Potential alternatives for Anthony Joshua if Jarrell Miller is suspended
Miller was due to fight Joshua in New York on June 1.
Anthony Joshua’s promoters Matchroom are exploring alternative opponents for the IBF, WBA and WBO heavyweight champion’s next fight in New York on June 1 in the event Jarrell Miller is suspended.
Here, Press Association Sport explores six potential alternatives.
Adam Kownacki
Dillian Whyte
Michael Hunter
Given Hunter is American and has fought and won in the UK, his profile may yet be considered suitable for an occasion Matchroom hope will further Joshua’s profile both domestically and in the US. That he is already signed to Joshua’s promoters is a further positive, as is his present place on a bill they are promoting in Chicago the weekend before June 1, which means he should already be in training. His only defeat came against the great Ukrainian, Oleksandr Usyk.