Anthony Joshua will fight in the US for the first time when he defends his IBF, WBA and WBO world heavyweight titles
Anthony Joshua will fight in the US for the first time when he defends his IBF, WBA and WBO world heavyweight titles against Jarrell Miller on 1 June.
Joshua, 29, will take on Miller at Madison Square Garden in the undefeated American’s home city of New York.
Miller, with 23 wins and a draw, has never fought for a world title.
The 30-year-old will almost certainly be the heaviest opponent Joshua has faced as a professional having weighed 22st 7lbs in his last contest.
That is almost five stone heavier than what Joshua weighed in at ahead of his victory over Alexander Povetkin in September.
Miller – nicknamed ‘Big Baby’ – won 20 of his fights by knockout but Joshua represents a huge step-up in class.
A contest in the US has been seen by Joshua’s advisers as a chance to enhance his global appeal.