Anthony Joshua vs Jarrell Miller one of the biggest fights in history?

[SenorPipino]

Boxing was on life support long before Floyd.
And to blame a guy for a dying sport who had more ppv buys than any athlete in history is crazy

Exactly.

Many may loath Mayweather. But that's irrelevant.

He was the biggest PPV draw in boxing history.

Many of his fights are at or near the top when it comes to sales.

Mayweather-Pacquiao. Mayweather-McGregor. The 1-2 punch in PPV history. Box office magic.

Mayweather-Canelo. Mayweather-De La Hoya. Two other bouts that cracked the 2 million buys barrier.

So, it's hardly a matter of American boxing overcoming the Mayweather era.

It was Mayweather's presence that at least kept the sport on life support here.

Without him, it very well may flatline.

[tiny_acres]

Exactly.

Many may loath Mayweather. But that's irrelevant.

He was the biggest PPV draw in boxing history.

Many of his fights are at or near the top when it comes to sales.

Mayweather-Pacquiao. Mayweather-McGregor. The 1-2 punch in PPV history. Box office magic.

Mayweather-Canelo. Mayweather-De La Hoya. Two other bouts that cracked the 2 million buys barrier.

So, it's hardly a matter of American boxing overcoming the Mayweather era.

It was Mayweather's presence that at least kept the sport on life support here.

Without him, it very well may flatline.

[oogiebe]

Exactly.

Many may loath Mayweather. But that's irrelevant.

He was the biggest PPV draw in boxing history.

Many of his fights are at or near the top when it comes to sales.

Mayweather-Pacquiao. Mayweather-McGregor. The 1-2 punch in PPV history. Box office magic.

Mayweather-Canelo. Mayweather-De La Hoya. Two other bouts that cracked the 2 million buys barrier.

So, it's hardly a matter of American boxing overcoming the Mayweather era.

It was Mayweather's presence that at least kept the sport on life support here.

Without him, it very well may flatline.

You're on a roll Senor!

[Thomastearns]

I disagree with you. What America needs is for a special boxer to come along who can flip the script on how America views these boxers. Floyd, as great as he was, was everything that America hates about its pro athletes. He threw money in our faces while most people hump out rent money here and treated women horribly. He was not the inspiring figure like Jordan, Griffey Jr or Tom Brady. A boxer will come along soon who will be a better example and the sport will again gain attention. But Floyd’s ripple effect wil take years to get past. The sport needs Floyd to go away for a while.

Yes, and that ripple effect peaked with the Pacquiao fight - the single biggest disappointment boxing has yet seen which almost single handedly put US boxing on life support in its aftermath.

He tried to bleed boxing dry and was an inspirational hero to almost no one. Being almost universally disliked does not qualify you for hero status.

But never fear US boxing has always recovered from such lulls and it will do once again if certain resourceful parties can succeed in their ambitions.

But who will be this 'special one', and does he have to be an American?

[oogiebe]

Yes, and that ripple effect peaked with the Pacquiao fight - the single biggest disappointment boxing has yet seen which almost single handedly put US boxing on life support in its aftermath.

He tried to bleed boxing dry and was an inspirational hero to almost no one. Being almost universally disliked does not qualify you for hero status.

But never fear US boxing has always recovered from such lulls and it will do once again if certain resourceful parties can succeed in their ambitions.

But who will be this 'special one', and does he have to be an American?

...and a Messiah will arise from the people... I'm afraid American interest in boxing will never see the golden age again.

[tiny_acres]

Yes, and that ripple effect peaked with the Pacquiao fight - the single biggest disappointment boxing has yet seen which almost single handedly put US boxing on life support in its aftermath.

He tried to bleed boxing dry and was an inspirational hero to almost no one. Being almost universally disliked does not qualify you for hero status.

But never fear US boxing has always recovered from such lulls and it will do once again if certain resourceful parties can succeed in their ambitions.

But who will be this 'special one', and does he have to be an American?

Who the fukc said he's a hero?
He's the anti-hero
Sometimes that's all it takes.
Ali was an anti-hero for a large portion of his career. It worked

[oogiebe]

Who the fukc said he's a hero?
He's the anti-hero
Sometimes that's all it takes.
Ali was an anti-hero for a large portion of his career. It worked

Very true! We need an ant-hero to stir things up. Mike Tyson ended up as an Anti-Hero before becoming the guy we wanted to see get beat up and after he was the young polite champ.

[Onetimeonly]

Yes, and that ripple effect peaked with the Pacquiao fight - the single biggest disappointment boxing has yet seen which almost single handedly put US boxing on life support in its aftermath.

He tried to bleed boxing dry and was an inspirational hero to almost no one. Being almost universally disliked does not qualify you for hero status.

But never fear US boxing has always recovered from such lulls and it will do once again if certain resourceful parties can succeed in their ambitions.

But who will be this 'special one', and does he have to be an American?

There has never been a lull like this. You're dreaming.

[funso banjo baby]

I can think of 5 Bruno fights just off the top of my head

this miller fight is fairly mediocre, its actually embarrassing

[caldo2025]

Yes, and that ripple effect peaked with the Pacquiao fight - the single biggest disappointment boxing has yet seen which almost single handedly put US boxing on life support in its aftermath.

He tried to bleed boxing dry and was an inspirational hero to almost no one. Being almost universally disliked does not qualify you for hero status.

But never fear US boxing has always recovered from such lulls and it will do once again if certain resourceful parties can succeed in their ambitions.

But who will be this 'special one', and does he have to be an American?

Exactly. These goons just look at buys like it’s a gauge of love. Most people forked the money over in the hopes to see Floyd lose, not for the hope of watching an inspiring victory by Floyd. That’s VERY different. Floyd just ran with the model that Vince At WWF Wrestling created with his villains. I’m not saying that it didn’t work. Of course it did but each major sport has their box office studs to help sell the product and for like 15 years, the face of Boxing was women batterer and a disgusting human being. How in the world could that not hurt American Boxing? Rhetorical.

The worst part is that Floyd’s the best I’ve ever seen. That’s the saddest part. Never tested himself and didn’t care about the sport at all.

[SenorPipino]

Something dramatic appears to be happening on the Big Baby Miller front.

Seems that he's tested positive for a banned substance but I didn't catch what?

Further details as they emerge.

[Evander]

It's not Hagler Hearns but I'll watch it.
Joshua is probably looking to knock Miller out and impress on his first big showcase stateside, if the drama prelims were anything to go by I think there will be a bit of a ding dong before during and maybe after this one.

[SenorPipino]

A dangerous substance known as GW1516 found in Miller's VADA urine sample.

Any chemists here know exactly what it is?

The hunt for a replacement opponent may have already begun.

[Evander]

Has Miller tested positive ?

[Evander]

It's being reported that he has, fight off ?

[SenorPipino]

Has Miller tested positive ?

That is the word from media sources.

No official announcement yet.

It appears that 3 sources have confirmed the result to ESPN.

[EJA]

This will be the biggest fight in boxing history

[Evander]

That is the word from media sources.

No official announcement yet.

It appears that 3 sources have confirmed the result to ESPN.

Better wake Eddie Hearn up sharpish.

[SenorPipino]

It's being reported that he has, fight off ?

Until there's something official, the fight remains on.

But it sounds pretty certain that Millet failed the VADA urine test last month. And if so, Miller will be pulled from the bout.

Who's available?

[SenorPipino]

Better wake Eddie Hearn up sharpish.

Probably Hearn was given the word quite a bit earlier today, before sources leaked the results.

Promoters always know what's going on before everyone else.

[SenorPipino]

Hearn is now confirming the report and only says that Joshua continues to prepare for a June 1 date.

Maybe Usyk could take a flyer on Takam, and head directly to MSG and Joshua.

I bet some thought has been given to it.

[Evander]

Probably Hearn was given the word quite a bit earlier today, before sources leaked the results.

Promoters always know what's going on before everyone else.

He could do a press conference at 8.00am.
It's just after 3.30am there now and like you said he likely knows about it already.
He could have a quick shower in 15 minutes, spend another 3 hours dressing and admiring himself and jump in the motor for make up at the studio before going on camera at 8.00am.

[SenorPipino]

He could do a press conference at 8.00am.
It's just after 3.30am there now and like you said he likely knows about it already.
He could have a quick shower in 15 minutes, spend another 3 hours dressing and admiring himself and jump in the motor for make up at the studio before going on camera at 8.00am.

Absolutely.

Hearn's a diva.

[lazboy]

Was looking forward to the fight. Disgraceful by Miller. Just wonder how rampant it is. Was the testing a new thing for Miller, did they ramp it up, a different organisation? Or was he just so desperate he needed some edge. On the eve of his big fight, ridiculous.

[Onetimeonly]

Going from bad to worse for dazn.