Usyk vs Fury 2: new WBA champion Kubrat Pulev may defend his title in opposition to American heavyweight Jarrell Miller | Boxing Information

Kubrat Pulev is reportedly “” in making the primary protection of his WBA heavyweight title in opposition to Jarell Miller.

The Bulgarian holds a model of the WBA belt, though Oleksandr Usyk will defend the WBA ‘tremendous’ belt, in addition to the WBC and WBO belts in his rematch with Tyson Fury on Saturday night time, reside on Sky Sports activities Field Workplace.

Pulev beat Mahmoud Charr by unanimous choice this month to safe his WBA belt and is reportedly open to a title struggle in opposition to Miller.

“Sure, Kubrat is fascinated with a struggle with Jarrell,” Pulev’s promoter John Wirt advised Sky Sports activities.

“Now we have a number of choices on the desk that we’re at the moment exploring, and I can affirm that Jarrell is one among them.

“It’s a struggle. [promoter] Dmitriy Salita referred to as me proper after Kubrat gained the title.

“Given every part that’s occurring within the division, we predict this struggle could make sense.”

Promoter Dmitriy Salita has confirmed discussions have been held in regards to the WBA struggle and desires to deliver Miller again to a serious title struggle after a conflict with unified champion Anthony Joshua collapsed when the New Yorker examined optimistic to a banned substance in 2019.

“I’ve had intensive conversations with Pulev’s promoter for a while a few struggle with Jarrell, and they’re ,” Salita advised Sky Sports activities.

“Jarrell has additionally proven curiosity.

“Once I signed Jarrell years in the past, I promised to do every part I may to assist him grow to be heavyweight champion of the world, following the wealthy legacy of Tyson and Riddick Bowe in Brooklyn, New York.

“It nearly occurred in opposition to Joshua, and now with a title and a victory over Pulev, Joshua’s world title struggle turns into greater than ever.

“My position as Jarrell’s promoter is to supply probably the most invaluable alternatives, and I’m grateful that we have now achieved this aim each step of the way in which.

“From fights on HBO and Showtime to a title shot with Joshua, a profitable comeback, and now one other struggle for the heavyweight championship of the world.”

Miller may flip his consideration to a WBA title struggle with Pulev after an anticipated struggle with Derek Chisora ​​fell by way of in February.

Michael Hunter, one other American contender, has additionally lined up a shot in opposition to Pulev after successful the WBA “gold” belt, however the brand new champion could also be allowed to make a voluntary protection in opposition to Miller first.

The massive heavyweight rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury will likely be reside on Saturday, December 21 on Sky Sports activities Ticket Workplace. Book Usyk vs. Fury 2 now!