Jarrell 'Big Baby' Miller defeats Lenier Pero in slugfest win in WBA title eliminator with Deontay Wilder lined up next

Jarrell 'Big Baby' Miller defeated Lenier Pero by unanimous decision in a WBA Heavyweight title eliminator held in Las Vegas, throwing over 1,000 punches with new trainer Bozy Ennis in his corner. The win, Miller's second straight victory in 2026, improves his record to 28-1-2 with 22 KOs. Promoter Eddie Hearn is now targeting a fight between Miller and Deontay Wilder in New York following Wilder's recent victory over Derek Chisora.