Jarrell 'Big Baby' Miller has taken a significant step towards a potential showdown with Deontay Wilder after securing a unanimous points victory over Lenier Pero in a WBA title eliminator in Las Vegas. Miller, who has recently teamed up with new trainer Bozy Ennis, dominated the bout, throwing over 1,000 punches to outmaneuver the Cuban Olympian. With this win, Miller improves his record to 28-1-2, with 22 knockouts, and is now being lined up for a high-profile fight against Wilder in New York.
According to promoter Eddie Hearn, 'the American fight is Deontay Wilder against Jarrell Miller,' and he believes this matchup has the potential to be a major event for American boxing. Miller's victory over Pero marks his second consecutive win in 2026, and he attributes his strong performance to his leaner fighting weight of 305lbs. The American boxer expressed his satisfaction with the outcome, stating that he was focused on testing his conditioning and throwing a high volume of punches, rather than seeking a knockout.