A heavyweight fight between struggling journeymen Derrick Chisora and Jerel Miller is being discussed at the Queensberry event in Manchester, England on February 8.
Dan Raphael reports that the Chisora Miller fight is happening. “It’s finally done.” There’s no word on whether it will be the main event, but it’s likely given the 40-year-old Chisora’s popularity in the UK.
Why are fans still interested in Chisora?
British fans don’t want to give up on Chisora (35-13, 23 KOs), even though he hasn’t done well in years. Chisora vs. Miller will sell in the UK but won’t provide much value if DAZN shows the fight worldwide on its platform.
These guys are not relevant at this late stage of their careers, and should be on the undercards, preferably off the main card.
The 36-year-old Miller (26-1-2, 22 KOs) is coming off a controversial 12-round draw against former IBF and WBO heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr. on Aug. 3. In this match, Miller gave Ruiz a run for his money, but it wasn’t good. That version of Jarrell Miller would outlast Chisora, and it wouldn’t be remotely competitive. If Miller is in shape, he will knock out Chisora.
Ruiz vs Miller Punch Stats
– Jerel Miller: 183 of 514 punches for 35.6%
– Andy Ruiz: 113 of 355 punches for 31.8%
Chisora is a shell of a fighter who defeated an injured, one-armed Vitali Klitschko by a 12-round unanimous decision on February 18, 2012.
It was Chisora’s career high, going the distance with Vitali, who suffered a left arm injury early in the fight and fought only with his right hand for the majority of the bout.
Miller’s Recent Fights
– Andy Ruiz Jr.: 12 round draw
– Daniel DuBois: TKO 10 loss
– Lucas Browne: TKO 6
– Derek Cardenas: TKO 4
Chisora has won his last two fights in an upset against 39-year-old Joe Joyce and 42-year-old Gerald Washington. With 58-year-old Mike Tyson returning and other 50+-year-old heavyweights taking part in the fun, Chisora is young in comparison but still not worthy of main event fights.
