Anderson vs. Rudenko, 10 rounds, heavyweights ESPN

Jared Anderson (15-0, 14 KOs) is poised to clash with Ukrainian contender Andriy Rudenko in a 10-round main event scheduled for Saturday, August 26 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa. The 23-year-old power puncher is set to make his third appearance of 2023, a mere two months following his victory over former world champion Charles Martin in front of 7,234 enthusiastic hometown supporters in Toledo.

The riveting match-up between Anderson and Rudenko, along with other thrilling fights, will be broadcast live on ESPN, ESPN Deportes, and ESPN+ starting at 10:30 p.m. ET/7:30 p.m. PT.

Top Rank chairman Bob Arum shared his enthusiasm, stating, “This is another significant challenge for Jared. When you witness his fights, you're witnessing a future heavyweight world champion. Rudenko is a seasoned veteran with clever tactics, having faced some of the top names in the division. The fans at Hard Rock Tulsa are in for an exceptional spectacle.”

Having made his professional debut in 2019, Anderson has rapidly evolved into a formidable contender. He concluded his first 14 fights within six rounds or less, delivering knockouts to opponents like Jerry Forrest and previously undefeated standouts George Arias and Vladimir Tereshkin. On July 1, he marked his hometown debut as a headlining attraction, securing a 10-round unanimous decision victory over Martin. Notably ranked 7th by the WBO and 9th by the WBC, Anderson is poised to take on the heavyweight division's elite competitors.