Meet the 23-Year-Old Boxing Phenom Who’s Defeating Former World Champions

The sport of boxing has witnessed many exceptional professional boxers tighten their gloves to make it to the history books. From boxing legends such as Muhammad Ali to Mike Tyson, every era has had its greats. And one such young talent is on his way to becoming one of the best the world has ever seen. The 23-year-old Jared Anderson has become a hot topic in boxing through his electric and powerful performances inside the ring. And, with his recent victory against former IBF world champion Charles Martin, many fans have become intrigued by the potential of the young Heavyweight.

Like any other boxer, Anderson adopted boxing as a lifestyle from a young age. And his achievements are a testament to that, with two national championships on his boxing resume. Regarded as a threat to others in the Heavyweight division, Anderson is an upcoming phenomenon in the sport. Here is everything you need to know about Jared Anderson.

Who is Jared Anderson?

Born in Toledo, Ohio, Jared Anderson won the US national championships for two consecutive years in 2017 and 2018. He won the NABF junior Heavyweight championship title in 2021. Moreover, he turned professional in 2019. And since then, he has made a name for himself for his ability to not go the distance with his opponents and end the fight before the twelve rounds.

Anderson signed a contract with Bob Arum’s Top Rank. He won his first-ever professional fight against Daniel Infante via first-round knockout. Since then, ‘The Real Big Baby’ ensured that no opponent went the distance with him. But that happened for the first time with him in his recent fight against Martin. Anderson recently shared an inspiring message from a boxing legend.

Even though it hasn’t been long since he went pro, he has already impressed the fans with his exciting performance. He turned pro at 19 and has fought 15 times since then, out of which he has won 14 of them through the way of knockout, making his knockout percentage a staggering 93.33%.

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Looking at Anderson’s performance and his high knockout percentage, many have high hopes of him becoming the next world champion. With his recent win against Martin, the 23-year-old has made it clear that he wants a world title soon. He will be working hard to ensure that he gets a shot to add championship belts to his resume. What do you think about Anderson as a professional boxer? Let us know in the comments.

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