Fury Hails Jared Anderson as Boxing’s Top Heavyweight Talent

According to recent reports, former heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury has identified rising American boxer Jared Anderson as the most promising talent in the heavyweight division.

Fury, celebrated as one of the premier heavyweights globally, possesses a keen eye for spotting potential, owing to his extensive experience in the sport.

Having announced his retirement from boxing in January 2025, after consecutive losses to Oleksandr Usyk, the British boxer declared his comeback via social media in July. He is anticipated to return to the ring in 2026.

In a recent interview, Tyson Fury lauded Anderson, asserting his belief that Anderson is the most gifted heavyweight currently. He stated:

“I’d also like to see Jared Anderson back in the mix, the ‘young big baby’. Now, for me, he’s the most talented heavyweight in the world by far, but coming off his last fight he had a knockout loss, so talent sometimes just doesn’t cut it if you’re rushed into fights that you’re not ready for.”

Fury elaborated, “He fought this guy called Martin Bakole, who is an absolute-seasoned man, 30 years old, in the prime of his life, as strong as a rhinoceros. And he goes in there with a 24-year-old kid, who has had 17 tomato cans and has come through them with flying colours.

“But he wasn’t ready for that fight, maybe five or six more fights, a year or so away from that. It’s put him back a long way now and that does a lot for a fighter’s confidence, but I’d like to see him back in the ring as well.”

Prior to his defeat against Martin Bakole in August 2024, Jared Anderson maintained an unblemished 17-0 record. Following the defeat, Anderson returned to the ring in February, securing a points victory against Marios Kollas.