2<\/p>\n Miller is next in line for world glory, and wants to step into the mantle left by WilderCredit: Matchroom<\/p>\n After Oleksandr Usyk vacated the titles<\/a>, the belts have been fragmented and the division is more open than ever.<\/p>\n Miller is currently ranked as the leading contender with the WBA, after Moses Itauma<\/a>‘s heavyweight clash with Filip Hrgovic<\/a> was upgraded to an IBF title shot.<\/p>\n It means he is now leading the race to face new champion Murat Gassiev, who holds the WBA title with Usyk leaving the ‘super’ belt behind.<\/p>\n Talks are reportedly underway to get the bout over the line, providing Gassiev doesn’t chase a unification bout with WBC title holder Agit Kabayel.<\/p>\n Read More In Boxing<\/p>\n And Miller believes the Russian is chasing a big payday, but hopes it gets over the line.<\/p>\n He explained: “He’s not really the real champion, right? He is the email champion and he wants more money, right?”<\/p>\n “If you’re not the favorite, and you’re not with a network or a top promoter, and you’re not American, he knows that this might be his last ever time touching the belt. <\/p>\n “He wants to get an extreme amount of money for the opposition, which is me, and the problem is when fighters do that, they price themselves out.”<\/p>\n Miller: I’m ready to fill the void left by Wilder<\/p>\n Despite controversies, Miller is going his best way to try and rebuild and get his name back into the mix.<\/p>\n And after victory over Lenier Pero, which was overshadowed by his hair falling off<\/a>, his profile is arguably as high as ever.<\/p>\n 2<\/p>\n Wilder spearheaded American boxing, particularly at heavyweight, during his power-punching riseCredit: AFP<\/p>\n Although wanting big names at the age of 38, he is after some silverware to show for his career.<\/p>\n An American has yet to reach the top of the division since Wilder, who is now far from his best, but could soon face Usyk<\/a> in a cash-out fight.<\/p>\n And as he comes to the end of his career, Miller believes he is the operator to step into his void.<\/p>\n He said: “I am the biggest American talent right now. <\/p>\n “Like I said, we need that one breakout performance, we need that belt to kind of solidify that spot. <\/p>\n “But on BoxRec, the rankings, I’m number one in the U.S. Number two in the world. <\/p>\n Read More on talkSPORT<\/p>\n Watch Boxing on DAZN<\/p>\n *If you click a link in this boxout, we will earn affiliate revenue<\/p>\n Sign up to DAZN<\/a> to access the definitive subscription for boxing fans.<\/p>\n Upgrade to DAZN Ultimate<\/a> from just \u00a324.99\/month, guaranteeing access to 185+ fights annually, a minimum of 12 pay-per-views at no extra cost, as well as every Lega Serie A match and other elite football access.<\/p>\n Alternatively, DAZN Standard<\/a> is just \u00a315.99\/month, with the caveat you will have to pay for pay-per-view events.<\/p>\n![\"Jarrell](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/9L8A9838_4e6313.jpg\")
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