Jarrell Miller is set to be offered as a replacement opponent for Anthony Joshua after talks for a Dillian Whyte rematch broke down.
The American heavyweight tested positive for banned substances in 2019, which ended plans for a New York fight, but Miller’s promoter Dmitriy Salita has confirmed he is going to put forward Miller again as a potential fight for Joshua.
Negotiations have failed to progress for Joshua’s proposed rematch with Whyte, who has questioned whether his British rival was ‘serious’ about a second fight.
But Joshua is still expected to return to the ring at The O2 on August 12.
Miller has added three wins to his 27-fight unbeaten record since resuming his career, including a stoppage of Lucas Browne in March.
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Dillian Whyte has questioned whether Anthony Joshua is ‘serious’ about a fight, claiming there’s been little progress in talks for a heavyweight rematch
Why did the Whyte rematch break down?
Whyte had hoped to secure a British battle with Joshua this summer, but believes his Brit rival has one eye on a fight with Deontay Wilder in the Middle East at the end of the year.
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“I don’t think that they’re serious about the fight,” Whyte had told Sky Sports.
“They’re worrying about the fight and I don’t blame them.
“If he’s going to get £50m to fight Wilder in Saudi in December it just baffles me. Why would they take a chance fighting me?
“It doesn’t make sense. So I’m not surprised to be honest.”
Sourse: skysports.com
