Anthony Joshua will defend his titles in New York on June 1

Anthony Joshua, IBF, WBA and WBO world heavyweight champion, will defend his titles on June 1st in the United States.

The Briton, who has won 21 KO victories in 22 fights, will face American Jarrell Miller, nicknamed "Big Baby", at Madison Square Garden in New York.

This is Joshua's first professional fight in the United States.

Wembley means a lot to me, it's a wonderful and fantastic place. I fought in small halls, in arenas and it was an honor and a blessing to do it in the stadiums. But it's time to change.

"Wembley is very important to me, it's a wonderful and fantastic place. I fought in small halls, in arenas and it was an honor and a blessing to do it in the stadiums. But it's time to change, "said Joshua.

The Nigerian-British boxer also regrets the cancellation of a fight between him and Deontay Wilder, undefeated. WBC world champion heavyweight.

"Deontay Wilder and I are the world heavyweight champions and we were hoping to have this fight on April 13th, but things did not go as planned, because of the boxing rules – I'm sure you're aware of that. So we had to adapt and look for other options and Jarrell Miller arrived, "added.

After the fight against Miller, Joshua, in case of victory, should logically compete for the supremacy of the heavyweights against the winner of the Duel between Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury.

These two contenders are expected to face the end of the first half of 2019.

Reuters