Boxing Match Preview: Robin Sirwan Safar (18-0-0, 13 KOs) vs. Derick Miller Jr (18-0-0, 10 KOs)

Venue & Event Details

Location: Dickies Arena, Fort Worth, Texas

Time: Main card begins 8:00 p.m. ET, Safar vs. Miller Jr ring walks approx. 9:00–9:30 p.m. ET

Broadcast: DAZN (global stream)

Division: Cruiserweight (200 lbs limit)

Rounds: Scheduled for 10

Injury / Camp Notes

Robin Sirwan Safar: No reported injuries; camp focused on conditioning and sparring with taller opponents to maximize reach advantage.

Derick Miller Jr: Healthy entering fight week; camp emphasized defensive adjustments and counterpunching drills.

Fighter Matchups

Robin Sirwan Safar (Sweden, based in Las Vegas)

Record: 18–0 (13 KOs)

Age: 32

Height/Reach: 6’3” (190 cm) / 191 cm

Style: Orthodox, rangy boxer-puncher with strong jab and mid-range power.

Rankings: WBO #5, IBF #9, Ring Magazine #9 at cruiserweight.

Derick Miller Jr (USA)

Record: 18–0 (10 KOs)

Age: 35

Height/Reach: 6’1” (185 cm) / 185 cm

Style: Orthodox, compact boxer-puncher, relies on timing and combinations.

Rankings: WBC #5, WBO #9.

Key Edge: Safar has a 2-inch height advantage and higher KO ratio (72% vs. 56%), while Miller Jr brings slightly more pro rounds (80 vs. 76) and experience against rugged opposition.

Recent Form

Safar:

W vs. Roberto Silva (KO 5, 2025)

W vs. Sergey Kovalev (UD 10, 2024)

Active every 8–9 months, averaging 7.5 rounds per fight.

Miller Jr:

W vs. regional contender (UD 10, 2025)

W vs. journeyman opponent (TKO 6, 2024)

Consistent activity, averaging 8 rounds per fight.

Fight History

First meeting between Safar and Miller Jr.

Both undefeated, both orthodox stance, similar career timelines (Safar debuted 2017, Miller Jr 2019).

Safar has faced higher-profile opponents (Kovalev), while Miller Jr has built his record against domestic competition.

Betting Trends:

Safar has stopped 3 of his last 5 opponents.

Miller Jr tends to go the distance, with 4 of his last 6 fights ending in decisions.

Safar’s reach and rankings suggest he’s closer to world-title contention.

Key Takeaway

This is a battle of undefeated cruiserweights: Safar brings height, reach, and knockout power, while Miller Jr offers resilience and counterpunching. Safar is the betting favorite due to his rankings and proven opposition, but Miller’s durability makes him a live underdog. Expect a competitive fight with Safar favored to win by late stoppage or clear decision.

FIGHT ODDS

Robin Sirwan Safar          – 250

Derick Miller Jr                 + 200

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, November 7, 2025