Jarrell Miller has emerged victorious in a WBA title eliminator against Lenier Pero, earning a unanimous points decision in Las Vegas, and is now poised to face Deontay Wilder in his next bout. Miller's win over the Cuban Olympian marked a successful collaboration with his new trainer, Bozy Ennis, as 'Big Baby' threw over 1,000 punches throughout the match. With a record of 28-1-2 and 22 knockouts, Miller is being lined up for a fight against Wilder, who recently defeated Derek Chisora, with promoter Eddie Hearn expressing enthusiasm for the matchup to take place in New York. Hearn stated, 'For me, the American fight is Deontay Wilder against Jarrell Miller.
Run it in New York. That's a serious fight.' Miller's victory over Pero is his second consecutive win in 2026, potentially marking his last chance to pursue a heavyweight world championship title. Miller attributed his improved performance to his leaner fighting weight of 305lbs, saying, 'I knew Pero was going to be tough, and I had a feeling he was going to move a lot more than that.' He also expressed a desire to focus on his conditioning and throw a high volume of punches, rather than seeking a knockout. The bout has generated significant interest, with many anticipating a future matchup between Miller and Wilder.