JARRELL MILLER has pulled out of his world title heavyweight clash with Fabio Wardley.
The 36-year-old was due to fight Brit Wardley for the interim WBA title on June 7 at Portman Road.
However, he will no longer be able to participate.
It is understood the card has not been cancelled.
Instead, a different fighter will be called in to replace Miller and take on Wardley.
The event will take place at Portman Road – home of Wardley’s boyhood club, Ipswich Town.
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It will be the first boxing event held at the stadium.
And music superstar Ed Sheeran, also a fan of the Tractor Boys, has already been lined up to perform at the event.
Discussing Miller when the bout was announced, the 30-year-old said: “He’s a top 10 contender, he’s challenged with the big boys before, and I’m in that world title race and I want to prove myself against one of those top-level guys.
“I think he’s a perfect fit for that because he brings energy and he brings the fight in simple terms.
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“You know what you’re going to get from him. You’re going to get the entertainment factor and that’s something that I bring and he brings. The clash of us together is going to be chaotic.”
Miller has become a controversial figure in boxing due to his previous use of drugs.
Prior to his proposed fight against Anthony Joshua in 2019 he failed a doping test for banned ‘muscle growth’ substance GW1516 and was denied a license to box.
He then failed a second drugs test the following year and was expelled by the WBC.
Miller last fought Andy Ruiz Jr in August 2024 and the bout ended in a majority draw.
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
