Joshua v Miller - June 1st NYC

[Slim the BoxingManiac]

I'm absolutely amazed that any of you think this is a good fight or rate Miller over Ortiz

How does it feel to be absolutely fucking retarded

[powerpuncher]

I'm absolutely amazed that any of you think this is a good fight or rate Miller over Ortiz

How does it feel to be absolutely fucking retarded

I think most people have been saying it’s not a great fight but probably the best one that can be made at the moment.

How does it feel not to have reading comprehension?

[Slim the BoxingManiac]

I'm absolutely amazed that any of you think this is a good fight or rate Miller over Ortiz

How does it feel to be absolutely fucking retarded

I think most people have been saying it’s not a great fight but probably the best one that can be made at the moment.

How does it feel not to have reading comprehension?

My reading comprehension is fine.

It's not the best fight to be made at the moment.

Nice try, retard.

[sanatogen]

Miller "I talk smack, I'm a lovely guy and I love cheeseburgers!"

Love the attitude.

[Baal]

Big Baby drug test fail

[smashup]

Hearn: Joshua-Miller In Doubt After Miller Fails VADA Test

Eddie Hearn hinted Tuesday night that Anthony Joshua still will fight June 1 at Madison Square Garden.

Whether Jarrell Miller will remain his opponent apparently has not yet been determined. Hearn, Joshua’s promoter, also confirmed the adverse finding from the urine sample Miller provided the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association on March 20.

VADA has been contracted to administer the performance-enhancing drug testing for their 12-round heavyweight title fight scheduled for six weeks from Saturday night in New York. ESPN.com was the first to report Tuesday night that Miller tested positive for GW 501516, also known as endurobol, a banned substance that can burn off excess fat, speed up recovery while training and significantly enhance endurance.

Hearn issued a statement through his Twitter account Tuesday night, which read: We have been informed by VADA that there has been an adverse finding in Jarrell Miller’s sample collected March 20th, 2019. We are working with all relevant parties and will update with more details soon. AJ’s preparation continues for June 1st at MSG.

Dmitriy Salita, Miller’s co-promoter, also issued a statement to BoxingScene.com late Tuesday night.

“We are in the process of obtaining further information about VADA’s finding and will have more to say soon on this developing situation,” Salita said. “In the meantime, Jarrell continues to train for his June 1 fight against Anthony Joshua.”

If Miller (23-0-1, 20 KOs) is removed from their fight, any potential replacement for the Brooklyn native would have roughly a month-and-a-half to prepare to challenge Joshua.

If failing this test keeps Miller from fighting for Joshua’s IBF, IBO, WBA and WBO titles, it’ll also cost Miller a $6.5 million payday, by far the biggest purse of his career. The 29-year-old Joshua (22-0, 21 KOs), a mainstream superstar in his native England, reportedly will be paid in excess of $30 million for his debut in the United States.

The trash-talking Miller has accused Joshua of using PEDs, both before and after their fight was made.

It was Miller, however, who failed a PED test nearly five years ago, when he also was a kickboxer. The California State Athletic Commission suspended Miller for nine months and fined him $2,500 because he tested positive in June 2014 for methylhexaneamine, a dietary supplement used for weight loss and improving athletic performance, among other things.

Miller, 30, explained during the press tour nearly two months ago to promote his fight against Joshua that he failed that test because he used a product that he wasn’t aware was on the list of banned substances.

[smashup]

Surely Dillian Whyte deserves a shot and for me deserves it.
Would he take it at 5 weeks notice though?
Knowing Whyte he would probably jump at the chance.
I don't see who else can step in to make it an interesting fight.
Ideally Hearn would want a American fighter I'd have thought.

[Hulk]

Ortiz would be a dream matchup. Polish KO monster “I’m a be a Daddy!” would be a strong second choice as well. Fat boy has real power and aggression. He’s good.

[powerpuncher]

I’m guessing this fight will be called off now. Not that big baby had a great chance to win, but it’s unfortunate for AJ

[Master]

Mahmoud Charr vs Anthony Joshua? WBA regular title holder claims talks are under way to replace Jarrell Miller

Mahmoud Charr claims he is in negotiations to replace Jarrell Miller and fight Anthony Joshua in New York on June 1.

American Miller recorded an “adverse finding” in a drugs test ahead of their fight at Madison Square Garden and is likely to be refused a licence to box by the New York State Athletic Commission if his B sample comes back positive.

Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn and his team are already considering possible replacements with Charr, who holds the WBA regular world title – a belt outranked by Joshua’s WBA ‘Super’ title - claiming he is the front runner.

“Internal negotiations are taking place regarding the fight in June Mahmoud Charr against Anthony Joshua,” Charr wrote on Instagram.

“I am very happy about this task and the challenge. I'm ready to go to fight against Joshua and bring home the victory.

“As the No.1 WBA and reigning world champion, I'm the most worthy opponent for Anthony Joshua. I am the suitable and official challenger. For Joshua's honour, it's important to fight against the No.1 WBA rankings in the world.”

Charr recently announced he was changing his first name from 'Manuel' – his birthname given to him by his parents.

The 34-year-old has 31 wins from 35 professional bouts, losing four times – including to Joshua’s last opponent Alexander Povetkin.

Who else could replace Jarrell Miller?
Luis Ortiz
Perhaps the fighter with the most pedigree on the shortlist, Ortiz gave Deontay Wilder serious problems before eventually succumbing to a knockout defeat to the WBC champion in his only world title fight to date last year.

The 40-year-old won some admirers for that showing in New York that night and has racked up three straight wins since then, beating Christian Hammer by unanimous decision in early March.

The battle-hardened heavyweight would perhaps represent a greater challenge to Joshua’s dominance than original opponent Miller.

Adam Kownacki
The 30-year-old Polish American fought on the undercard of Keith Thurman’s comeback fight in January, dismissing Gerald Washington in the second round in front of the watching Deontay Wilder.

He is ranked fourth by the IBF and has been preparing for a May or June return.



Kubrat Pulev
Pulev was originally scheduled to challenge Joshua in August 2017 only for the Bulgarian to pull out due to a shoulder injury suffered in training.

A victory over Hughie Fury last October made him mandatory challenger for the Briton’s IBF strap once again, registering a knockout win over Bogdan Dinu in his last outing in March.

The 40-year-old caused huge controversy in the aftermath of that victory, grabbing and kissing a female reporter on the lips in a post-match interview.

The California State Athletic Commission have subsequently suspended Pulev – until he can “demonstrate that he will conform to this principle of respect."

Michael Hunter
Little-known American Hunter signed a promotional deal with Joshua’s promoter Matchroom Boxing just a week ago.

The 30-year-old went 12 rounds with the superb Oleksandr Usyk in April 2017 and has since followed in the footsteps of the Ukrainian by moving up from cruiserweight to heavyweight.

Following news of Miller’s failed drugs test, the 2012 Olympian had a simple message in response to the speculation linking him with the Joshua fight. “Call me, Eddie.”

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