ALL EDDIE HEARN wanted was two phrases to close down hypothesis of a combat between Anthony Joshua and Jarrell Miller.
4 years in the past on June 1, 2019, the 2 heavyweights have been all set to finish their nasty feud at Madison Sq. Backyard. Two months prior it was revealed that the American had failed three drug exams for banned substances. With the combat canned Andy Ruiz Jr stepped in and walloped the massive Brit to take his heavyweight belts.
In 2023 Joshua is on the lookout for an opponent on August 12 as he seems to work another combat with new coach Derrick James earlier than taking up Deontay Wilder in December. Miller, who failed one other check in June 2020 earlier than his combat towards Jerry Forrest, is now free to field after serving his suspension from the game.
This week Miller’s promoter Dmitry Salita provided the 34-year-old New Yorker as a possible combat for Joshua. ‘AJ’ was additionally linked to a rematch towards Dillian Whyte, however talks for which have fully damaged down.
Hearn took his seat throughout from Ariel Helwani for an additional visitor look on The MMA Hour and was requested if Joshua v Miller would occur.
“Undoubtedly not,” Hearn sharply replied.
“The main focus is for Joshua-Wilder. That combat’s going to happen in December in Saudi Arabia.”
Hearn added: “He’s chasing greatness. He desires to beat Wilder, he desires to combat Fury for the world title.”
If Joshua is to combat on August 12 Hearn admits that they should get a transfer on and announce one thing quickly with simply over seven weeks to go. Helwani queried who that can be now Whyte and Miller are off the desk.
“Somebody from the highest 15. There’s three or 4 guys we’re ,” Hearn mentioned.
