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Technicality prevents NYSAC from banning Jarrell Miller despite three drug test failures

Jarrell Miller (23-0-1, 20 KOs) should be preparing for a heavyweight title fight vs. Anthony Joshua (22-0, 21 KOs), but it turns out his “preparation” involved such illegal substances as EPO, HGH, and Endurabol. Three VADA drug test results revealed Miller as having been in his system, so he’s out of the June 1st date.

Because VADA only takes the tests and doesn’t have actual jurisdiction for punishment, the expectation was that the New York State Athletic Commission (NYSAC) would drop the hammer on “Big Baby” pretty severely.

Miller’s license in New York has expired, so per the commission’s own statement to Mike Coppinger, there is technically nothing they can do.