Following the cancellation of the fight between Jarrell Miller and Anthony Joshua, the Nieria world champion may face Michael Hunter.
The fight is to be confirmed early next week for June 1.
Jarrell Miller recorded the worst case of drug test failures on record and left Joshua with no choice but to find an alternative.
Former cruiserweight world title challenger, Michael Hunter has become the favored replacement.
WBN released a shortlist just hours after Miller’s failed test. Hunter was the top name on the pile.
It’s understood that talks progressed swiftly this week and were concluded with relative ease for Hunter to take Miller’s spot.
Hunter was due to fight on the undercard of Oleksandr Usyk on May 25. Usyk is the only man to defeat Hunter. The Ukrainian has been mentioned as a future opponent for Joshua.
The 30 year-old has three impressive wins at heavyweight. Hunter is in good shape despite being a massive underdog against Joshua.
Holding four versions of the top division crown, Joshua is a formidable force at the weight.
Speaking earlier this week about the possibility of facing AJ at Madison Square Garden, Hunter was largely unfazed by the task.
“I like the sound of [the AJ fight]. It’s heavyweight boxing so any time you get to that weight class. Everybody has dynamite in their hands,” Hunter said
“I’ve been training all my life for fights like this so I would not miss the chance to fight Anthony Joshua.
