Comments Thread For: Arum Backs Anderson To Become 'Heavyweight Great' Despite Brushes With The Law

[JakeTheBoxer]

He is not very good, all top 10 guys beat him right now. But being black Amercican will help him making some money, sure.

[Eff Pandas]

I think he can touch a belt, but idk about a great. Hes showed us confidence issues & he young doe dumb sh^t already. Those are major areas of concern to reaching greatness before you even get into the in the ring sh^t.

[crimsonfalcon07]

I read that as "Bob is prepared to pull strings and pay bribes to keep Anderson from facing the full consequences of his illegal behavior"...

[Corelone]

Its hard to back somebody who's out robbing and stealing. 24 is no excuse to go bad and Arum is only worried about his bottom line.

[N/A]

I am not impressed, little all excited about Anderson at this point. We will see...

[Smash]

Jared Anderson: "I Don't Feel Like I Have To Be a World Champion"

I dont love boxing etc is what i see from him, he might do a smash and grab at a few big fights and make some cash at some point but i somehow doubt even that at this stage

[BoxOfficer]

Why not? He's young and ****** but he does have a lot of talent. If he straightens up, he'll make some serious noise in the division.

I don't see anything special about him. Americans are just desperate for a heavyweight star; hence the attention, nothing else.

[Stab Master Arson]

I don't see anything special about him. Americans are just desperate for a heavyweight star; hence the attention, nothing else.

Bingo. Since America lost its stranglehold on the HW division, the US have been hyping up anyone who looks like they have a modicum of talent. As far back as Michael Grant, to the worst example, Wilder, and now this kid.

[Corelone]

America, UK, China, Mexico, they're all the same. Beer swilling, nut cracking fanatics. Don't feel superior.

[Corelone]

Since America has lost it's stranglehold, as you people say, I've seen things I never thought I'd see. A Chinese contender and a Mexican champion. The Klits were from Ukraine so the UK HW reign is short. That was a stranglehold if I ever saw one.