Jared Anderson and Ryad Merhy are set for an exceptional heavyweight showdown on April 13, 2024, at the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, Texas. Both fighters enter with excellent records, as Anderson holds a 16-0 mark with 15 KOs and Merhy with a 32-2 record with 26 Kos.
This fight represents a big step up in competition for Anderson, 24, who will be facing his most successful foe to date in Merhy, 31. The Belgian fighter is a former light heavyweight champion making his U.S. debut.
With dynamite in both fists, this has the makings of an all-action affair. Anderson has stopped all but one of his opponents, while Merhy has earned 26 of his 32 wins by knockout. Records will be on the line when these hard-handed big men square off in Texas.
When?
Saturday, April 13, 9:00 pm ET
Ring walks time:
(Estimated) 11:00 pm ET
Moneyline odds:
Jared Anderson 1.195Â
Ryad Merhy 5.31
Where can I watch it?
ESPN
Why Bet on Jared Anderson?
Jared Anderson (16-0, 15 knockouts), 24, of Toledo, Ohio, kept busy last year, scoring two knockouts in three wins. After defeating then-undefeated George Arias in three rounds last April, Anderson outpointed former world champion Charles Martin on points in July, followed by a fifth-round knockout over Andriy Rudenko in August 2023.
The young heavyweight prospect has shown impressive power and skills, dominating his opponents thus far. His victory over the experienced Charles Martin proved he was ready to compete at the world level. At only 24 years old, Anderson has a bright future in the heavyweight division if he continues on this trajectory.
Jared has a clear path to victory against Ryad Merhy if he fights smart and uses his advantages. With 16 wins and 15 knockouts, he possesses incredible punching power that can end a fight instantly. He has stopped quality opponents like George Arias and Charles Martin, proving he can handle himself well against good fighters.
Why Bet on Ryad Merhy?
Ryad Merhy is a 31-year-old light heavyweight boxer from Brussels, Belgium. He enters this fight with an impressive professional record of 32 wins, two losses, and 26 knockouts.
Merhy will make his U.S. debut against Anderson. This will be a great opportunity for the Belgian boxer to make a name for himself in North America. In his last fight, he earned a split decision victory over French Olympic gold medalist Tony Yoka in December 2023. That win showed Mercy’s toughness and ability to compete at the highest level.
Now, Merhy will look to pull off an upset against undefeated American prospect Jared Anderson. With power and experience, he believes he has what it takes to hand the talent his first professional loss.
Ryad will look to utilize his experience as he takes a big step up against the up-and-coming Anderson. The 32-year-old Belgian is battle-tested, having faced several former and current world champions during his career.
The recent win proved that he can compete with up-and-coming contenders like Anderson. Merhy showed excellent conditioning and activity, throwing over 1,000 punches during the 12-round fight.
Final Betting Analysis:Â Jared Anderson vs. Ryad Merhy
Both Anderson and Merhy bring impressive records and skills to this showdown. Anderson is undefeated and has been dominating his competition. However, he is taking a big step up in competition against the experienced Merhy.
Merhy’s only two losses have come against high-level opponents. He has an impressive 26 knockouts in his 32 wins and will be Anderson’s toughest test to date.
Anderson has shown excellent power and technique for a heavyweight prospect. His aggressive style and KO power give him a chance against any heavyweight. However, Merhy’s experience and cunning make this a dangerous fight. Ryad is an accurate counterpuncher who can expose any holes in defense.
This is a true 50-50 fight. Anderson has the higher upside, but Merhy is the more proven fighter. However, we’re sticking with a win for Jared Anderson by KO in the eighth round.
Go for a victory for the local fighter at 1.195. If you bet $100 at such odds, you could get $19.5 for a total payout of $119.5.
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