Some people are leaning towards Anderson to easily get the win over Bakole but he is a very live dog in the fight.
August 3rd marks the Saudis coming to the US with one of their best cards yet topped by Terence Crawford.
But many are sleeping on Anderson vs Bakole.
The heavyweight division is a captivating beast, at all times, ia landscape where titans collide, and futures are forged in the crucible of combat.
In this enthralling arena of young heavyweight pugilist talents forming, some fights resonate louder than others, capturing the imagination of fans and pundits alike.
Sure, while the likes of Fury, Usyk, and Joshua command the headlines, a hidden gem of a bout is lurking in the shadows, threatening to steal the spotlight and redefine the very narrative of the division in the years ahead.
Enter Jared Anderson and Martin Bakole. Anderson the young American unbeaten in 17 as a pro with a big punch, Okolie the slightly older fighter but young still for a heavyweight. His one blemish coming years ago to Michael Hunter.
Alas, Anderson, a young phenom with dynamite in his fists and a hunger that burns brighter than a supernova, is a rising star in the heavyweight constellation.
Not long ago he was been talked about in a fight against Deontay Wilder.
His unblemished record and concussive power have sent shockwaves through the division, marking him as a force to be reckoned with.
But Bakole, a battle-hardened veteran with the heart of a lion and the resilience of a sequoia, poses a formidable challenge, indeed.
A test that could either propel Anderson to superstardom or expose vulnerabilities that have yet to be unearthed. That’s the question here. If there are chinks in the armor Bakolie will expose them.
If Anderson passes this acid test he will march forward to some huge fights. Into title contention potentially.
It’s also a battle for supremacy in a division hungry for new blood. Usyk, Fury and Joshua won’t be around forever and the likes of Anderson and Daniel Dubois, and many others want to there time to shine too.
Anderson’s speed and explosiveness will be pitted against Bakole’s size and strength, creating a dynamic that is both unpredictable and exhilarating in LA August 3rd.
Critics might argue that this fight lacks the star power of other heavyweight matchups, but they would be sorely mistaken.
This is a bout that has the potential to be a classic, a war of attrition that leaves both men battered and bruised but forever etched in the annals of boxing history.
It could be one of the most under talked about quality heavyweight fights this year, in fact.
Don’t let the hype machine fool you, this is a fight that deserves your attention, and one that Bakole can’t be written off in either. No way.
