Jared Anderson triumphs over Charles Martin in first extended bout

Jared Anderson defeats Charles Martin in unanimous decision heavyweight bout.

Jared Anderson put on an impressive performance as he defeated former world champion Charles Martin in a unanimous decision. The fight took place in Ohio, with a crowd of 7,234 hometown fans in attendance.

Anderson's athleticism was on full display as he dominated the early rounds of the 10-round contest. He constantly applied pressure to Martin, while also evading any counterattacks. In the third round, Anderson switched to southpaw and landed a counter right hook that dropped Martin to the canvas.

Despite Anderson's attempts to finish the fight, Martin showed his experience and managed to survive. In the fifth round, Anderson's pace slowed, allowing Martin to land several powerful left hands.

However, Anderson quickly adjusted his strategy by utilizing his jab and targeting Martin's body. He outlanded Martin in the later rounds and ultimately retained his WBO International and WBC USA titles. Two judges scored the fight 98-91 and 99-90 in favor of Anderson.

After the fight, Anderson expressed his gratitude for his team, family, and the support of the Toledo crowd. He was pleased to have gone the distance for the first time and proved that he could withstand the power of his opponent.

Anderson acknowledged that Martin landed some good shots, but he never felt unsteady or unable to hold his own. He made the necessary adjustments and stuck to his game plan throughout the fight.

Martin, who agreed to the bout on short notice, praised Anderson's skills and predicted that he would soon become a top contender in the heavyweight division. Despite his best efforts, Martin was unable to capitalize on the times he hurt Anderson and finish the fight.

In another heavyweight matchup, Arslanbek Makhmudov successfully defended his NABF title with a second-round TKO against Raphael Akpejiori. Makhmudov, a Montreal-based fighter, showcased his amateur experience and dropped Akpejiori multiple times with his powerful right uppercut.

Akpejiori showed resilience and managed to survive until the second round. However, after another knockdown, the referee determined that he was unable to continue.

Makhmudov's victory further solidified his status as a rising star in the heavyweight division. Both fighters entered the contest undefeated, but Makhmudov's skill and power proved to be too much for Akpejiori.

Overall, it was an exciting night for heavyweight boxing, with both Anderson and Makhmudov showcasing their talents and solidifying their positions in the division.