Mike Coppinger studies that heavyweights Fabio Wardley and Jarrell Miler are “finalizing a deal” to fulfill on June seventh in Wardley’s native Ipswich.
That is greater than a little bit perplexing. Wardley (18-0-1, 17 KO) had a assured shot at secondary WBA champion Kubrat Pulev on the desk, however Jake Donovan studies that negotiations with Pulev broke down. Somewhat than simply go to a handbag bid like a standard sanctioning physique, the WBA as a substitute elected to make a four-man box-off to permit Queensberry to maintain the date, with Wardley vs Miller (26-1, 22 KO) on one facet and Pulev in opposition to Michael Hunter on the opposite.
What has Miller accomplished to earn this chance? Jack and squat. “Huge Child” hasn’t gained a struggle in two years, falling to Daniel Dubois in November 2023 earlier than battling Andy Ruiz Jr to a draw eight months later. Miller did much better than anticipated in opposition to “The Destroyer” and had an argument on the playing cards, however he’s nonetheless 0-1-1 since beating what’s left of Lucas Browne and stays among the many most prolific drug cheats in trendy boxing historical past.
A minimum of this struggle is fairly prone to occur. Hunter has Don King behind him and he has a, shall we embrace, spotty historical past with WBA title bouts.
