Jarrell Miller is set to return to the ring next month as he continues his charge towards world honours.
‘Big Baby’ was previously set to challenge for the heavyweight crown against Anthony Joshua back in 2019, before his well-documented failed drugs test led to him being removed from the bout.
Miller has competed twice so far this year, first claiming a split decision win over Kingsley Ibeh, before following that up with a unanimous points verdict against Lenier Pero in April, leading to the American claiming the number one spot in the WBA rankings.
His next fight has now been confirmed, as he comes up against 2016 Rio gold medalist Tony Yoka at the Grand Arena in Accra, Ghana on Sunday 20 December.
Yoka returned from nearly a year of inactivity over the weekend with a six-round points win against Kostiantyn Dovbyshchenko, having previously shared the ring with the likes of Martin Bakole, Carlos Takam and Dave Allen.
The event sees Matchroom Boxing return to Ghana, promoting the card alongside Legacy Rise Sports, in association with BXG and Queensberry Promotions, and Eddie Hearn believes the Miller vs. Yoka fight will have big implications for the heavyweight division.
“What a way to end the year. This is a serious fight and one that will cap an incredible month of Heavyweight boxing.
“Jarrell Miller is ranked No.1 in the world, and a win over a tough, former Olympic Champion in Tony Yoka will undoubtedly set him up for some major nights ahead in 2027. It will be an absolute war.”
Elsewhere on the card, rising star Odel Kamara is in action, plus Ghanian light heavyweights Jonathan Tetteh and Elvis Ahorgah are set to collide.
