JOE JOYCE & Joseph Parker have finally set a date for their heavyweight clash later in the year.
They were set to fight in the summer, but they broke off contract talks.
Christian Hammer was stopped by Joe Joyce in his last fight
Derek Chisora beat Joseph Parker on points last December
Parker signed with Sky Sports and Boxxer, while Joyce remains contracted to Frank Warren and Queensberry.
Joyce and Parker have agreed to fight in a major autumn fight, despite their differences in promotional terms.
Parker hasn’t fought since his unanimous win over Derek Chisora in December. Joyce beat Christian Hammer last month.
The stakes in heavyweight are even higher with both men vying for the world title.
What is the difference between Joyce and Parker?
- On Saturday, September 24, Joyce will clash with Parker.
- The clash will be held at Manchester's AO Arena.
- The main event will be ring-walked starting at 10.30 pm UK time.
Is it available on a channel and can it be streamed live?
- Joyce vs Parker will live be shown on BT Sport Box Office UK.
- Although the price of the fight is yet to be decided, it is expected that fans will pay PS19.95.
- The BT Sport Box Office app can be downloaded onto your smartphone or tablet to live-stream the match.
Joyce vs Parker undercard
Details on the undercard of Joyce vs Parker are still unknown.
Keep checking SunSport for more details as they become available.
What have you heard?
Joyce stated: "This fight was a long time in coming.
"Parker realized he didn't have anywhere else to go, and had to fight. No 1. vs. No 2.
"The winner will fight for the title of world champion!" It will be a great fight, and you'll see why he tried so hard not to beat me!
Parker said, "On Saturday September 24th, Manchester will see the best of me. Joe Joyce will be able to see why BOXXER will make me the world's heavyweight champion.
"I'm working hard with Andy Lee, my trainer. Everything is going well and I feel great.
"I have waited patiently for this fight to start and let me tell ya now, the Juggernaut is dead." He doesn't have anywhere to run."
