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Eddie Hearn has revealed what happened between him and Jarrell Miller when the two faced off at the December 23 press conference last month.
Miller was scheduled to fight Anthony Joshua for the Briton's IBF, WBO and WBA heavyweight titles on June 1, 2020 at Madison Square Garden.
However, Miller failed a series of tests by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) at the end of March and was handed a six-month ban as a result.
Hearn made the decision to move forward with Miller – who tested positive for human growth hormone, EPO and GW1516 – and instead put Joshua in touch with Andy Ruiz.
Miller has never forgiven Hearn for walking away from him and made his feelings known at the press conference in London last month.
Eddie Hearn has revealed what happened between him and Jarrell Miller when the two faced off last month at the December 23 press conference
The pair faced each other for the first time in years, with both AJ and Miller set to fight in Saudi Arabia on December 23.
Joshua takes on Swedish heavyweight Otto Wallin, while Miller looks to make a statement against Daniel Dubois.
Miller decided to confront Hearn at the press conference and asked the Matchroom promoter why he never supported him like he did with Conor Benn.
Speak with Seconds out Of the conversation they had, Hearn said: “Miller came to me and said, oh, you're scared now.
“I said, 'I'm not fucking scared of you. I know what you did.'
“He said, 'Why didn't you support me like you supported Conor Benn?'
“I said, 'Because I don't believe you.'
“And he said, 'Next time you're in New York, I'll have someone come see you.'
“And I said, 'Go fuck yourself.'
Hearn wasn't the only one Miller confronted that night. He also targeted Joshua while on stage, claiming he would send the British heavyweight to hospital.
Miller was scheduled to fight Anthony Joshua for the Briton's IBF, WBO and WBA heavyweight titles on June 1, 2020 at Madison Square Garden
However, Miller failed a series of tests by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) at the end of March and was subsequently given a six-month ban.
“They can all kiss my black ass,” Miller began. “First of all, we all know AJ doesn't want to smoke with Deontay. As much as I don't like Deontay, I know he would put that son of a bitch in the grave.
“So I'll make it easy for you, Joshua: fight Deontay and go to the grave, or fight me and go to the hospital.”
Joshua quickly snapped back at Miller and said, “Shut up. Miller, don't start with me. You know I'm going to come over and punch you.”
The 34-year-old British heavyweight further spoke about Miller's mother after referencing her during their final press conference of 2020. He said: “I see you brought your mother here, she has to pay her rent.”
Joshua ended by saying, “You're not doing anything to me. Watch your mouth or I'll slap you.'
After the press conference, Miller said he was happy “to be a bully” and that he planned to do it “all day and all night.”