Saturday, August 3rd Jared Anderson moment of TRUTH

[Willow The Wisp]

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.

Not IMO.
Heavyweight is the open division. If you can win there, fight there, because that’s where the money is.
You know that bigger men tend to prime later and last older than little fellers in boxing.
The skill you're noticing in those smaller men is something special, but it won't work against the big boys, who may appear slower and less skille, but there are divisions for good reason.

Forget things like age and think in terms of MILAGE.

This is a superb generation of heavyweights.

[crimsonfalcon07]

Not IMO.
Heavyweight is the open division. If you can win there, fight there, because that’s where the money is.
You know that bigger men tend to prime later and last older than little fellers in boxing.
The skill you're noticing in those smaller men is something special, but it won't work against the big boys, who may appear slower and less skille, but there are divisions for good reason.

Forget things like age and think in terms of MILAGE.

This is a superb generation of heavyweights.

I respect your opinion, even if I don't agree. I am primarily interested in the technical aspect of the sweet science, and this generation being "superb" really feels like it just makes my point further. Heavyweight has its own particular appeal, and I will say I enjoyed Fury v Wilder 2&3, and Usyk v Joshua and Fury a lot. But I still prefer watching the likes of Chocolatito, Bam Rodriguez, Inoue, Junto Nakatani, etc, to most any heavyweight contest. I don't think you need to agree with me though, because if you enjoy something different, that's got nothing to do with me. Suffice it to say that we're both looking forward to Anderson v Bakole, eh?

[TMLT87]

Its a great fight. Bakole is a serious test. If Jared wins in convincing fashion we will know for sure hes the real deal.

[Willow The Wisp]

I respect your opinion, even if I don't agree. I am primarily interested in the technical aspect of the sweet science, and this generation being "superb" really feels like it just makes my point further. Heavyweight has its own particular appeal, and I will say I enjoyed Fury v Wilder 2&3, and Usyk v Joshua and Fury a lot. But I still prefer watching the likes of Chocolatito, Bam Rodriguez, Inoue, Junto Nakatani, etc, to most any heavyweight contest. I don't think you need to agree with me though, because if you enjoy something different, that's got nothing to do with me. Suffice it to say that we're both looking forward to Anderson v Bakole, eh?

The respect is mutual crimsonfalcon07

[Willow The Wisp]

Its a great fight. Bakole is a serious test. If Jared wins in convincing fashion we will know for sure hes the real deal.

No doubt about it. I have a personal history with the Ring and her staffers dating back quite a few decades and generations, and I've stated before that their philosophy about ratings includes bringing prospects up from the rear in their ratings, which has resulted in deep prognostic wins and pure buffoonery, and everything in between.
Anderson at no. 7 is an example of this approach, but he hasn't really earned that high a ranking yet.

But should he shine here, the rank will be fully earned.

If anybody regards me as coming off like a know-it-all type; rest assured that I confess to NOT knowing who wins this one.

It's one of those TRUTH moments.

[kiaba360]

This is a pretty dangerous fight for Anderson. JA is speedy and athletic, but he can be touched. I think Anderson will need to showcase his boxing acumen because exchanging with the heavier man is a recipe for disaster. He has to be physically and mentally ready for a distance fight. He cannot fall asleep.

[Bullrider]

Anderson will be fine, win or lose. He's not as hyped up as that Cuban fellow, what's his name, Frank Sanchez?

[Willow The Wisp]

Its do or die time for Andy Ruiz, Jarrell Miller, Martin Bakole and Jared Anderson!!!!

The picks are very tough.

[baroidi]

He's just another American Hypejob, he looked bad against Martin, and got exposed by Bakole

[Gladiator18]

He’s only hyped up because of the stories he apparently knocked out Tyson Fury in sparring, otherwise nobody wouldve been talking about him so highly