Why it matters: The pair will meet at Portman Road on 7 June for the WBA interim heavyweight title in what should be a career-defining homecoming for the undefeated Ipswich boxer.
The details: Two months before they exchange leather in the ring, Miller got the first shot in when he slapped Wardley at the scene of their future fight.
Miller took exception to a supposed diss track Wardley had written about him, and leapt to his feet early in the press conference to square up to his opponent.
"We are cut from different cloths," said Miller.
"I was being really respectful, then he made a f***** a**** diss song 'Big Baby Killer'."
Miller, who has not won since March 2023, continued: "Where I come from, that is a death threat. I'm running you down, I'm coming to your face, plain and simple. I'm going to f*** you up."
Wardley interrupted: "They call you Big Baby because you don't shut the f*** up. You need a pacifier in your mouth."
After exchanging verbal jabs, the heavyweights got into a shouting match face-to-face before Miller lunged in and slapped Wardley, causing chaos to erupt.
Security personnel stormed the stage to separate the fighters.
Ticket information: Tickets for the historic fight went on sale today at 13:00 on Monday, 7 April.
Ipswich Town season ticket holders and Club members will have priority access, with general sale beginning on Wednesday, 9 April at 13:00.
Standard ticket prices range from £53 in the upper tiers to £331.24 on the pitch for floor seating.
A waiting room will be available from 12:30 on both sale days with a queue system to manage website traffic.
What they're saying: Queensberry chief Frank Warren wasn't impressed by the altercation.
"We want the stadium fight in June, not today," said the Hall of Fame promoter.
"I apologise, this is not a good look for boxing, I don't want to be seeing this."
Warren added: "This is not what it is all about, it is about the fight on the night. All of this is unacceptable and I apologise on behalf of everybody here."
The bigger picture: Wardley is a lifelong fan of Ipswich Town and vacated his British title in March as he pursues a world title.
"As a proud Tractor Boy born and bred in Ipswich, this is a dream come true for me," Wardley said.
"Fighting for a world title at Portman Road means everything to me. I've got a tough opponent in front of me, but that's what I live for."
The undefeated 30-year-old has 18 wins and one draw on his record, with 17 victories via stoppage.
For context: Wardley was originally set to face WBA 'regular' champion Kubrat Pulev but will meet 36-year-old Miller instead. Miller's last two fights ended in a defeat by Daniel Dubois and a draw with Andy Ruiz Jr in August.
The bottom line: The pre-fight antics have certainly generated attention for the June showdown, but Warren hopes the actual boxing will do the talking when the pair finally meet in the ring at what will be the first professional boxing event ever staged at Portman Road.
