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Jarrell Miller: ‘We Are Cut From Different Cloth’

Originally posted on Fights Around The World
By Abraham Gonzalez | Last updated Apr 7, 2025 9:51 PM ET

Another boxing press conference, another slap is given from one fighter to another.

That was the story of Monday’s press conference at the Ipswich Town FC in the UK. Heavyweights Fabio Wardley (18-0-1, 17 KOs) and Jarrell “Big Baby” Miller (26-1-2, 22 KOs) were there to formally announce their June 7 heavyweight clash, and one thing led to another, a slap came from Miller, landing on the cheek of Wardley. A scuffle broke out, and the mission was accomplished as the video has made its rounds on social media throughout the always slow Monday news cycle.

Aside from that, it’s an intriguing matchup that should provide a solid level of entertainment for fight fans. Can Miller capitalize off this recent run of activity and earn a victory, or will Wardley continue his ascend through the heavyweight rankings?

Here are quotes from today’s press conference hosted by Queensberry Promotions.

Fabio Wardley
“It is my hometown, I am a born and bred Ipswich boy, it is my home club, and nothing is being taken from me here. This is hallowed turf; this is where I’m strongest. There is an extra fight and extra fire in me when I step on that turf. When there is a ring on top of that pitch there is more in me, more determination, more work, more output. I become undeniable when you put me on that pitch. It is a hard night’s work in front of me, but it is a job I can conquer.

“He said he did his research or homework, but clearly not. The last opponent that came here in a Norwich shirt… Clearly, he hasn’t done his homework on what happened to that person because it didn’t end well for them.

“They call you Big Baby because you don’t shut up, you need a pacifier in your mouth. I picked you. I looked at the list and picked your name. I said who is the big guy who thinks he is the big I am in the division? Big Baby, let’s pick that one, let’s teach him a lesson.”

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Jarrell Miller
“Ipswich? I’ve been doing my homework and I’m gonna support the other side (Norwich City shirt). That being said, Norwich whooped your a-- last time and I’m gonna whoop your a--. I know Frank is a good salesman and has put the battery in his back, but he is getting F----- up.

“There is a reason I have been avoided for many years. I had one slip up with Dubois and I had three weeks’ notice for that but, like I said before, I’m a killer. No matter where I go, real warriors travel anywhere. I’ve been in people’s backyards before whooping a--.

“We are cut from different cloth. I was being respectful then he made a diss song, Big Baby Killer. Where I come from this is a death threat. I am running you down, I am coming to your face. He can do all that nonsense, I’m gonna f--- you up, plain and simple.

“Let me say this man, I don’t mind doing the gimmicks and the fun stuff, but I don’t play, I don’t play this sport. I’ve come from every fighting background you can think of. This is what I do. I was bred for this. You’ve never been in the ring with somebody like me. David Adeleye? Good win. You’ve got draw with that punk, what’s his name? Clarke. I ain’t them. Google my name, Big Baby, there is a reason why they call me that. I make people cry. Come Saturday night here, I’m gonna make you cry man.”

Frank Warren
“We want the stadium fight in June, not today!”

“So, this is a good fight and there is obviously no love lost. It is for the vacant WBA Interim title between the No.1 rated and No.4 in the division. It is a very important fight for both of them and it is a fight that is going to be something special, on the night. I am looking forward to it but keep it nice now and can we please just show some decorum and respect.”

Spencer Brown (Miller advisor)
“Fabio is going into deep waters. Jarrell is proven heavyweight and, for me, the best in America at the moment. It is a big statement for him as well, he needs to win this fight and needs to win it big time. We are all looking forward to coming to Portman Road and it is a big step up for Fabio.”

Alfie Sharman (DAZN)
“We love this fight at DAZN. Fabio is, without doubt, one of the most exciting heavyweights in world boxing and we all know what Jarrell Miller brings, both in and out of the ring. And he is a dangerous opponent. We’ve set the tone with our relationship with Queensberry, we closed the curtain on Heavy Impact on Saturday, which was an unbelievable night of boxing and here we are on Monday already announcing another premium show on British soil. We can’t wait for June 7.”

This article first appeared on Fights Around The World and was syndicated with permission.

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