Derick
Miller Jr

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Robin
Sirwan Safar

Miller Jr. had a 5-week training camp. Miller turned pro at the age of 28. Miller is fighting outside of Michigan for only the third time in his career. Miller turned pro late because he was chasing his Olympic dream. Miller was in a couple of Golden Gloves tournaments and tried to make it an Olympic qualifier. Miller had 61 amateur fights. As a professional, Miller is undefeated. Miller has not fought above club level despite having a good record and being undefeated. Miller came off a very entertaining fight against Bermane Stiverne that was a draw. Miller Jr. is 35 years old. Miller is from Monroe, Michigan. Miller has a big right hand.

Safar turned pro at 24. Safar began fighting at 19. Safar had a good fight against Kovalev where he got him out late. Safar is 32 years old. Safar said he's not going to go back to Sweden until he wins a world title. Safar told the commentators he was a hothead growing up and couldn't control his temper. Safar defeated 41-year-old former light heavyweight champion Sergey Kovalev in May 2024 with a knockdown at the bell. Safar is the WBA Continental Americas cruiserweight champion. Safar has only been past round six three times in his career. Safar is a patient puncher with power. Safar is patient and disciplined. Safar won by unanimous decision.

Judge Chris McLeory scored the bout 98 to 91. Judges Javier Alvarez and David Yakubovich both scored the bout 99 to 90. Both fighters have records of 18 wins with no losses. Safar had a point deducted at the end of round two for a headbutt.