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          Boxing divisional rankings: Was Miller's win enough to rejoin the top 10?

          Jarrell "Big Baby" Miller beat Lenier Pero by unanimous decision on April 25. Zachariah Delgado Matchroom Boxing
          • Andreas HaleApr 28, 2026, 12:10 PM ET
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          Jarrell Miller's return highlighted a quiet weekend in boxing. "Big Baby," who gained notoriety for getting his toupee knocked off against Kingsley Ibeh in January, beat previously unbeaten Lenier Pero in an entertaining slugfest on Saturday in Las Vegas.

          Miller used his 54-pound weight advantage to trap Pero in a phone booth fight for long stretches. Miller threw over 1,000 punches to earn a unanimous decision win. More importantly, Miller will likely get another big fight soon as he is targeting a showdown with Deontay Wilder later this year.

          Miller's win wasn't enough to crack the heavyweight top 10. He remains on the outside looking in despite winning a WBA title eliminator.

          The only other ranked fighter in action was No. 10-ranked bantamweight Jason Moloney, who got the job done by scoring a unanimous decision over Andre Donovan. Moloney's win over an unknown opponent wasn't enough to move him up in the rankings.

          Chris Billiam-Smith, Callum Smith and Aaron McKenna were all removed from the rankings in their respective divisions due to inactivity.

          ESPN's divisional boxing rankings highlight the best in the sport in every weight class. Rankings will change based on recent results and performances. Fighters who have announced they are moving to a different weight class will be ranked in that new division, if warranted, only once they fight in that weight class. Fighters who currently own titles in two divisions can be ranked in both.

          Fighters who haven't competed in the past 12 months -- and don't have a fight scheduled -- will be dropped from the rankings until they fight again. Any fighter who tests positive for a performance-enhancing substance will also be removed. That boxer will be eligible to reenter the rankings after his next bout.

          For a list of the current champions in all weight classes, click here. For ESPN women's divisional rankings, click here.

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