Jared Anderson vs. Ryad Merhy:
Anderson by unanimous decision.
Efe Ajagba vs. Guido Vianello:
Ajagba by split decision.
Robson Conceicao vs. Jose Ivan Guardado Ortiz:
Conceicao by TKO in round 7.
Julian Delgado vs. Juan C. Tamez:
Delgado by unanimous decision.
Ruben Villa vs. Cristian Cruz Chacon:
Villa by unanimous decision.
John Rincon vs. Yainel Alvarez:
Rincon by majority decision.
Abdullah Mason vs. Ronal Ron:
Mason by TKO in round 4.
Charly Suarez vs. Luis Coria:
Suarez by points decision.
Jalan Walker vs. Alejandro Guerrero:
Guerrero by TKO in round 7.
Ali Feliz vs. Anthony Woodson III:
Feliz by TKO in round 1.
On April 13th, the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, Texas, will host a heavyweight showcase featuring Jared Anderson against Ryad Merhy, broadcast live on ESPN and ESPN+. This event not only highlights Anderson, a rising contender but also pits Efe Ajagba against Guido Vianello in a ten-round heavyweight bout, setting the stage for a night of intense competition.
Anderson faces Merhy, a relatively unknown contender with a good record. Merhy’s recent split decision victory over Tony Yoka, the 2016 Olympic gold medalist, marks a significant, albeit understated, achievement in his career. However, skepticism remains about the match-up’s competitive balance, especially considering Anderson’s mixed performances, notably against Charles Martin, which exposed vulnerabilities in his approach.
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The fight against Merhy serves as a litmus test for Anderson's readiness for the heavyweight elite. Despite his undefeated record and Top Rank's backing, Anderson's true potential is yet to be fully realized. This bout offers him an opportunity to dispel doubts and demonstrate growth beyond the cautious, step-back style that has characterized his recent outings.
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Top Rank's matchmaking reflects a cautious strategy, aiming to gradually build Anderson's experience without rushing him into the deep waters of heavyweight boxing. The division's current landscape, dominated by names like Tyson Fury, Oleksandr Usyk, and Anthony Joshua, presents a formidable challenge for any newcomer aiming for the top.
In the undercard, Robson Conceição (17-2-1, 8 KOs) fights against Jose Guardado (15-1-1, 5 KOs).
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Robson is Brazil’s first-ever Olympic boxing gold medalist who turned pro in November 2016. He dropped decisions in world title contests to Oscar Valdez and Shakur Stevenson, and in November 2023, he recovered from a pair of knockdowns to salvage a draw against three-weight world champion Emanuel Navarrete. Guardado, from Ensenada, Mexico, has never fought outside of his home country and is coming off a second-round stoppage over Aramis Solis last November.
Fight card:
▪️Jared Anderson vs. Ryad Merhy, 10 rounds, heavyweight
▪️Efe Ajagba vs. Guido Vianello, 10 rounds, heavyweight
▪️Robson Conceicao vs. Jose Ivan Guardado Ortiz, 8 rounds, super featherweight
Preliminary card:
▪️Julian Delgado vs. Juan C. Tamez, 4 rounds, middleweight
▪️Ruben Villa vs. Cristian Cruz Chacon, 10 rounds, featherweight
▪️John Rincon vs. Yainiel Alvarez Telemaco, 6 rounds, welterweight
▪️Abdullah Mason vs. Ronal Ron, 8 rounds, lightweight
▪️Charly Suarez vs. Luis Coria, 10 rounds, super featherweight
▪️Jalen Walker vs. Alejandro Guerrero, 8 rounds, junior lightweight
▪️Ali Feliz vs. Anthony Woodson III, 4 rounds, heavyweight
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