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.
“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.”
