Saturday, August 3rd Jared Anderson moment of TRUTH

[ELPacman]

I think that IF ...you can dominate the healthy version of Martin Bakole, then there aren't too many people in the world who are going to beat you.

If that turns out to be the case here, then Jared Anderson becomes a genuine title threat, particularly given that Wilder, Fury, Ortiz, Joyce and Usyk are in the final stages of their respective careers.

Wilder is pretty much out. Fury and Usyk beat each other up. Joyce is probably on his way out, but we'll know for sure this Saturday how much he has left.

When you mention Ortiz, you're talking about Luis Ortiz? I don't think anyone has considered him relevant for some time now. If people want to say he was a dinosaur when he lost to Wilder their first fight in 2018, what is he now, 6 years later? Is he approaching 52 years old?

[crimsonfalcon07]

Wilder is pretty much out. Fury and Usyk beat each other up. Joyce is probably on his way out, but we'll know for sure this Saturday how much he has left.

When you mention Ortiz, you're talking about Luis Ortiz? I don't think anyone has considered him relevant for some time now. If people want to say he was a dinosaur when he lost to Wilder their first fight in 2018, what is he now, 6 years later? Is he approaching 52 years old?

He's 45. Almost as old as Pacquiao. Says something about the lack of depth and skill at heavyweight that guys in their mid 40's can still be considered relevant, or even top contenders.

[JakeTheBoxer]

If Anderson from Martin fight shows up, Bakole wins by a stoppage.

[M312]

Bakole is a handful. Tbh, I got him as favourite in this.

Not sure Andersons team know what they got themselves into here.

[baroidi]

Bakolie has all the physical tools to be a real force but mentally he's all over the shop, i think he'll quit again against Anderson despite moments of early success.

Anderson's heart is not in the game, he wants to quit boxing as soon as he lands the big payday. Sounds like he's not willing to take punishment to achieve greatness, he might be the one that quits when the going gets tough. I favour Bakole in this very intriguing HW fight

[BustedKnuckles]

Anderson's heart is not in the game, he wants to quit boxing as soon as he lands the big payday. Sounds like he's not willing to take punishment to achieve greatness, he might be the one that quits when the going gets tough. I favour Bakole in this very intriguing HW fight

I'm not sure who wins here, but I think you're on point about Anderson's mindset. If a boxer isn't fighting for supremacy, and money only, some of that drive and hunger is absent. And that can make all the difference in a really tough fight.

Besides skill level, that's the question mark over him (in my mind) vs any top guys.

[Bullrider]

Anderson is not a high-profile guy and not so heavily hyped unlike others. Him losing is not that big of a deal, imho.

[4truth]

Wilder is pretty much out. Fury and Usyk beat each other up. Joyce is probably on his way out, but we'll know for sure this Saturday how much he has left.

When you mention Ortiz, you're talking about Luis Ortiz? I don't think anyone has considered him relevant for some time now. If people want to say he was a dinosaur when he lost to Wilder their first fight in 2018, what is he now, 6 years later? Is he approaching 52 years old?

Even Andy, fat kid, Ruiz will be 35 in September. The whole present day HW division is riding off into the sunset

[Willow The Wisp]

Wilder is pretty much out. Fury and Usyk beat each other up. Joyce is probably on his way out, but we'll know for sure this Saturday how much he has left.

When you mention Ortiz, you're talking about Luis Ortiz? I don't think anyone has considered him relevant for some time now. If people want to say he was a dinosaur when he lost to Wilder their first fight in 2018, what is he now, 6 years later? Is he approaching 52 years old?

We rank Ortiz among the elite of this era.

[Willow The Wisp]

Anderson is not a high-profile guy and not so heavily hyped unlike others. Him losing is not that big of a deal, imho.

It is a Very big deal for the United States to have a top 10 Heavyweight, and with Wilder having aged out and Ruiz at 35, Anderson is the man of the hour.

But Martin Bakole is a strong step up, and might have something to say about all that.