Weighed In & Ready to Rumble: Heavyweight Behemoths Set Record Numbers Before Epic Clash

Jared Anderson and Ryad Merhy have packed on the pounds, ready to duke it out in an explosive heavyweight headline event this Saturday night. Anderson hit the scales at a staggering 250.9 pounds, his heaviest in three years, while Merhy tipped at a career-heaviest 235.6 pounds. The American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, Texas is about to witness a clash of titans aired live on ESPN.

Anderson, a knockout artist with a pristine record, has bulked up more than eleven pounds since his last fight, ensuring that he's bringing extra power to this bout. On the flip side, Merhy is no slouch either, stepping up his game after moving to heavyweight, where he's previously enjoyed dominant performances, including a dazzling win over Olympic Gold medalist Tony Yoka.

Co-Feature Olympian Showdown: The undercard brings its own heat with a face-off between a pair of 2016 Olympians. Efe Ajagba scales up to 241.2 pounds, while Guido Vianello matches his career-heaviest at 244 ½ pounds. Both are coming off recent victories and will seek to make a statement.

The Undercard Lineup: Talent Galore Weighs In

  • Lightweight Sensation: 2016 Olympic Gold medalist Robson Conceicao stays in fighting shape at 131.6 pounds against Jose Guardado.
  • Middleweight Debut: Local lad Julian Delgado starts his pro journey at 159.3 pounds, squaring off against Juan Tamez.
  • Featherweight Fray: The Ring’s No. 10-rated contender Ruben Villa hits 125.6 pounds, ready to take on Cristian Cruz.

And that's not all, as the event also features welterweight hopefuls and junior lightweights aiming to climb the ranks. Plus, keep an eye out for heavyweight newbie Ali Feliz as he steps into the ring.

Saturday night is shaping up to be a knock-out fest for boxing fans around the world. Don't miss the muscle, the madness, and the mayhem — exclusively on ESPN!

Editor: Emilia Morozova