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Joyce focused on Suslenkov despite Yoka shadows over future
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Joe Joyce is not opposed to a possible rematch with Tony Yoka once more, but insists he is focused on Artem Suslenkov.
The Briton will return to action tonight on the Murat Gassiev-Peter Kadiru undercard, seeking a victorious comeback.
Yoka, who bested Joyce at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, was originally slated to headline before he was forced to withdraw.
Questions of a professional second dance have long followed both men, but Joyce is keen to stay on track with his next foe.
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"It's ten years ago now," he was quoted by Boxing Scene. "I'm going to have my fight, and then we can decide what happens.
"My focus is Suslenkov right now. I’ve got to deal with one fight at a time. Suslenkov’s in my way, and I’m going to get him out."
Joyce, who counts wins over Daniel Dubois and Joseph Parker, has been in something of a rut following his past few outings.
He lost consecutive bouts to Zhilei Zhang, and most recently suffered decision defeats to both Filip Hrgovic and Derek Chisora.
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