Eddie Hearn names the ‘critical battle’ he needs to see within the heavyweight division
Printed on April 26, 2026
On April 25, on the Fontainebleau in Las Vegas, Jarrell Miller vs Lenier Pero headlined a Matchroom Boxing card, dwell on DAZN. Miller finally emerged victorious, successful by unanimous determination within the eliminator for the WBA heavyweight world title. With Miller now discovering himself in line to face titleholder Oleksandr Usyk, Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn has recognized a “critical battle’ he wish to make, involving Miller.
Jarrell Miller defeats Lenier Pero in April 25 Las Vegas showdown
Pero (13-1, 8 KOs) began the brighter, touchdown the cleaner photographs within the opening two rounds. The American closed the space successfully within the third and had the higher of the exchanges on the within. Miller (28-1-2, 22 KOs) had a better work fee and carried extra energy than Pero, with the Cuban unable to maintain Miller off.
Miller’s excessive output and stress method noticed him draw back because the battle went on. It felt like Pero simply didn’t have the facility to maintain Miller off for any sustained interval. He did appear to stun Miller a few occasions early on, however the American rapidly shook these punches off and continued coming ahead.
The battle finally went to the judges’ scorecards, which learn 117-111×2, and 115-113, all favouring Miller.
Eddie Hearn teases ‘critical battle’ for Jarrell Miller
Speaking within the ring after the battle, Eddie Hearn teased a “critical battle” he would really like for Jarrell Miller within the heavyweight division:
“For me, once I have a look at the fights within the division, as a promoter, you need a battle with nice build-up. You need a battle with jeopardy.
“For me, the American battle is Deontay Wilder in opposition to Jarrell Miller. Run it in New York. That’s a critical, critical battle.”
Miller himself spoke after the battle, calling out varied fighters, together with Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder. It stays to be seen what comes subsequent for “Large Child,” however whoever he does face subsequent, it guarantees to be something however boring.
