Wardley vs. Miller for WBA “Interim” heavyweight title

Fabio Wardley (18-0-1, 17 KOs) will face Jarrell Miller (26-1-2, 22 KOs) on June 7 in Ipswich, UK for WBA “Interim” World heavyweight title.

The press conference, held this week, descended in chaos. Miller wearing a Norwich shirt taunted Wardley, who is lifelong supporter of Ipswich Town.

The news conference them became more heated shortly after when Miller accused Wardley of disrespecting him by making a “diss song”.

Miller stood up and approached Wardley before the pair were held apart by security on the stage at the side of the Portman Road pitch.

“I was being respectful but he made a diss song,” Miller said.

“I don’t play this sport. He hasn’t ever been in a ring with someone like me.”

Wardley looked perplexed by the accusation and tensions boiled over further when Miller shoved his hand into the undefeated Briton’s face.

“I haven’t made any songs,” Wardley responded. “Whatever you heard isn’t me. I don’t know what song you think you heard but I didn’t make anything.

“If I did it I would stand on it.”

Both fighters eventually returned to their seats and Queensberry’s Frank Warren, who promotes Wardley, apologised for the scenes.

“This is not a good look for our sport, not a good look for boxing. I don’t want to be seeing this,” Warren said.

“We want the stadium fight in June, not today. I apologise.”

Wardley was set to face WBA ‘regular’ champion Kubrat Pulev but will meet 36-year-old Miller instead.

The 30-year-old has 18 wins and one draw on his record, with 17 victories via stoppage.