Anderson dominant but unimpressive in comeback

Sean Sullivan@ringside

15/02/2025

Anderson dominant but unimpressive in comeback

Jared Anderson W10 Marios Kollias,... Coming into Madison Sqaure Garden at a career-high 256.8 pounds, American heavyweight Jared “The Real Big Baby” Anderson, of Toledo, Ohio, returned to the ring following a knockout loss against Martin Bakole last August. Facing him tonight was Greece's Marios Kollias, 235.4, based out of Orebro, Sweden, who was making his United States debut. Coming out in a southpaw stance, Anderson ended a tentative round one with a powerful combination. As the bout progressed, “The Real Big Baby” kept a measured pace placing single shots with force to the head and body. However his defense was lacking. Though nothing appeared to hurt Anderson, Kollias had his moments landing significant power punches. Halfway through, Kollias’ left eye was swelling and a tiring Anderson was fighting with his mouth open. After ten dominant but unimpressive rounds, Anderson won a unanimous decision via tallies of 99-91 (twice) and 98-92, to improve to 18-1 (15 KOs). Kollias went home with a record of 12-3-1 (10 KOs).