In 2021, former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson made his boxing debut as he faced professional fighter Brian Maxwell in an exhibition match. Since a boxing bout was always on Johnson’s bucket list, the then-43-year-old athlete was more than excited for the fight. However, although Johnson, thanks to his NFL background, displayed impressive footwork during the bout, Maxwell, a bare-knuckle boxer, knocked his opponent out.

Over two years after the mentioned fight, it seems Johnson has found the next challenger he would compete against in a boxing ring. And in this case, the thrill is in the fact that while Maxwell was barely recognized, Johnson’s next opponent is Jared Anderson who has the WBC USA and WBO International Heavyweight titles decorating his physique.

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In August this year, following his TKO victory over Andrii Rudenko, Anderson declared he wanted to face a real opponent. Speaking of which, he announced he was open to fighting the likes of Frank Sanchez and Michael Hunter. However, as of now, it seems Anderson has a change of mind. Likewise, he was recently spotted humorously facing off with wide receiver Chad Johnson by Top Rank Boxing.

Following this incident, as Top Rank shared the brief clip on X, enquiring the fans who they would support if the bout came to fruition, several people engaged with the tweet. According to one, Anderson would probably win the fight given his boxing skills:

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In a similar tone, one declared, “Ocho gone wake up in the hospital.”

Meanwhile, one joked that Anderson was in tears three minutes after the face-off with Johnson.

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However, in a brutal statement, one argued that ‘Big Baby’ “would k*ll” Johnson in the ring.

Finally, an intelligent fan asked whether it would be a football receiving contest or a boxing match.

However, jokes apart, the duo could not hold their laughs for long and soon came out of their characters in the clip. Anyway, for those who are concerned, what is next for Anderson in the sport?

Anderson hopes for “big fights” in the sport

Following his last fight in August, Jared declared that he was ready to take on the big names in the sport. Besides naming Frank Sanchez and Michael Hunter, ‘Big Baby’ announced that he was planning to stay active. “Just stay active. Staying ready so that when those big fights do come that I’ll be 100% ready,” he confidently said.

In addition, the 24-year-old, who was recently arrested, stated he wanted to be a king in the sport. “I believe I can be a king, or I’m a king already,” he added. With that said, let’s just hope that Anderson gets to face the opponents he wants to fight. But, would you like to see him share the ring with Johnson? Let us know in the comments below.

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