Jared Anderson (boxer) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Jared Anderson
Statistics
Nickname(s)	The Real Big Baby
Rated at	Heavyweight
Height	6 ft 4 in
Reach	78+1/2 in
Born	(1999-11-16) November 16, 1999 (age 25) Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
Stance	Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights	19
Wins	18
Wins by KO	15
Losses	1
Medal record Men's amateur boxing Representing  United States U.S. National Championships Gold 2017 Salt Lake City Heavyweight Gold 2018 Salt Lake City Heavyweight

Jared Dovan Anderson, born on November 16, 1999, is a professional boxer from the United States. He is known for his powerful punches and impressive record. As an amateur boxer, he won the U.S. National Championships twice. He later became a champion in the NABF heavyweight division.

Jared Anderson's Boxing Journey

Starting a Professional Career

Jared Anderson began his professional boxing journey on September 24, 2019. He signed a contract with Top Rank, a well-known boxing promotion company. His first professional fight was on October 26, 2019. He won by a knockout (KO) in the very first round against Daniel Infante. This exciting start showed his strength and skill.

Early Wins and Growing Success

In his early fights, Jared quickly became known for his powerful knockouts. He often won his matches in the first few rounds. For example, he defeated Andrew Satterfield and Johnnie Langston with technical knockouts (TKO). A TKO happens when the referee stops the fight because one boxer cannot safely continue.

Jared continued his winning streak throughout 2020. He beat Hector Perez and Rodney Hernandez, showing he could fight past the first round. He finished 2020 with another first-round TKO against Luis Peña.

Becoming a Champion Boxer

In 2021, Jared kept winning. He defeated Kingsley Ibeh and Jeremiah Karpency with knockouts. His tenth professional win was against Vladimir Tereshkin, who had never lost a fight before. Jared won this match by TKO in the second round. This victory earned him the vacant NABF Junior heavyweight title. He also defeated Oleksandr Teslenko by TKO in the second round in December 2021.

Recent Fights and Challenges

Jared Anderson has continued to face tough opponents. On April 13, 2024, he fought Ryad Merhy in Corpus Christi, Texas. Jared won this fight by a unanimous decision, meaning all the judges agreed he was the winner. This win helped him keep his WBC–USNBC and WBO International heavyweight titles.

On August 3, 2024, Jared faced Congolese boxer Martin Bakole in Los Angeles. This was a challenging fight for Jared. He lost the match by TKO in the fifth round. This was his first professional loss. He lost his WBO International heavyweight title in this fight.

Jared Anderson's most recent fight was on February 14, 2025, against Marios Kollias in New York. Jared won this fight by unanimous decision after ten rounds.

Jared Anderson's Professional Boxing Record