“It’s a Means to an End for Me” Tyson Fury’s Friend Agrees to Fight Him for the WBC Title, in Spite of Their Amicable Relationship

The man who doesn’t only hold an undefeated record in his fight, but even rounds, Jared Anderson recently came into the limelight. Anderson has competed in 14 pro fights until now and has yet to lose a single round. A man is yet to go the distance against him, as he bears a strong 100% knockout ratio. He is a good friend of another menace of the Heavyweight division, the current WBC title holder, Tyson Fury. The Ohioan is great with everybody, not long ago, he even exchanged words with his idol, Roy Jones Jr. He even received feedback to improve further from the Hall-of-Famer that day.

While being cordial with everybody, simultaneously Anderson is the guy who never backs down from a fight. Recently, when asked, if given the opportunity would he go against his friend, Tyson Fury for his title? The answer Anderson gave, wasn’t really out of character for him.

Jared Anderson on competing with his friend, Tyson Fury

So, Jared Anderson had a conversation with Sky Sports, where he revealed his true mindset regarding the sport of boxing. Now in the past, ‘Big Baby’ has trained alongside Fury, and developed a healthy relationship with him during that time. So, the interviewer asked him if he could take the fight against him.

The 23-year-old boxer instantly replied, “Without a doubt. It’s always business“. Then he also added, “I think he’s, if not the, but one of the highest paid fighters in the game right now. So by all means. It’s a means to an end for me.” Well, Fury is in need of an opponent right now, and lately, his promoter, Frank Warren has declared that they’ll be announcing Fury’s opponent in the next week.

Anderson could have been a great prospect, but unfortunately, his name won’t be placed beside Fury yet as he’s taking up the former IBF Champion, Charles Martin this Saturday.

Jared Anderson vs. Charles Martin: The first real challenge

Until now, Jared Anderson has walked over his opponents and has never been blemished in any of his fights. But in a few hours, he’s going to face the biggest challenge of his career. This is going to be his second fight of the year, against a former titleholder. When it comes to boxing skills, Anderson has passed with flying colors, but he’s yet to give proof of his durable chin.

And Charles Martin will put it to the test on July 1st in front of Anderson’s turf, in Toledo, Ohio. Now, Martin can definitely punch hard as it’s quite evident with his previous two knockdowns against Luis Ortiz last year. Martin has faced some of the best boxers in the division, including Anthony Joshua. So he’s definitely an experienced opponent, where Anderson still may be lacking.

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But if Anderson can prove his might against the 37-year-old boxer, he’ll definitely cement his legacy further. And maybe, the world will see him raise his gloves against his own friend, Tyson Fury. What are your thoughts about this? Let us know in the comments section.

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