1<\/p>\n Joyce was beaten bizarrely by Suslenkov, but is refusing to retireCredit: IBA<\/p>\n Joyce continued to look a shadow of his former self, and much like for previous fights, he has now faced widespread call to retire.<\/p>\n The Briton is now the furthest he has ever been away from the world title mix, and would face a long and arduous battle to claw his way back.<\/p>\n But despite his recent form, Joyce has told talkSPORT.com he still intends to return.<\/p>\n The 40-year-old wants to fight again and has declared himself a promotional free agent.<\/p>\n Read More In Boxing<\/p>\n He said: “No I’m not retiring. I will keep moving forward and having some exciting nights in boxing.<\/p>\n “There’s plenty of opportunities. I’d be open to having a conversation with Zuffa Boxing and Dana White<\/a>.<\/p>\n “I’m open to having a conversation with everyone to see what is out there.<\/p>\n “I’m excited to get back in the ring, I had a tough test in Moscow but it was difficult to get a fight in the UK.<\/p>\n “I still want to fight someone exciting.”<\/p>\n It is unclear what options Joyce is perceived to have next, having already fought so many of his British rivals.<\/p>\n An exciting professional rematch with amateur rival Tony Yoka could be on the cards, but the Frenchman is hoping to push on to world level.<\/p>\n Johnny Fisher could also be an option if the Briton is to join White’s Zuffa roster, given the Essex native has now signed<\/a> with the newly launched label.<\/p>\n Joyce: ‘I don’t really remember the stoppage’<\/p>\n Despite potentially having options, there will justifiably be concerns about Joyce re-entering the ring.<\/p>\n Which have been particularly fuelled by the fact that Joyce has admitted he has limited recollection of his stoppage defeat in Russia.<\/p>\n He continued: “You when you go out and you can’t remember the night before?<\/p>\n \u2019 I felt like I was winning the fight, and then I watched it back, and I was like, \u2018Whoa.\u2019 <\/p>\n Read More on talkSPORT<\/p>\n Watch Boxing on DAZN<\/p>\n *If you click a link in this boxout, we will earn affiliate revenue<\/p>\n Sign up to DAZN<\/a> to access the definitive subscription for boxing fans.<\/p>\n Upgrade to DAZN Ultimate<\/a> from just \u00a324.99\/month, guaranteeing access to 185+ fights annually, a minimum of 12 pay-per-views at no extra cost, as well as every Lega Serie A match and other elite football access.<\/p>\n Alternatively, DAZN Standard<\/a> is just \u00a315.99\/month, with the caveat you will have to pay for pay-per-view events.<\/p>\n![\"Joe](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/JoeJoyceArtemSuslenkov1.webp\")
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