Jarrell Miller and Jared Anderson might face off in a heavyweight bout this September. The fight could land on the undercard of Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
Mike Coppinger from The Ring Magazine reports that talks are underway for this clash between two American heavyweights. Both fighters share the nickname "Big Baby," which has led to a playful rivalry between them.
Miller, who calls himself the "most feared heavyweight," recently lost to Daniel Dubois. Last August, he fought to a controversial majority decision draw against Andy Ruiz Jr.
Anderson was once seen as America's big hope in the heavyweight division. But he suffered his first career loss when Martin Bakole stopped him in five rounds. In February, he bounced back with a points win over Marios Kollias, though the performance didn't impress many fans.
"Anderson can still become America's heavyweight hope for the title race,"Tyson Fury said, showing faith in the young fighter despite his recent setback.
The two fighters met in New York to discuss the potential matchup. Their shared nickname has created an interesting dynamic between them.
This fight comes at a busy time for the heavyweight division. This weekend, Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois will battle for the undisputed heavyweight title at Wembley Stadium. Usyk holds the WBC, WBA, and WBO belts, while Dubois is the IBF champion.
Dubois got his belt last summer after Usyk vacated it. He's on a hot streak, with stoppage wins over Anthony Joshua, Filip Hrgovic, and Jarrell Miller in his last three fights.
The Miller-Anderson fight, if it happens, will add more excitement to an already packed heavyweight scene. It will give both fighters a chance to prove themselves on a big stage and potentially move up in the rankings.
