Anthony Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn has said, that the new opponent for AJ will be announced by the end of the week.
AJ is searching for a new boxer to fight for his American debut at Madison Square Garden on June 1 after Jarrel Miller failed a drugs test.
“The Big Baby”, who was due to fight with Joshua for IBF, WBA and WBO titles, was refused a licence by VADA after testing positive for GW1516. The Substance that increases aerobic power and endurance.
Andy Ruiz has emerged as a favourite to replace Jarell Miller, alongside Michael Hunter and Manuel Charr.
"There are discussions with his (Ruiz) team," Hearn revealed in an interview with
Mixed Combat Radio . "He's one of four guys right now I would say are front-runners.
"It's really about who takes it first. Anyone of these guys can phone up and accept a deal and we could get it done tonight, but it will be in the next 48 hours for sure.
"It's not easy, because I think we live in a crazy world right now where everyone wants crazy money just to be in fights. I like the fight for many reasons. Aesthetically, Andy doesn't always look the best, but he can fight. He's fast, he'll be there to win, he's going to have a big Mexican support."
Source- The Mirror