Jarrell Miller slapped Fabio Wardley at a press conference on April 7, 2025. The incident happened while they were promoting their upcoming heavyweight boxing match scheduled for June 7 at Portman Road.
The press conference got heated when Miller accused Wardley of making a 'diss track' about him. Wardley denied any involvement, but that didn't stop Miller from getting aggressive. Security had to hold Miller back, but he managed to reach past them and slap Wardley's face. It took three security guards to restrain Miller after the slap.
Queensberry Promotions shared videos of the press conference explosion and the slapping incident on social media. The videos show just how close Wardley was to Miller when the slap happened.
This isn't the first time Miller has caused trouble at a press conference. He once pushed Anthony Joshua during a media event, but that fight got cancelled after Miller failed a drug test. That failure cost Miller several years of his career.
Recently, Miller lost to Daniel Dubois by stoppage and drew with Andy Ruiz. Wardley, on the other hand, is coming off a first-round knockout win against Frazer Clarke in their rematch. Their first fight ended in a draw and was considered a fight of the year contender.
"I didn't make any diss track," Wardley said when Miller accused him. "You're making things up."
The upcoming fight at Portman Road is significant for Wardley as it's the home of his supported football team, Ipswich Town. The winner of this bout will likely move closer to world title contention in the heavyweight division.
With the bad blood between Miller and Wardley now out in the open, their June 7 clash promises to be an intense affair. Fans will have to wait and see if the in-ring action lives up to the drama of the press conference.
