Tyson Fury thinks Jared Anderson is the most talented heavyweight boxer right now. The two-time world champion from Morecambe shared his thoughts during a recent chat on the Pound 4 Pound podcast.
Fury, known for his impressive movement despite being 6 foot 9, didn't hold back when talking about Anderson. He said:
"I would like to see Jared Anderson back in the mix. The young big baby. Now, for me, he's the most talented heavyweight in the world. By far."
Anderson, just 24 years old, has a pro record of 17 wins and 1 loss, with 15 of those wins coming by knockout. But he recently hit a bump in the road. Martin Bakole stopped him in the fifth round, dropping him three times along the way.
Fury thinks this loss happened because Anderson's team rushed him into a tough fight too soon. He explained:
"But, coming off his last fight he had a knockout loss. So talent just sometimes doesn't cut it if you're rushed into fights that you're not ready for. He fought this guy called Martin Bakole, who is an absolute seasoned man. 30-years-old, in the prime of his life, as strong as a rhinoceros. And he goes in there with a 24-year-old kid who's had 17 tomato cans and come through with flying colours. He wasn't ready for that fight. Maybe five, six more fights in a year or so away from that fight. It's put him back a long way now, that does a lot to a fighter's confidence."
Even with this setback, Fury believes Anderson has time on his side. At 24, he could still become a great American heavyweight if he rebuilds smartly.
Fury knows a thing or two about bouncing back. He's getting ready for a rematch with Oleksandr Usyk on December 21. Usyk, a former undisputed cruiserweight champ, out-boxed Fury in their first meeting, something rarely seen in the big man's career.
The heavyweight division usually showcases fighters with solid fundamentals and extreme power. But both Fury and Anderson have shown there's room for different styles at the top level.
