Fabio Wardley vs Big Baby Miller takes on football rivalry between Ipswich Town and Norwich City

Hometown hero Fabio Wardley and American contender Jarrell "Big Baby" Miller will face off in an upcoming WBA interim heavyweight title fight on June 7, 2025.

The fight scheduled for the Portman Road Stadium in Ipswich, England, has taken on an electrifying new dimension.

Wardley and Miller will bring a fierce football rivalry into the boxing ring.

Wardley, a lifelong Ipswich Town fan, will defend his turf, while Miller has stoked the flames by aligning himself with Ipswich's bitter rivals, Norwich City, ahead of their high-stakes showdown.

Wardley, with an unbeaten record is the WBA's No. 1 heavyweight contender and has dreamed of headlining the stadium as a boxer.

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After he defeated Nigerian born David Adeleye, Wardley recorded a first-round knockout of Frazer Clarke to become British champion.

On the other side of the ring, Jarrell Miller has made it his mission to play the ultimate antagonist.

The 36-year-old Brooklyn native turned heads at the press conference by showing up in a Norwich City shirt emblazoned with "Going Down 25" on the back—a provocative jab at Ipswich Town’s recent football fortunes.

The move was a calculated one, tapping into the deep-seated rivalry between the two clubs.