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Matchmakers for Top Rank Inc., Anderson’s promoter, haven’t solidified Anderson’s opponent for his next fight, which will take place April 8. ESPN will televise Anderson’s next bout as part of a broadcast that’ll feature Shakur Stevenson’s debut in the lightweight division, which could come against unbeaten Japanese contender Shuichiro Yoshino.

“Jared helped me get ready for this fight,” Rice said. “I’m not gonna lie, he beat on me a few times in sparring. He’s a great fighter.”

margaret thatcher wrote: ↑19 Jan 2023, 13:57 johnny is a great 2nd tier prospect upsetter, but i think jah's beyond a point now where i'd be really keen on that. he's leagues above guido and mr polite coffie. and i mean especially if he's already been working him over in the gym. wouldnt hate it, but there are better fights for both at a more appropriate level

im looking for a top 25ish guy for him next - get him in a pulev, demirezin, zhang, maybe franklin (he's got a bit of momentum after good show vs whyte). maybe even efe or wallin if they are being ambitious.

meanwhile, i'd like to see jonny fight a kossobutsky or wardley

KiwiRider wrote: ↑19 Jan 2023, 20:23 I think Anderson needs to step it up.
His next opponent needs to either put it on him, or be durable enough to go into championship rounds to see where Jared's engine is at because he hasn't been past 6 yet.
There is nothing to be learned by fighting negative cans.
I heard mention of him possibly fighting Ajagba
It's an in house matchup I feel he could easily win based on what we saw from Ajagba last weekend.

Bandog wrote: ↑20 Jan 2023, 21:11

KiwiRider wrote: ↑19 Jan 2023, 20:23 I think Anderson needs to step it up.
His next opponent needs to either put it on him, or be durable enough to go into championship rounds to see where Jared's engine is at because he hasn't been past 6 yet.
There is nothing to be learned by fighting negative cans.
I heard mention of him possibly fighting Ajagba
It's an in house matchup I feel he could easily win based on what we saw from Ajagba last weekend.

I don't think it's Anderson himself, but yeah, he needs to pressure his promoters to give him a real fight. They are purposely holding him back I think, for the future.