Is Jared Anderson big enough to be the Heavyweight Champ?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by bluebird, Mar 29, 2021.


  1. bluebird

    bluebird Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He looks super fluid and skilled for his age, skill wise he can do it.. It seems he's only 6'2 max however, not the 6'4 he's billed at. Maybe even shorter!
     
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  2. derekcantona

    derekcantona Member Full Member

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    Without being pithy, yes... if he's better than David Haye.

    If he isn't, then he's Derek Chisora... or David Haye. Not Evander Holyfield. But being Evander Holyfield, or Usyk, might not be enough these days.
     
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  3. Finkel

    Finkel Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Well in fairness, most of the heavies are probably a little shorter than they are billed at.

    I think he is big enough that size won't stop him being competitive.

    Though my position about how much height and weight factor in at the top level is a bit of a minority opinion on here.
     
  4. sasto

    sasto Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    He boxes like a tall guy is the problem for me. Could just be working on his fundamentals but I have concerns.

    I just have to keep in mind that if all goes well he will be the star of the 2030s, he's got some time to develop.
     
  5. FromBuenosAires

    FromBuenosAires Active Member Full Member

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    he is big enough but he is not skilled enough , looks like michael grant 2.0