Murat Gassiev Vs Jarrell Miller Talks Underway For WBA Belt

“There’s a little bit of confusion with the WBA. I mean, Gassiev’s the champion. He’s got to fight Jarrell Miller, our guy, which we’re negotiating at the moment,” Hearn told iFL TV.

The fight offers Miller a shot at a heavyweight belt late in his career. A scheduled 2019 title bout against Anthony Joshua was canceled after Miller failed multiple drug tests before the event.

Miller rebuilt his career and remains a difficult opponent due to his size, constant pressure, and high work rate. A fight against Gassiev puts him near the top of the division without requiring a long series of elimination bouts.

Gassiev’s heavyweight run has moved slowly since leaving the cruiserweight division. The former unified cruiserweight champion possesses considerable punching power, though health issues and long layoffs have prevented him from establishing the same position at heavyweight that he held at 200 pounds.

Hearn is already considering potential opponents if Miller wins.

“Hopefully Jarrell Miller can beat Gassiev. We can do Miller against Kabayel. There’s loads of fights to be made,” Hearn said.

Miller first needs the Gassiev fight finalized. At 38, an opportunity to challenge a WBA champion gives the recently signed Matchroom heavyweight another chance to capture a world title.