Kubrat Pulev would be “interested” in making the first defense of his WBA heavyweight title against Jarell Miller.
The Bulgarian will hold a version of the WBA belt, although Oleksandr Usyk will defend the WBA 'super' belt, along with the WBC and WBO belts in his rematch with Tyson Fury on Saturday night, live on Sky Sports Box Office.
Pulev defeated Mahmoud Charr by unanimous decision this month to secure his WBA strap and would be open to a title fight against Miller.
“Yes, Kubrat is interested in a fight with Jarrell,” Pulev's promoter John Wirt told Sky Sports.
“We have several options on the table that we are currently exploring, and I can confirm that Jarrell is one of them.
“This is a fight that (promoter) Dmitriy Salita contacted me right after Kubrat won the title.
“With everything that is happening in the region, we believe that this fight can make sense. “
Jarrell Miller fought to a draw with former world champion Andy Ruiz in his last fight in August
Promoter Dmitriy Salita has confirmed that talks have taken place over a WBA bout and wants to steer Miller back to a major title fight after a clash with unified champion Anthony Joshua fell through when the New Yorker tested positive positive for a banned substance in 2019.
“I've had serious discussions with Pulev's promoter for a while about a fight with Jarrell, and they're interested,” Salita told Sky Sports.
“Jarrell has also expressed interest.
“When I signed Jarrell years ago, I promised to do everything I could to help him become a heavyweight champion of the world, following in the rich legacy of Brooklyn, NYC Tyson and Riddick Bowe.
“It almost happened against Joshua, and now, with a title and a win over Pulev, Joshua's world title fight is getting bigger than ever.
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“My role as Jarrell's promoter is to deliver the most valuable opportunities, and I am grateful that we have achieved that every step of the way.
“From fights on HBO and Showtime to a title shot by Joshua, a successful comeback, and now another fight for the World Heavyweight Championship.”
Miller could turn his attention to a WBA title fight with Pulev after a much-anticipated fight with Derek Chisora in February.
Michael Hunter, another American contender, has also lined up a shot at Pulev after winning the WBA gold belt, but the newly crowned champion could be allowed a voluntary defence. to do against Miller.
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