Jared Anderson vs Zhan Kossobutskiy set for August 26th

Another southpaw that can bang, so not a foregone conclusion. But unlike Martin he's far more static and will stand right in front of him, but he'll also be in better shape, press more and throw more.

Anderson's speed might be enough to give him the edge. I don't think Kossobutskiy is all that good, so despite struggling with Martin he will probably do enough to win as Kossobutskiy is smaller and won't have the range like Martin did to catch him leaning back. But I expect it to be pretty competitive. Anderson is there to be hit with his low hands style.

 

To be realistic, Kossobutskiy is a better and more dangerous fighter than Martin, at least for now, no matter how competitive this fight will be, Anderson will still win...

 

I agree with you, but it should be taken into account that the referees will be on Anderson's side and that Kossobutskiy should go for the knockout...

 

They will only fight, if Zhan gets a visa (work permit) for boxing . And for some reasons, USA is not willing to give him that

August is also to soon for a next Jared fight

But Jalolov will appeal on the August 26th card. I hope he gets at least Rice or so

 

Jalolov is really good, but he has problems finding opponents, probably because of the risk he represents and does not bring significant money...

 

Surprised he's fighting so soon after, end of August really isn't all that far away after going through a hard fought 10 rounds.

No he didn't look great last night and yes he got hit too many times but he stood firm and fired back, never knocked down, never buzzed until the last 15-20 seconds of the fight. I'd still fancy Jared to do the business.

 

Fair play to him if he does face him on that date. At least somebody is putting it on the line in competitive fights unlike most of the gun shy glass chinned bums to scared to fight a fringe man in case a loss knocks them down the pecking order for the next Mecca site fee.

 

Don,t know the other guy

 

Anderson has been doing nothing but boxing since the age of 7 and as you say the evidence shows at 23 he hasnt gotten to the point of a serious contender. His mental state, at 23, shows it too. And it may be the hardest hurdle because the world on your shoulders is not a new thing for the next great heavy weight to be... and some handle it and some dont. Time IS on his side.
The cardinal sin is backing out on the line, HEAD UP WITH YOUR FEET PLANTED. And Martin old and in shape proved it.
15 fights and not top 10 while a few there can be handled, and that is something he will have to get right from the hype to the ring. A tall order when a life long coach has let it get to this point already. VERY few have ever changed a major flaw effectively, and the greats never arrived with one in the first place other than hand(s) low sometimes or a lapse of defense under pressure. But this flaw aint no joke.
They can only cherry pick for so long in the HW division as they did with Wilder who can spark you out anyway.
At 23, we will see.

 

And some people were really talking about Anderson being dangerous for Hrgovic and even Usyk Lol

I think it’s because Tyson Fury propped Anderson up as a courtesy after sparring him. “Ohhh yeah he kicked my arse in sparring!”

 

Can't see the fight happening in August, the 26th or whatever. Anderson just went 10 rounds, got his head rattle a few times.
No way should his management have him fight till the end of Sept.