Miller Beat Pero by Unanimous Decision in the WBA Eliminator
Jarrell Miller defeated Lenier Pero by unanimous decision on April 25, 2026, at Fontainebleau Las Vegas. Miller won their twelve-round WBA heavyweight title eliminator, with scores of 117–111, 117–111 and 115–113.
A high-stakes heavyweight bout
Pero entered unbeaten and ranked No. 2 by the WBA, while Miller was ranked No. 9. The winner would move closer to a future shot at the organization’s heavyweight title.
Miller used his pressure and strength to build a lead across twelve rounds. Pero remained competitive, but he could not do enough to reverse the scorecards.
All three judges awarded Miller the decision. The score totals were 117–111 twice and 115–113, giving him the unanimous verdict.
Miller’s biggest win
The result was described by The Ring as the biggest win of Miller’s career. It was his second win in a row and moved him forward in the WBA heavyweight rankings.
Pero suffered the first loss of his professional record. The bout went the full distance and ended by decision rather than knockout.
The distance was notable in a heavyweight eliminator, where both boxers had opportunities to force a stoppage but instead needed the judges to settle the result.
PBC lists the fight at Fontainebleau Las Vegas on April 25, 2026, while The Ring provides the eliminator context and judges’ totals. The sources agree on the winner and method.
