Jarrell Miller calls out Deontay Wilder after tough win in Las Vegas eliminator

Getty Images Jarrell Miller vs Lenier Pero’s result set the stage for a new rivalry on April 25, 2026, as Jarrell Miller used his post-fight moment to call out Deontay Wilder . Fighting at Fontainebleau Las Vegas in a WBA eliminator, Miller earned a unanimous decision win with scores of 117-111, 117-111, and 115-113. The victory moved him to 28-1-2 with 22 knockouts, while Lenier Pero dropped to 13-1.

The fight itself was demanding and physical, but the bigger story came after the final bell, when Miller made it clear he wants Wilder next in what he described as a major fight between top American heavyweights. Jarrell Miller vs Lenier Pero result sets up Deontay Wilder callout The Jarrell Miller vs Lenier Pero result came after 12 rounds of close-range action. Pero started well and used his reach to land clean shots in the early rounds.

He controlled distance and kept Miller from getting inside too often at the start. Miller stayed patient and continued to push forward. He entered the fight at 305 pounds but maintained a steady pace.

As the rounds went on, he began to close the gap more often. The fight turned into a physical exchange, with both fighters trading at short range. By the middle rounds, Miller started to take control.