Jarrell Miller Vows to Retire Anthony Joshua: “I’ll End His Career”
As he prepares to face Fabio Wardley on June 7, Miller has made it clear that his true target is Joshua, with whom he has unresolved history.
American heavyweight Jarrell Miller has reignited his long-standing feud with Anthony Joshua, boldly declaring that he intends to end the British-Nigerian’s boxing career if they ever meet in the ring.
As he prepares to face Fabio Wardley on June 7, Miller has made it clear that his true target is Joshua, with whom he has unresolved history. Their highly anticipated 2019 bout was scrapped after Miller failed multiple drug tests, opening the door for Andy Ruiz Jr. to step in and deliver one of the sport’s most shocking upsets by defeating Joshua.
In a recent interview with IFL TV, Miller didn’t hold back.
“There’s definitely unfinished business,” he said. “I heard he still wants the fight, but his team keeps telling him to stay away from me. I’m telling you now—if he fights me, I’ll be the one to end his career.”
The outspoken fighter took further jabs at Joshua’s resilience, claiming the former champion tends to go quiet after losses.
“He talks big until he gets whooped, then he disappears. Every time he loses, he runs off to Africa. I want to mess him up, badly. It’s not about money—I still want that fight.”
Joshua, currently in Lagos, Nigeria, is yet to respond to Miller’s challenge. The two-time world heavyweight champion is reportedly preparing for a return to training, with his next fight still unconfirmed. At 34, Joshua is believed to be nearing the end of his professional career, a point recently emphasized by his promoter Eddie Hearn.
“This is the final year,” Hearn said in an interview with Sky Sports. “He’s likely got between one and three fights left—maybe even just one. That’s the reality.”
Joshua’s road to redemption has been turbulent, with recent defeats to Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois complicating his quest for another title shot. The latter knocked Joshua out in the fifth round at Wembley last September, dealing a major blow to his legacy.
While Joshua is reportedly more interested in a rematch with Dubois or a high-profile clash with Tyson Fury, both opponents appear to be pursuing other paths. Fury, who announced his retirement earlier this year after back-to-back losses to Usyk, has been spotted training again, fueling rumors of a comeback.
Whether or not Joshua entertains Miller’s challenge, a fight between the two would undoubtedly be explosive—and potentially decisive for both of their careers.
