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What’s been said?

Speaking to SunSport ahead of the fight, Joyce revealed he is ready to fight well into his 40s as he chases a shot at world glory.

He said: “It’s all in the past now, you’ve seen what for instance Joseph Parker did, I beat him but he came back and beat Deontay Wilder.

“It shows that he’s young and he’s been in the sport a long time, heavyweight champion, so it just shows it’s not it, it’s not over.

“Even like George Foreman came back when he was what? 46. There’s still plenty of time.”

Who is on the undercard?

Joyce is not top of the bill in Birmingham tonight and will instead appear in the second fight of the night.

Liam Davis vs Erik Robles Ayala is the main event as they battle for the vacant IBO super-bantamweight title.

Meanwhile, Nathan Heaney defends his British middleweight strap against Brad Pauls in the co-main event.

The full card is as follows:

  • Liam Davies vs Erik Robles Ayala (for vacant IBO super-bantamweight title)
  • Nathan Heaney vs Brad Bauls (British middleweight title)
  • Pierce O’Leary vs Hovhannes Martirosyan
  • Zach Parker vs Tyron Zeuge
  • Dennis McCann vs Brad Strand
  • Eithan James vs Owen Cooper
  • Joe Joyce vs Kash Ali
  • Ezra Taylor vs Prince Oko Nartey

Welcome to Joe Joyce vs Kash Ali

Welcome to our live blog for the heavyweight bout between Joe Joyce and Kash Ali.

The Juggernaut looks to get back to winning ways in Birmingham tonight after back-to-back defeats.

He is expected to make his ring walk at around 8pm.

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