Anderson vs Arias

Jared Anderson
Jared Anderson

George Arias (18-0, 7 KOs) will act as the next opponent for Jared Anderson (13-0, 13 KOs) at the Top Rank party on April 8 in Newark. This fight is scheduled for ten rounds.

Anderson had two fights last year. The Big Kid last fought in December, defeating Jerry Forrest via TKO in the second round. Arias hasn't boxed since June, when he defeated the previously undefeated Alante Green.

The main event of the April evening will be a qualifying match for the WBC lightweight belt between Shakur Stevenson and Shuichiro Yoshino. Boxing fans will also see unbeaten heavyweight Damyan Knyba in the ring as part of this tournament.