Heavyweight contender Jarrell Miller has failed a PED test which leaves questions about his June 1 title opportunity against champion Anthony Joshua at Madison Square Garden, according to Dan Rafael of espn.com.
Miller has tested positive for the banned substance GW1516 three sources with knowledge of the results told ESPN on Tuesday.
“We are in the process of obtaining further information about VADA’s finding and will have more to say soon on this developing situation,” Dmitriy Salita, Miller’s co-promoter with Greg Cohen, told ESPN after he was informed of the positive test result. “In the meantime, Jarrell continues to train for his June 1 fight against Anthony Joshua.”
Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn, who represents Joshua, also acknowledged the positive test.
“We have been informed by VADA that there has been an adverse finding in Jarrell Miller’s sample collected on March 20th, 2019,” Hearn said in a statement. “We are working with all relevant parties and will update with more details soon. AJ’s preparation continues for June 1st at MSG.”
GW1516, also known as Cardarine and Endurobol, is on the World Anti-Doping Agency’s banned list and is classified as a metabolic modulator. An athlete might use it to assist in fat loss or use it as an endurance booster. WADA has warned athletes of health risks connected to the drug, which in early trials caused cancer in laboratory mice.
