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An American heavyweight bludgeoned his opponent with brutal combinations until he couldn't take any more, ending up with his hands on his knees, defeated

Jun 10, 2020, 18:15 IST
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Jared Anderson.Photo by Mikey Williams / Top Rank
  • A 6-foot-4-inch tall American powered his way to a fourth consecutive win in the pro ranks when he bludgeoned an overmatched opponent at a Top Rank show on Tuesday.
  • It was one of the first boxing events for three months, as Top Rank restarts operations following a coronavirus-enforced hiatus, with an event residency at the MGM Grand Conference Center.
  • Jared Anderson, the young heavyweight, showcased an array of punches before Johnnie Langston eventually wilted with his hands on his knees, defeated.
  • Watch the highlights here.
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An American heavyweight called Jared Anderson bludgeoned his opponent with brutal combinations until he wilted, with his hands on his knees, defeated.

The bout took place at the MGM Grand Conference Center, a quarantined TV-studio set-up by Top Rank, the powerful Las Vegas-based fight firm, as boxing restarts following a three-month coronavirus-enforced hiatus.

On each bill as Top Rank puts together a series of Tuesday and Thursday night fights in June, are five bouts.

Anderson, nicknamed "The Real Big Baby," was one of the first to compete in Top Rank's first show in the COVID-19 era.

Anderson, 20, only turned pro last year but has won each of his four fights to date by knockout, including his Tuesday fight against Johnnie Langston in a venue affectionately-termed "The Bubble."

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Showing thudding shots, like his ramrod jab, right over the top, and right uppercut, Anderson closed the show in the third round, with a finishing sequence so exhausting for his opponent, that Langston had to breathe deeply while crouched over.

Watch the highlights here:

Post-fight, Anderson praised Langston's ability to withhold the pressure as long as he did. "He took some good shots. He was a tough opponent," the triumphant novice said, who vows to improve with each bout.

"I did what I wanted to. I did some stuff I didn't want to do. I got caught with a good shot. It didn't hurt me, but I definitely got caught with it.

"I know a different opponent could hurt me with a shot like that. We'll go back to the drawing board and see what I did wrong.

"This wasn't what I expected, but it was a great experience. I'm happy I got the opportunity to showcase my talents on ESPN at such a young age."

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Elsewhere on the card, Guido Vianello stopped Dan Haynesworth in the opening round, advancing his flawless record to 7 wins (7 knockouts), in a Top Rank mismatch.

Watch Vianello win here:

"It was an interesting experience.," Vianello said regarding the quarantined boxing card.

"I spent three days relaxing in my hotel room, but everything went according to plan. I knew the right hand would be there, so I worked to set up that shot. I could not have asked for anything more."

Elsewhere, two-time Olympic gold medalist Robeisy Ramirez scored a third successive win when he defeated Yeuri Randujar, Quatavious Cash claimed a technical decision win over Calvin Metcalf, and headliner Shakur Stevenson notched an easy victory over Felix Carabello.

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