Jarrell Miller Outpoints Lenier Pero Over 12 Rounds in Las Vegas Thriller as Alan Chaves Scores KO Victory

Jarrell Miller kept his heavyweight hopes alive with a hard-fought unanimous decision win over Lenier Pero at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas on Saturday night, topping a busy Matchroom Boxing card in Nevada.

Promoted by Eddie Hearn and broadcast live on DAZN, the card delivered action throughout, with Miller grinding out a crucial main event victory, Alan Chaves producing a statement knockout in the co-main, and several undercard bouts going the distance.

Main Event

Jarrell Miller (28-1-2) outworked and outlasted Lenier Pero (13-1-0) over 12 rounds to secure a unanimous decision victory in a gruelling heavyweight contest.

The scorecards read 115-113, 117-111, and 117-111 in favour of Miller, reflecting his relentless pressure and higher output across the championship rounds. Pero showed flashes of technical skill and movement, but Miller’s size, engine, and aggression ultimately proved decisive.

Referee Thomas Taylor oversaw a competitive but clean contest, with Miller steadily breaking down his previously unbeaten opponent to earn a significant win that could push him back into contention.

Co-Main Event / Key Fights

Alan Chaves (22-0-0) delivered one of the standout performances of the night, stopping Miguel Madueno (31-5-0) via third-round knockout to capture the WBO Latino lightweight title.

Chaves wasted little time asserting dominance, dropping Madueno and closing the show at 1:26 of round three. The victory keeps his unbeaten record intact and marks a major step forward in his development.

Other Title Fights

There were no additional title bouts scheduled beyond the co-main event on this card.

Non-Title Undercard

In a competitive super welterweight clash, Damian Sosa (27-3-0) defeated Freudis Rojas (15-1-0) via unanimous decision over 10 rounds. All three judges scored the bout 96-93 in favour of Sosa, with Rojas suffering a knockdown in the sixth round that proved pivotal.

Rising prospect Nishant Dev (6-0-0) continued his unbeaten run with a second-round TKO victory over Juan Carlos Guerra Jr (6-3-1). Guerra was dropped in round two before the bout was halted at 2:57.

At super bantamweight, Angel Barrientes (15-1-0) secured a solid unanimous decision win over Luis Espinoza (10-2-0) across eight rounds in a technical contest.

Opening the card, Phillip Vella (6-0-0) maintained his perfect record with a six-round unanimous decision victory against Edwin Rodriguez (12-11-3) in the bantamweight division.

Closing

The Las Vegas event delivered a well-rounded night of boxing, headlined by Jarrell Miller’s vital win in the heavyweight division and supported by strong performances from emerging prospects. With momentum building across several divisions, the card showcased both established names and rising talent under the Matchroom banner.

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