Anthony Joshua vs. Jarrell Miller is no longer happening.
The heavyweight championship bout between the British superstar and the outspoken New York-born contender was supposed to mark Joshua’s United States debut. While Joshua will remain on the June 1st card at Madison Square Garden, Miller’s recent drug test failure for Endurabol has led to his removal from the event.
It was confirmed on Wednesday evening by Lance Pugmire of the Los Angeles Times that the New York State Athletic Commission (NYSAC) denied Miller his license to compete. Matchroom Boxing’s Eddie Hearn, Joshua’s promoter, has already begun a search for Miller’s replacement, and it appears as if former cruiserweight contender Michael Hunter (16-1, 11 KOs) is one of the leading options.