That journey starts later this year when Joyce takes on fellow Brit Kash Ali on a stacked card in Birmingham. 

It will be win or bust for Joyce come the first bell and he will be hoping to send a message to the rest of the division with his performance. 

Here's everything you need to know ahead of Joyce vs. Ali.

Joyce vs. Ali fight date, start time

• Date: Saturday, March 16  
• Start time: 7:00pm UK time / 3:00pm ET
• Main event: 8:00pm UK time / 4:00pm ET

The event is due to begin at around 7:00pm UK time / 3:00pm ET, with the main event between Joyce and Ali due to begin at approximately 8:00pm UK time / 4:00pm ET. This could change depending on the length of fights on the undercard.

What channel/stream is Joyce vs. Ali?

• U.S.: ESPN+
• UK: TNT Sports

TNT Sports will broadcast the fight in the UK, meanwhile in the U.S. fans can watch the card live on ESPN+. Click here for details. 

Where is the Joyce vs. Ali fight?

The fight will take place at the Resorts World Arena in Birmingham, England. 

Joe Joyce record and bio

• Nationality: British  
• Date of birth: September 19, 1985
• Height: 6' 6"  
• Reach: 80"  
• Total fights: 17  
• Record: 15-2 (14 KOs)  

Kash Ali record and bio

• Nationality: British   
• Date of birth: January 27, 1992  
• Height: 6' 6"
• Reach: N/A  
• Total fights: 23  
• Record: 21-2 (12 KOs)  

Joyce vs. Ali fight card

• Nathan Heaney vs. Brad Pauls; For Heaney's British middleweight belt 
• Erik Robles Ayala vs. Liam Davies; For Ayala's IBO world super bantamweight title
• Dennis McCann vs. Brad Strand; Super bantamweight
• Eithan James vs. Owen Cooper; Welterweight
• Joe Joyce vs. Kash Ali; Heavyweight
• Zach Parker vs. Tyron Zeuge; Super middleweight
• Solomon Dacres vs. TBA; Heavyweight