Anthony Joshua Admits Being "Battered", in an Unreleased Sky Sports Video

Anthony Joshua has opened up about his experience with Jarrell Miller in an unaired episode of "The Gloves are Off," confessing that he "got battered" and hopes that Sky Sports will never release the footage.

Doping Controversy Derails Showdown

The American fighter squandered his opportunity to challenge AJ for the world titles in 2019 due to a disgraceful drugs scandal.

Excuses and Failed Tests

Miller blamed the failed tests on a tainted supplement and stem cell shots in his elbow. He later signed a contract with Bob Arum's Top Rank stable but once again tested positive for a banned substance. In his second failed test, he attributed it to a sex pill and was subsequently handed a two-year suspension.

Joshua vs. Ruiz Jr.

With Miller out of the picture, Joshua went on to face Andy Ruiz Jr. instead in his US debut. Unfortunately, he suffered his first professional defeat as he was sensationally stopped in the seventh round.

Unaired Footage Unveiled

In a recent interview with IFL TV, Joshua shared details of previously unseen footage from the encounter with Miller on "The Gloves are Off." The two engaged in a heated rap battle, which ultimately resulted in Joshua stumbling through his final bars and Miller delivering a five-minute long verbal knockout.

Joshua's Response

Reflecting on the encounter, Joshua expressed, "It was 1-1 in face-offs, but I got battered. We had a freestyle battle. Miller has bars. I was just taking shot after shot. I hope they don't show that, and if they do, I want some royalties."

Moving On

Following his suspension, Miller enrolled in VADA testing, leading to the reinstatement of his boxing license in Las Vegas. He has since returned to the ring for four bouts, including an exhibition on Floyd Mayweather's undercard, where he called out Tyson Fury.

Upcoming Rematch

On August 12, Joshua will face Dillian Whyte in a rematch that fans are eagerly anticipating.