Jared Anderson

Top Rank preparing to ‘rebuild’ troubled Jared Anderson

Jared Anderson was being built up by Top Rank as a potential heavyweight contender – and then Anderson came crumbling down.

The Beltline: What happened to the twentysomething heavyweights?

Much of what makes ageing so cruel is that it happens so gradually, the damage done in increments largely imperceptible until suddenly it is all you see. If it’s not something you see in yourself, it will be something you see in those around you, may...

Thousands turn out to give Martin Bakole a hero's welcome

Heavyweight contender Martin Bakole has been given a hero's welcome on his arrival back in the Democratic Republic of the Congo a week on from his big win over Jared Anderson in Los Angeles.

The Beltline: Martin Bakole and Daniel Dubois give hope to heavyweights cut down to size

THERE is no defeat in boxing quite like the one suffered by a heavyweight. The punches responsible for it are louder, and more hurtful, and the scene of devastation is usually akin to that of a house party the morning after. Even for the lucky ones,...

Dainier Pero confident of making an impact after heavyweight results

Heavyweight prospect Dainier “The Fear” Pero believes he can compete with any of the top heavyweights in the world.

After Saturday's upset, Martin Bakole already has eyes on next target

After scoring an upset over Jared Anderson on Saturday in Los Angeles, Martin Bakole said he prefers to next fight either the winner of the Oleksandr Usyk-Tyson Fury rematch or Michael Hunter, in a rematch of their own.

Photo gallery: Terence Crawford-Israil Madrimov fight

CompuBox punch stats: Martin Bakole-Jared Anderson

Martin Bakole stuns Jared Anderson for fifth-round stoppage win

Martin Bakole put the next face of American heavyweight boxing to sleep Saturday in Los Angeles, dropping “Big Baby” Jared Anderson three times to score a sensational technical knockout win.

Martin Bakole, Jared Anderson and the long game

Martin Bakole’s trainer has revealed the sense of “opportunity” he and his fighter felt when they were offered Saturday’s fight with Jared Anderson.

Jared Anderson willing to help Tyson Fury – and then fight him

Should Jared Anderson get the win this weekend, the chances of him being featured on the Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury rematch in Saudi Arabia would be high.

Terence Crawford and Israil Madrimov make weight

erence Crawford’s bid for a world title in a fourth weight class and Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz’s quest toward an extended run as a world champion have cleared Friday’s weigh-in screening, heightening the buildup for Saturday night’s debut Saudi Arabia-bac...

Jared Anderson believes stationary Martin Bakole begs to be blasted

Jared Anderson's burgeoning career is on the brink of a breakout

Martin Bakole commends ‘risk taker’ Jared Anderson

Martin Bakole has paid tribute to Jared Anderson’s willingness to "risk" fighting him on Saturday.

The next generation: The 10 best fighters aged 25 and under

Texas’ Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez is considered one of the rising stars of his generation. The undefeated WBC junior bantamweight champion is one of 10 fighters below the age of 25 with the potential for greatness due to their exceptional qualities.