Renowned American heavyweight boxer, Jarrell ‘Big Baby’ Miller, has once again sent shockwaves through the boxing world with his latest verbal attack on British boxing heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua. Known for his relentless jabs both inside and outside the ring, Miller didn’t hold back, calling Joshua “p***y” during a heated confrontation. This verbal jousting is just the latest in a series of inflammatory exchanges between the two boxers, injecting additional fervor into an already intense rivalry.
In the high intensity sphere of professional boxing, trading verbal blows is considered par for the course and Jarrell Miller has solidified his reputation as a verbal heavyweight. In this recent exchange with Joshua, Miller didn’t mince words, putting the Briton’s courage into question with his explicit language. His comments have subsequently caught fire in both the mainstream media and on social platforms.
Miller, who boasts an exceptional professional boxing record – 23 knockouts in 25 unbeaten fights – is quite infamous for his unrestrained verbal lashing. Following Joshua’s lackluster performance against Andy Ruiz Jr in a bout many expected Joshua to dominate, Miller’s comment about Joshua’s character was as stinging as ever, setting social media abuzz.
Anthony Joshua, the recipient of Miller’s verbal assault, remained unfazed. A veteran of such public confrontational outbursts, Joshua has become as known for his calm demeanor against trash talking opponents as for his impressive boxing record. The Brit boasts 24 wins, 22 by knockout, and a single loss, setting him amongst the best in professional boxing today.
Responding nonchalantly to Miller, Joshua said, “I won’t waste my time responding to someone who doesn’t understand boxing. I have shown my worth in the ring. Talk is cheap.” This response illustrates Joshua’s focused, no-nonsense approach to his career and a disdain for public sparring outside the boxing ring.
The Joshua-Miller rivalry can be traced back to when Miller was originally scheduled to face Joshua at Madison Square Garden in June 2019. Billed as the biggest professional boxing match of the year, the fight was meant to be an iconic showdown. However, it was abruptly cancelled after Miller failed multiple drug tests, resulting in a missed opportunity to settle their feud inside the ring.
Since then, the tension between Joshua and Miller has boiled steadily, often erupting in public confrontations and disputes on social media, adding an exciting narrative to their professional careers. Yet Joshua, despite these intense confrontations, remains focused on his career, his performances at the highest level, and his unwavering dedication to the sport notwithstanding the provocations.
Jarrell Miller, on the other hand, is still working his way back into professional boxing. A year out of the ring due to his suspension has led to speculation about his future in the sport. Yet with his unyielding self-confidence, manifested in his often explosive interviews, Miller ensures he remains a talking point in the world of professional boxing.
In this world where sporting rivalries unequivocally create heightened matches, Joshua vs. Miller has the potential to yield a phenomenal showdown, both in words and in the ring. If at all such a battle comes to fruition, the world of boxing will undoubtedly be watching with bated breath. Given the two boxers’ knack for power punches and heated exchanges, a showdown between these titans in the heavyweight division promises to be a spectacle like no other.
