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Miller fails another drug test

Joshua would’ve fought him on PEDs

No fight possible for another six months

The long-lasting rivalry between Jarrell Miller and Anthony Joshua isn’t coming to an end. Unable to exchange punches, the fighters have spent no small amount of time talking to the media. Joshua recently said he would have beaten Miller even on PEDs.

Joshua Thinks Miller Isn’t a Challenge Even on PEDs

In the world of boxing, doing all you can to win often means crossing boundaries. Canelo Alvarez failed multiple tests for banned substances against Gennady “GGG” Golovkin.

Ahead of a June 1 fight, the New York State Athletic Commission has refused to license Jarrell Miller (22-0, 21 KOs) to fight against Joshua Miller (23-0-1, 20 Kos). It all came ater Miller tested positive for banned substances, specifically Endurobol, EPO, and HGH.

PEDs or no PEDs, Joshua didn’t miss a chance to argue his case: “I would’ve ought Miller on PEDs,” he said confidently. Even on performance-enhancing drugs, Joshua thought that Miller is no challenge for him:

It’s a fight at the end of the day. It is what it is. I don’t think he can beat me.

Joshua acknowledged that Miller was a strong opponent, but he nevertheless felt positive about what would have been a fight between the two.

“It would’ve been a good fight. It would’ve been a tough fight,” Joshua reflected. He further said that the decisions of the Commission were outside his power, but he would have been happy to accept the fight in the knowledge that his opponent had used performance-enhancing drugs.

Joshua Plays it Cool

Unlike Miller, Joshua is a far more composed fighter who doesn’t act in the spur of the moment. At their official conference prior to the cancelled fight, Miller welcomed Joshua by pushing him back unprovoked, but Joshua responded by calmly approaching him and reassuring his guards that all was well.

If anything, Joshua’s attitude towards boxing is one that inspires. A fight between the two would have been quite interesting to see, but that wouldn’t happen soon as Miller is suspended for the next six months.

“I was looking forward to punishing him. If the fight was to go ahead, I wouldn’t turn down an opportunity to fight anyone. You know? So why not? I am optimistic about the situation” – Joshua

Meanwhile, Miller has denied that he had knowingly taken banned substances. “Remember,” he said, “don’t believe everything you hear and see.”