Jarrell Miller vs Lenier Pero

The heavyweight division returns to the Fontainebleau Las Vegas on Saturday, April 25, 2026, for a high-stakes WBA World Title Eliminator. The primary challenge for the controversial Jarrell "Big Baby" Miller is proving he can still compete at the elite level against the undefeated Cuban technical standout, Lenier Peró. The objective for Peró, a decorated amateur with a 13-0 professional record, is to utilize his superior footwork and southpaw angles to overcome the massive size and relentless pressure of the 300lb American. Strategically, the goal of this Matchroom Boxing main event is to determine the next mandatory challenger for the WBA throne. The tactical focus for Miller is his high-volume "suffocating" style, which he hopes will drain the younger Peró in the later rounds. Conversely, Peró aims to exploit Miller's defensive lapses, which were notably exposed in his recent viral bout against Kingsley Ibeh. With both fighters aiming for a lucrative summer showdown against the division's top champions, the ultimate goal is to secure a definitive victory on the DAZN-televised stage.