Jarrell Miller targets wilder or joshua after Pero win
Jarrell Miller stepped back into the spotlight with his win yesterday, and he made sure the heavyweight division heard him loud and clear. The moment the fight ended, Miller went straight into callout mode, naming Deontay Wilder and Anthony Joshua as the opponents he wants next. It wasn’t a casual mention. It was a statement of intent from a fighter who believes he still belongs in the biggest conversations the division has to offer.
Miller’s performance showed flashes of the pressure, volume, and physical presence that once made him one of the most talked‑about contenders in the sport. This victory wasn’t just about getting back on track. It was about reminding the heavyweight landscape that he still sees himself as a major player. His post‑fight comments carried the same confidence and directness he has always been known for, and he made it clear that he wants the biggest names available.
A showdown with Deontay Wilder would be a collision of contrasting styles. Wilder remains one of the most dangerous punchers in boxing history, capable of ending a fight with a single moment of timing. Miller, on the other hand, is built on pressure, durability, and a suffocating work rate that forces opponents into uncomfortable territory. Miller has long believed he can walk Wilder down, absorb the early danger, and break him mentally and physically. From a promotional standpoint, the fight sells itself. Wilder’s name still carries global weight, and Miller’s personality guarantees headlines. The matchup raises a simple but compelling question: can Wilder land clean before Miller closes the distance, or can Miller force Wilder into the kind of fight he hates.
The Anthony Joshua option carries a different kind of intrigue. Their history is well known. They were once scheduled to fight, the promotion was massive, and the collapse of that event left unfinished business that has lingered for years. Miller has never stopped talking about Joshua, and Joshua has never dismissed the idea of settling things properly in the ring. Joshua is rebuilding his own momentum, and a fight with Miller would offer rivalry, personality, and commercial appeal in equal measure. Miller believes he can break Joshua down with pressure and presence. Joshua would see Miller as a chance to close a chapter that has followed him for a long time.
The timing makes both fights realistic. The heavyweight division is in a transitional phase, with champions tied up, contenders waiting, and promoters searching for meaningful matchups that keep the division moving. Miller’s win gives him leverage. Wilder is looking for a comeback fight. Joshua is looking for big events that maintain his relevance. Both matchups make sense. Both are marketable. Both would generate global interest.
Miller’s appeal has always been built on relentless pressure, high output for a heavyweight, and a personality that naturally sells fights. He is not the fastest or the most technical, but he is one of the most physically imposing fighters in the division. When he is active and in shape, he forces opponents to work at a pace they do not enjoy. Against Wilder, that becomes a tactical question. Against Joshua, it becomes a psychological one.
Miller’s callouts were not random. They were calculated. He wants names that elevate him instantly. He wants fights that put him back into title contention. He wants opponents who guarantee attention. Whether it ends up being Wilder or Joshua, Miller has positioned himself for a major opportunity. The only question now is which heavyweight steps forward first. What is certain is that after his win, Jarrell Miller has put himself back into the conversation, and the division feels more interesting because of it.
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