At a press conference on Monday to announce the card, it was largely friendly between the two, though Whyte was quick to dismiss Joyce’s claim that he will produce a knockout finish.
Joyce, who will turn 40 in September, has lost three of his last four fights, with the most recent of those coming last summer when he was beaten on points by Derek Chisora.
Dillian Whyte vowed to reignite his career with victory over Joe Joyce as the all-British heavyweight showdown was confirmed.
On a card full of heavyweight action, Lawrence Okolie will fight Richard Riakporhe, David Adeleye goes up against Jeamie TKV and Delicious Orie will make his professional debut.
Whyte, who challenged for Tyson Fury’s world title in 2022 but suffered the third defeat of his career, is now keen to make up for lost time.
