Joe Joyce has agreed to extend his promotional deal with Queensberry.
Unbeaten in 13 professional fights, the 2016 Olympic silver medallist has committed his fighting future to Frank Warren and Queensberry, who he linked up with in May 2019.
Since joining forces with Warren, Joyce has enjoyed a number of stellar wins including stoppage victories over leading contenders such as Daniel Dubios and Carlos Takam.
He is now in pole position to fight the winner of the forthcoming heavyweight title fight between unified champion Anthony Joshua and former cruiserweight ruler Oleksandr Usyk.
“I’m delighted to announce that I’ll be extending my promotional deal with Queensberry, said Joyce. “I believe with my management S-Jam, Queensberry and BT Sport I’m in the right place to achieve my dreams and become a World Champion.”
Warren added, "I am delighted Joe has agreed a long-term contract renewal with us at Queensberry for the period of time where we are confident he will be crowned WBO world champion,
"We worked very hard in lobbying the WBO to recognise Joe as No.2 in the world rankings and the governing body will enforce the mandatory challenge to the winner of Joshua vs. Usyk in 2022.
"So, there are exciting times ahead in the heavyweight division for Queensberry fighters, with Tyson Fury leading the way as WBC champion, Joe poised to challenge for the WBO title and Daniel Dubois now WBA Interim champion.
"It means we will be all set for some massive fights and huge occasions across the rest of this year and next and Joe will play a big part in it all."