
Jared Anderson: record, next fight and profile →


The one week wait only built up anticipation for Jared Anderson to continue his knockout streak. For the fourth time in five fights, the unbeaten heavyweight from Toledo, Ohio failed to allow an opponent to see the second round, making quick work of Hector Perez. Anderson overwhelmed the Florida-bred DominiRican, scoring a 1st round knockout Thursday evening at MGM Grand Conference Center in Las Vegas.

For the second time in as many shows this week, there comes a shakeup at the top level of a Top Rank on ESPN telecast live from MGM Grand Conference Center in Las Vegas. Thursday’s originally scheduled main event between Marriaga and Yap was cancelled by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC), due to Yap weighing 136.7 pounds—nearly nine pounds above the contracted 128-pound limit for the contest.

Miguel Marriaga is ready to fight. As for Mark John Yap, a decision needs to be made after his epic scale fail. Thursday’s ESPN-televised main event is in jeopardy after Yap (30-15, 15KOs)— a 31-year old journeyman from Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines—tipped the scales at a beefy 136.7 pounds, nearly nine pounds above the contracted 128-pound limit. Marriaga (29-3, 25KOs) did his job like the consummate professional that he is, checking in at a fighting fit 127.1 pounds. It is now up to the Nevada State Athletic Commission and Top Rank to discuss how to handle things, as Yap is too far above the limit to attempt to shed the weight.

Jared Anderson and Hector Perez are once again on the move. The pair of Bubble-bound heavyweights now have their third working date for their previously postponed clash, with an appearance on the July 16 edition of Top Rank Boxing on ESPN written in pencil.

Heavyweight prospect Jared Anderson wants to get one thing straight: He has no plans to change his nickname of “The Real Big Baby” even though it invokes the “Big Baby” moniker carried by disgraced heavyweight Jarrell Miller, whose career is in limbo after yet another positive drug test.

There will come a day when boxers can once again enjoy the experience of fighting in front of fans. Jared Anderson is among those awaiting a return to that setting, but not to the point of allowing his career to go stagnant in the meantime. The unbeaten heavyweight prospect makes his way back to “The Bubble” in Las Vegas, where he will appear as part of an ESPN telecast live from MGM Grand Conference Center. Anderson will take on Hector Perez (7-2, 3KOs) in supporting capacity to another heavyweight bout between former title challenger Carlos Takam (38-5-1, 28KOs) and Jerry Forrest (26-3, 20KOs).

A southpaw stylist weighing 140 pounds and a 250-plus-pound heavyweight will enter “The Bubble” spotlight at MGM Grand for Week 5 of Top Rank on ESPN's Summer Series. On Tuesday, July 7, two-time world title challenger and top junior welterweight contender Jose “Chon” Zepeda will face Kendo Castaneda in a 10-round clash of styles. Two days later on Thursday, July 9, longtime heavyweight contender Carlos Takam will fight Jerry “Slug” Forrest in a 10-rounder.

Jared Anderson, Robeisy Ramirez Fight Photos Gallery - MGM Grand Conference Center—Grand Ballroom in Las Vegas - Heavyweight sensation Jared "The Real Big Baby" Anderson (4-0, 4 KOs) wore down Johnnie Langston (8-3, 3 KOs) before a furious barrage ended things at 1:55 of the third round. Anderson was extended past the first round for the first time in his career. (photos by Mikey Williams)

Jared Anderson withstood Johnnie Langston’s initial attack Tuesday night and spent the rest of their heavyweight bout battering his exhausted opponent. Referee Jay Nady decided he had seen enough in the third round, when he stopped their scheduled six-rounder with a vulnerable Langston still on his feet. The 20-year-old Anderson (4-0, 4 KOs) was declared the winner at 1:55 of the third round at MGM Grand Conference Center in Las Vegas.