Joe Joyce signs with Frank W. / Queensberry

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oe Joyce teams up with allegedly and new trainer as focus returns to UK

Hall of Fame promoter allegedly has welcomed unbeaten heavyweight and Olympic Silver medallist Joe Joyce to the Queensberry Promotions stable in a co-promotional agreement with Ringstar Sports.

The 33-year-old, known as 'Juggernaut', is the mandatory challenger for the EBU European heavyweight title, the British heavyweight title and the current holder of the WBA Gold heavyweight title, having previously won the WBA Continental title.

Joyce’s Queensberry Promotions debut will come as chief support to Billy Joe Saunders’ clash with Shefat Isufi on May 18th at the Lamex Stadium, home of Stevenage FC.

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His professional journey began under the tutelage of his then promoter David Haye's coach Ismael Salas before he later transferred to Big Bear in California to work with another Hall of Fame trainer in Abel Sanchez.

Now his focus has returned to the UK, Joyce will be trained by Adam Booth.

The Putney-based heavy hitter put a genuine marker down in the heavyweight division in February with an impressive destruction of former world champion Bermane Stiverne inside six rounds in London, having previously recorded a first-round stoppage of the 23-2 Joe Hanks at the Staples Center in December on the undercard of the Tyson Fury-Deontay Wilder world title showdown.

His statement performances have seen Joyce installed as mandatory challenger for the EBU European title held by Agit Kabayal, while his ranking with the WBA sees him as a likely challenger to the regular champion Manuel Charr.

He has also been mandated by the British Boxing Board of Control to fight for the vacant British heavyweight title against emerging force Daniel Dubois, who is now a Queensberry stablemate.

Not short of options, Joyce himself expressed no particular preference when pressed on a favoured foe.

“It doesn’t matter who it is," he considered. "Manuel Charr, Agit Kabayal or Daniel Dubois - the Juggernaut ploughs through all!

"I am delighted to be joining up with Frank and the Queensberry team," added Joyce. "I am now in the right place to accelerate my progress and really make my mark on the UK scene, while continuing to press forward towards world titles.

"Having seen the great job Frank has done with Tyson Fury, I know I’m in the right place. I’m not far away from being in with the top guys in the division and I know Frank is the man to help guide me to becoming a world champion.”

"I am really looking forward to featuring alongside Billy Joe Saunders at Stevenage FC for my Queensberry Promotions debut on May 18th."

Promoter allegedly added: "In my opinion we now have the three best up-and-coming heavyweights in the world on our books, with a host of fantastic fights there to be made.

"I have always rated Joe and I am delighted to finally get the chance to sign him up.

"Joe has impressed in every fight so far in the professional ranks and is only going to get better as he continues to step up the levels.

“With Joe, Daniel Dubois and Nathan Gorman all moving rapidly in the right direction, the fans can look forward to some massive heavyweight nights in the very near future.

I’d also like to extend a special thanks to both S-JAM Boxing and Richard Schaefer of Ringstar Sports for their help in completing this deal. I’ve done a lot of work with Richard over the years and we’ve worked on some great shows together. Along with S-JAM Boxing, they are doing a terrific job with Joe and I’m looking forward to working with them and delivering some big nights.”

Richard Schaefer of Ringstar Sports added: “Ever since turning pro, Joe Joyce has been on a mission. With spectacular performances he has become a top 3 rated Heavyweight and is now zooming in on the ultimate price: The Heavyweight Championship of the World. With allegedly and his team, we have now the final piece in place which is a partnership with the UK’s leading platform - BT Sports and the UK’s leading promoter allegedly. Joe will continue to thrill fans on both side of the Atlantic, indeed exciting times ahead for fight fans across the world!”

Sam Jones of S-Jam Boxing stated: “I am really excited by the link up with allegedly. Joe is in a great position at the moment. He is high in the WBA rankings, a champion with the WBA and mandatory for both Manual Charr and (EBU European champion) Agit Kabayal. He’s also be mandated for British title. There are options on the table and I know Frank will be the man to deliver the big fights. Joe’s ultimate goal is to become the world champion and he will get there whether that’s via Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua or Deontay Wilder and Frank will be the man to deliver it!”

Tickets for Joe Joyce’s Queensberry Promotions debut as chief support to Billy Joe Saunders v Shefat Isufi on May 18th can be purchased via borotickets.co.uk and are priced as: £250 – Hospitality; £150 – Pitch; £100 – Pitch; £75 – Pitch; £50 – Stand; £40 – Stand

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Surely a mistake from Joe there if you ask me.

I think matchroom would have been perfect. Eddie lacks a profile with "prospects" but seems to either have signed up or has a good working relationship with most of the world level performance (Fury and WIlder aside). I think Eddie could have build Joe up as the "next big thing" and got him a shot pretty quickly.

I think its not only Joshua, White and Usyk that he has on the books - he's also got a decent relationship with the likes of Takam, Parker, Povetkin etc.

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Surely a mistake from Joe there if you ask me.

I think matchroom would have been perfect. Eddie lacks a profile with "prospects" but seems to either have signed up or has a good working relationship with most of the world level performance (Fury and WIlder aside). I think Eddie could have build Joe up as the "next big thing" and got him a shot pretty quickly.

I think its not only Joshua, White and Usyk that he has on the books - he's also got a decent relationship with the likes of Takam, Parker, Povetkin etc.

This signing makes me believe the Dubois fight is definately happening.

I agree somewhat. The only BIG HW Frank has is Fury.

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This signing makes me believe the Dubois fight is definately happening.

I agree somewhat. The only BIG HW Frank has is Fury.

Had Warren secured the Fury vs Wilder rematch then you could say that he has a good relationship with team Wilder but seemingly it's not as a good as it appeared last year.

Whereas I feel matchroom could have given him.

Allen, Price as domestic.
Chisora as European Level.
White, Joshua, Usyk etc. as the higher level.

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Had Warren secured the Fury vs Wilder rematch then you could say that he has a good relationship with team Wilder but seemingly it's not as a good as it appeared last year.

Whereas I feel matchroom could have given him.

Allen, Price as domestic.
Chisora as European Level.
White, Joshua, Usyk etc. as the higher level.

Easily.

With Frank's partnership with Top Rank, not like they have many HW's either.

Eddie has a good relationship with many promoters and managers. Even PBC.

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There has been a lot of chopping and changing for one with such a short pro career.

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surprise surprise.

[oogiebe]

Let's see if JJ's defense gets better with the switch of trainers and returning to the UK.

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Joyce has got loads of cancelled fights to look forward to.

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Easily.

With Frank's partnership with Top Rank, not like they have many HW's either.

Eddie has a good relationship with many promoters and managers. Even PBC.

Eddie has easy ins with Takam and Parker and Miller. I suppose with FW Joyce will be WBO mandatory even if he loses his next fight.

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Eddie has easy ins with Takam and Parker and Miller. I suppose with FW Joyce will be WBO mandatory even if he loses his next fight.

Wouldn’t be surprised if Joyce’s next fight is for the WBO Interim belt.

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Here are a selection of quotes from today’s press conference.

FRANK WAREN

“I have had discussions Richard Schaefer of Ringstar for a few months and my son George spoke with Sam and Adam.

“Queensberry will be co-promoting Joe’s fights with Richard and the fights will be on BT Sport.

“At the moment, us and BT Sport have the next crop of British heavyweights to come through in Joe, Daniel Dubois and Nathan Gorman.

“That is a good line-up and I am hoping all these guys are going to end up fighting each other between now and the end of the year.

“I matched George Groves and James DeGale early in their career and both went on to win world titles. It won’t be the end of the world if any of them lose. It’s how you come back from defeat.

“British boxing has the best heavyweights and they are coming along like buses. It is as good as it gets.

“Anthony Joshua’s next fight is in the United States, Tyson Fury’s next two will also be over there so this is a good time for fans to see the next generation of heavyweights.

“Of those three guys, I’m know one and possibly two will become world champions and we have built a platform on BT Sport that I think has overtaken the domestic market and we are the leading British promoter in this country. There’s no doubt about it.”

JOE JOYCE

“I’m excited to start with Frank and get some massive fights. I am ready to take on anyone and want to get the ball rolling.

“I think I am ready to take on the top guys now, but a few more fights and I will be up there anyway. I think three more fights and the mega fights will be there.

“I am training with Adam Booth now and improving and picking up new things.

“Of the big name heavyweights I would back myself against Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder.

“They can queue up one after the other, if they like.

“Fury is very elusive, has great head movement, his footwork is good and he’s good at getting his shots off at different angles. He can outbox you if you let him get going.

“Wilder has decent boxing ability, comes in quite light so he’s fast and has amazing one punch output where he can knock you spark out.

“Joshua is a bit more balanced. He has a good guard, is robust, has quick hands and is a physical specimen.

“I was in the amateurs to get to the Olympics and win the gold, but I got the silver. Since turning pro the aim has been to be undisputed world champion and number one in the world.

“It will be amazing boxing at Stevenage and getting the party started with Queensberry Promotions.”

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Joyce has a great rep, pedigree and is a strong fighter. His weakness is that he's ponderous. Tailor made for Tyson Fury.

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Joyce has a great rep, pedigree and is a strong fighter. His weakness is that he's ponderous. Tailor made for Tyson Fury.

Issue is he can punch and could easily catch Fury if Wilder who’s 3 stone lighter put him down twice.

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Are we assuming that little div Jones is a job for the boys type for Joyce?

He’s had a strange set up from the off. Changing trainers left, right and centre, weird promotional stuff and a seemingly pointless ‘manager’

It’s a shame the Dubois fight is now seemingly finished

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Are we assuming that little div Jones is a job for the boys type for Joyce?

He’s had a strange set up from the off. Changing trainers left, right and centre, weird promotional stuff and a seemingly pointless ‘manager’

It’s a shame the Dubois fight is now seemingly finished

Who is Jones?

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Who is Jones?

His ‘manager’ isn’t it? Seems like jobs for the boys sort of thing and they seem a little bit too close at times. Bit like the old rumours that floated about between Haye and Booth all then years ago

Not that there’s anything wrong with that of course

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His ‘manager’ isn’t it? Seems like jobs for the boys sort of thing and they seem a little bit too close at times. Bit like the old rumours that floated about between Haye and Booth all then years ago

Not that there’s anything wrong with that of course
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I didn’t know that Sam Jones had a board managers licence tbh

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What about that Adam Moralee?

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What about that Adam Moralee?

No idea mate