The two combined for 1,651 punches thrown between the two in what was a slugfest until the end, ending the bout with a lengthy exchange (Compubox).
After the match, Big Baby expressed interest in wanting to fight on the Xander Zayas-Boots Ennis undercard, which is scheduled for June 27. Jarrell wants to stay active and fighting again in June would give him three fights in six months.
He would like a big fight against one of the top heavyweights, targeting Oleksandr Usyk, Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder. His promoter, Eddie Hearn, said that the American heavyweight match to be made is a fight between Miller and Wilder at Madison Square Garden or the Barclays Center.
Deontay is coming off a recent win, defeating Derek Chisora on April 4 in London. A match between the two would be a viable option for both and would generate huge interest from fans.
Hearn said there is still a lot of work to be done with Miller, but today’s performance is a step in the right direction. If he can continue to improve, he could potentially earn the title shot he seeks. Usyk is scheduled to fight Rico Verhoeven on May 23 in Egypt.
It is rumored that if he wins, Oleksandr Wilder could take on the United States after that. WBO heavyweight champion Fabio Wardley will fight Daniel Dubois on May 9; the winner will have many available options to choose from.
If Jarrell wants to be considered a championship-level contender, he needs to do as Hearn told the media: “He lost 12 pounds from the Ibeh fight. It’s really not a lot of weight. Like for a guy that size. He went about it like he just revolutionized his body.
It’s a start, but what he did do was get in shape. There he went 12 hard rounds and breathed very well … He will be a problem for any heavyweight when he is fit.”
Miller is improving, and with the help of Bozy Ennis, he will continue to improve. Bozy said earlier this week that Jarrell is very athletic, all he has to do is listen, and he will be successful. If he can maintain focus and stay disciplined, he can continue on his trajectory.
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