Official: Joe Joyce vs. Dillian Whyte Canceled

Promotional company Queensberry Promotions has officially confirmed the cancellation of the heavyweight clash between Dillian Whyte (31-3, 21 KOs) and Joe Joyce (16-3, 15 KOs).

"Due to a hand injury sustained during training camp, Dillian Whyte will not be able to compete in his scheduled fight against Joe Joyce on April 5 at Co-Op Live in Manchester.

The search for a replacement opponent for ‘The Juggernaut’ is nearing completion, and an official announcement will be made soon," the company's announcement.

In July, Joyce suffered a unanimous decision loss to Derek Chisora, marking his third defeat in his last four fights. Meanwhile, Whyte last fought in December, stopping Ebenezer Tetteh inside the distance.