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Jarrell Miller will fight Anthony Joshua on 1 June is his hometown of New York
Jarrell Miller will fight Anthony Joshua on 1 June is his hometown of New York 
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Joshua vs. Miller in doubt?

Anthony Joshua’s challenger Jarrell Miller has recorded an “adverse finding” in a drug test ahead of their world heavyweight title fight in New York. Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn said on Twitter: “We are working with all relevant parties and will update with more details soon.” If Miller is not allowed to fight on 1 June Joshua’s manager Freddie Cunningham told the BBC they “will 100% be looking at replacement options”.

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