unanimous decision win over Derek Chisora last December, while Joyce stopped Christian Hammer last month.
With both men after world title shots, the stakes don’t get much higher in the heavyweight division.
When is Joyce vs Parker?
- Joyce is set to clash with Parker on Saturday, September 24.
- The clash will take place at the AO Arena in Manchester.
- Ring-walks for the main event can be expected to get underway from around 10.30pm UK time.
What channel is it and can it be live streamed?
- Joyce vs Parker will be shown live on BT Sport Box Office in the UK.
- A price for the event has yet to be determined but it’s expected the fight will cost fans £19.95.
- You can live stream the clash from the BT Sport Box Office app, which is available for download onto your mobile and tablet device.
Joyce vs Parker undercard
There has yet to be any details on the undercard for Joyce vs Parker.
Stay tuned to SunSport for all the details as we get them.
What has been said?
Joyce said: “This fight has been a long time in the making.
“Parker realised he had nowhere else to go and eventually had to take this fight. No 1 vs No 2.
“The winner goes on to fight for the world title! It’s going to be a cracking fight and you will see why he tried so hard to avoid me!”
Parker added: “On Saturday, September 24th, the fans in Manchester will see the very best of me. And Joe Joyce will see exactly why I will become the heavyweight champion of the world again with BOXXER.
“I am working hard with my trainer Andy Lee, everything is going smoothly and I truly feel great.
“I have waited patiently to get this fight on and let me tell you now, the Juggernaut’s journey ends right here. He has nowhere to run.”
