Suffolk star Fabio Wardley will face a new opponent when he brings boxing to Portman Road on June 7, after Jarell Miller pulled out of the fight with an injury.
The American heavyweight has hurt his shoulder and is out of the bout, just weeks after slapping Wardley and slinging profane insults his way at a bad-tempered press conference at the Ipswich Town ground.
Thousands of tickets have already been sold for the historic event - the first time the stadium has ever hosted boxing - and Wardley will now face a new foe, with an opponent due to be announced in the next 48 hours.
— Queensberry Promotions (@Queensberry) April 30, 2025
A statement from Wardley's promoters Queenberry, posted on social media tonight, simply reads: "Due to a shoulder injury sustained during training camp, Jarrell Miller has had to withdraw from his scheduled bout with Fabio Wardley at Portman Road on June 7.
"Queensberry are currently speaking to all relevant parties regarding the situation and expect to have a replacement announced within the next 48 hours."
2016 Olympic bronze medalist Hrgovic beat Brit Joe Joyce on points at the start of this month and is signed to Queensberry. His only defeat came against current IBF world champion Daniel Dubois.
Hunter, meanwhile, is one place beneath Wardley in the WBA heavyweight rankings. He last fought in December, beating Christian Larrondo Garcia by fifth round stoppage.
As it stands, Hunter is currently expected to meet WBA 'regular' champion Kubrat Pulev in his next fight.
Wardley v Miller was due to be contested for the WBA interim heavyweight title.
The unbeaten Suffolk star (18-0-1, 17KO) also posted to social media after the news was revealed this evening.
He simply wrote: "A replacement will be announced this week and the show will go on!"
A replacement will be announced this week and the show will go on! 🔵⚪️ https://t.co/zBlXbFiuoB
— Fabio Wardley (@FabioWardley) April 30, 2025
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