Many fans on social media suspect Miller is just chasing Joshua again to secure the massive payday he threw away when those failed drug tests canceled their 2019 fight.
Joshua wants a tune-up before finally meeting Tyson Fury. The plan is to shake off some rust and keep his record clean before that massive event happens. This gap in the schedule gives other heavyweights a chance to speak, and Miller seizes the moment.
Miller is still a controversial name, but he knows how to market a grudge. Beating Pero would help him prove that he still belongs in these conversations.
“Your a ** whoop gon’ come sooner or later. You can run, but you can’t hide,” Jarrell Miller tells Matchroom.
From a business point of view, Joshua’s team is focused on the Tyson Fury event. Taking on an aggressive volume puncher like Miller in a comeback fight would be a risk. If Joshua wins, critics may write him off as a contender who has spent years outside the elite mix. If he loses, the Fury payday and his reputation take a hit.
Miller has built much of his reputation on noise and confrontation, but he’s still trying to fight back in a big feud. A win over Pero wouldn’t put him straight into a Joshua fight, though it would keep him in the broader conversation.
Joshua’s team could still opt for a safer and more controlled return option, especially if Fury’s behind-the-scenes negotiations move forward. Risking that payday against a dangerous or uncomfortable opponent would make little sense.
Miller continues to attach himself to the story whenever Joshua’s name returns to the headlines. Heavyweight boxing has a long memory, and some unfinished fights remain useful long after they first went down.
