6 contenders to replace Jarrell Miller as Anthony Joshua’s next opponent
Miller was due to fight Joshua in New York on June 1.
Anthony Joshua’s promoters Matchroom are looking for a new opponent for the IBF, WBA and WBO heavyweight champion’s next fight in New York on June 1.
A replacement for Jarrell Miller will be announced next week, according to Matchroom chief Eddie Hearn.
Here, Press Association Sport explores six potential opponents.
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.
Luis Ortiz
