Ulster middleweight Conor Wallace is out of Friday's Elite international with England at the Dublin's National Stadium.
The Irish Elite finalist, a former sparring partner to UFC star Conor McGregor, picked up a hand injury in training and has been replaced by Rio Olympian Steven Donnelly.
Wallace, who boxes out of the St Monica's BC, admitted he was gutted to miss the last outing of the year.
"Unfortunately, I cannot fight in Ireland vs England International on Friday night in the National Stadium due to a hand injury I sustained in sparring, absolutely gutted, he said.
"It is another setback, but my preparation still must continue to get in the best possible shape I can for the Elite Championships (next February)."
Joyce will be on of two St Michael's Athy BC boxers in action at the home of Irish boxing along with Moira McElligot.
The English squad are due to arrive in Dublin on Thursday under coach Paul Bennett
