| |
|
|
Miller & Pero Clash In Heavyweight
Showdown In Las Vegas On April 25
Jarrell Miller and Lenier Pero will clash in an eliminator
for the WBA World Heavyweight title at the BleauLive Theater
at Fontainebleau Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday April 25,
live worldwide on DAZN.
Miller (27-1-2 22 KOs) made his long-awaited return to the
ring in New York in January at Madison Square Garden,
beating Kingsley Ibeh over ten rounds via split decision in
a bout remembered for a never-before-seen moment at the end
of the second round when he ripped off his hairpiece after a
flurry of punches from Ibeh dislodged ‘Big Baby’s’ mane. The
charismatic Brooklynite was able to poke fun at himself and
his viral fame following the incident, but focus now returns
to action in the ring, with the 37 year old eager to put his
name firmly in the mix for the biggest fights in the
division, and a shot at the World title.
Victory over Pero would certainly put Miller into the
conversation to fight the champions and leading contenders,
but the Cuban will have other ideas. Pero (13-0 8 KOs)
ranked #2 with the WBA, is chasing down a shot at the
biggest prize in boxing, and the 2016 Olympian is back in
the ring following a 13th win in the paid ranks in November,
outpointing Briton Jordan Thompson at Caribe Royale in
Orlando.
Miller and Pero went face-to-face in the ring after Pero’s
win over Thompson, and they will do so again at 3pm ET on
Thursday afternoon at that venue in Orlando for a launch
press conference for the event, and they have both already
stated the importance of this showdown as a huge step
towards their World title dreams.
“The most exciting, the most entertaining Heavyweight in the
world is back in action bringing the fireworks,” said
Miller. “And remember, when you step in the ring with me,
there’s always a price to toupee!”
“I respect Jarrell Miller and what he brings to the ring,
but this is a big opportunity for me to keep moving
forward,” said Pero. “I’ve worked my entire life for moments
like this, and every fight is another step toward my goal of
becoming a world champion.
“One thing I want to let the world know is that I’m coming
with everything I got. I’m staying humble, focused, and I’m
ready to show the fans in Las Vegas and around the world on
DAZN the best version of myself on April 25”
“This is a big fight in the Heavyweight division,” said
promoter Eddie Hearn. “Jarrell broke the internet in New
York and went viral for his hairy moment against Ibeh, but
he also picked up a good win and crucial rounds too. Jarrell
now must take this opportunity by the scruff of the neck and
put himself into the conversation for the big names in the
division.
“Lenier is the man ranked at #2 with the WBA though, and
he’s not going to want to let that slip through his fingers
– so get ready for fireworks in a pivotal clash in Sin City,
live on DAZN.”
|
|
|
