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America’s next heavyweight champion after Deontay Wilder could be unlikely source

talksport.com · 2hShare

Jarrell Miller is on the cusp of a world title shot and could be the first American heavyweight champion since Deontay Wilder. Miller, a controversial figure in boxing after his failed drugs test before his cancelled bout with Anthony Joshua in 2018, is well positioned to challenge for world glory. Miller is next in line for world glory, and wants to step into the mantle left by Wilder Matchroom After Oleksandr Usyk vacated the titles , the belts have been fragmented and the division is more open than ever. Miller is currently ranked as the leading contender with the WBA, after Moses Itauma ‘s heavyweight clash with Filip Hrgovic was upgraded to an IBF title shot. It means he is now leading the race to face new champion Murat Gassiev, who holds the WBA title with Usyk leaving the ‘super’ belt behind. Talks are reportedly underway to get the bout over the line, providing Gassiev doesn’t chase a unification bout with WBC title holder Agit Kabayel. And Miller believes the Russian is chasi

First report: Jarrell Miller Hoping to Fill the American Heavyweight Power Vacuum With a World Title (Exclusive) — si.com, 1d