Zak Miller is set to return to the Co-Op Arena in Manchester next month, where he will face fellow Brit Liam Davies in a highly anticipated featherweight showdown. The 28-year-old enjoyed a breakthrough 2024, claiming both the Commonwealth and British featherweight titles with a stunning decision victory over Masood Abdulah at the same venue.
Since then, Miller vacated the British title and successfully defended his Commonwealth crown with a dominant display against Leon Woodstock in August. Now, all attention turns to Davies, with Miller aware that victory could open doors to fights with some of the division's biggest names, including Bruce Carrington, Nick Ball and Angelo Leo.
Despite his achievements, Miller admits his life has not changed dramatically. "I thought it would change. I thought I would be a superstar by now. It's not changed much, just fulfilled the dream of becoming a British champion," he told Mirror Fighting. "We are in this career for a short amount of time. Let's get in there while we can and take the opportunities."
Returning to the Co-Op Arena holds special meaning for the boxer. "That was the biggest night of my career," he said. "I was a massive underdog. Me and Jack Rafferty from the same gym in our hometown and it was a massive night for us both. I went out there and did the business and I could then sit back and watch my mate do the same." He added that the night changed the trajectory of his career, leading to the English title, the Commonwealth belt and now this massive fight with Davies.
Despite a fiery face-off last month, Miller insists there is nothing personal between him and Davies. "I have got nothing against him. Look at what he has done as a fighter. He is a fantastic fighter," he said. "We have both had a loss on our career but me and Liam are winners. That's why we are so passionate." On the fight itself, Miller is confident: "I am going to do the job and I am going to be me. I am going to do whatever it needs to be to get that win."
