By In a thrilling heavyweight showdown in Texas, Jared Anderson secured a commanding unanimous decision victory over Ryad Merhy, further solidifying his unbeaten record.
The 24-year-old Anderson showcased his dominance throughout the 10-round bout, earning decisive scores of 100-90, 100-90, and 99-91 on the judges’ scorecards. Despite Merhy’s tactical approach of avoiding engagement, Anderson displayed aggression and precision, landing 128 of 662 punches, including 49 power blows.
Reflecting on his performance, Anderson expressed his determination to face top contenders in the division, stating, “I want all of the names. If I’m ranked with you and your name is near mine, then we can get it crackin’. We’re coming to knock everybody off.”
Prior to the fight, promoter Bob Arum outlined Anderson’s trajectory, aiming for him to contend for the heavyweight title by 2026. With three fights scheduled for this year and strategic matchups planned for the future, Anderson’s path to championship contention is meticulously charted.
In other notable bouts on the card, Nigerian heavyweight Efe Ajagba secured a hard-fought split decision victory over Guido Vianello, while Brazilian Olympian Robson Conceiçao celebrated his first win in two years by stopping Jose Guardado in the seventh round.
Additionally, middleweight Julian Delgado made a successful professional debut with a hometown victory over Juan Tamez, and Ruben Villa IV moved closer to a world title shot with a decisive win against Cristian Cruz.
Anderson’s commanding performance and ambitious aspirations signal his emergence as a formidable force in the heavyweight division, poised to make waves on his journey to championship glory.
