Unbeaten heavyweight phenom Jared “The Actual Large Child” Anderson (16-0, 15 KOs) appears to be like to beat his largest problem so far in opposition to Belgian contender Ryad Merhy (32-2, 26 KOs) this Saturday, April 13, within the 10-round important occasion at American Financial institution Middle in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Within the 10-round heavyweight co-feature, Nigerian puncher Efe Ajagba (19-1, 14 KOs) and Italian standout Guido “The Gladiator” Vianello (12-1-1, 10 KOs) will conflict in a battle of 2016 Olympians.

The eight-round televised opener options Brazilian three-time world title challenger Robson Conceição (17-2-1, 8 KOs) in opposition to Mexico’s Jose Guardado (15-1-1, 5 KOs).

Anderson-Merhy, Ajagba-Vianello and Conceição-Guardado can be broadcast LIVE on ESPN, ESPN Deportes & ESPN+ at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT.

The ESPN+-streamed undercard (5:50 p.m. ET/2:50 p.m. PT) will function hometown heroes Julian Delgado and John Rincon. Delgado will make his professional debut in a four-round middleweight tilt in opposition to Juan C. Tamez (1-0), whereas Rincon (8-0, 2 KOs) faces Yainiel Alvarez (3-3-2, 1 KO) in a six-rounder at welterweight.

The undercard additionally includes a gamut of Prime Rank’s up and coming expertise, together with light-weight prodigy Abdullah Mason (12-0, 10 KOs), who places his unbeaten document on the road in opposition to Ronal Ron (14-4, 11 KOs).

Newly-signed prospects Jalen Walker (12-0-1 10 KOs) and Ali Feliz will make their debuts below the Prime Rank banner. Walker takes on Alejandro Guerrero (12-4, 9 KOs) in a eight-round junior light-weight struggle, whereas Group USA heavyweight Feliz enters the paid ranks in a four-rounder versus Anthony Woodson III (1-1, 1 KO).

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That is what the fighters needed to say.

Jared Anderson

“Anticipate the most effective model of me. Anticipate to see me shine. Anticipate to see me dominate and present why I belong right here.”

“Merhy has a special degree of expertise. However, all the pieces from my novice pedigree and what I’ve all the time completed to everybody, whether or not they have expertise or not, will play a special function.”

“The problem {with smaller fighters} is that it’s important to generally take care of their velocity, which we educated for. However I don’t actually see to many challenges with this. I don’t actually see too many challenges. I’m used to preventing all forms of totally different individuals. I’m used to coaching with all forms of individuals. So, when you don’t put together correctly, then you definately received’t carry out correctly. So, simply know that we got here ready for positive.”

Ryad Merhy

“I’m very comfortable to be right here. What a terrific alternative. Who would have ever thought that from a small nation like Belgium I might have the ability to present my expertise in America? I hope to symbolize my nation.”

“I’m not on the lookout for something. They’re on the lookout for me. I’m a cruiserweight who has moved as much as the heavyweight division as a result of I used to be known as out. They preserve calling me, and now I’m right here.”

“Jared is a really proficient fighter. He is a superb prospect. However this Saturday I’m going to indicate that he nonetheless has a protracted method to go. I’ve gone 177 rounds as a professional, whereas Anderson has solely gone 46. So, we’ll see if that performs a giant distinction on Saturday.”

Efe Ajagba

“We all know one another properly. We’ve sparred one another. So, we all know one another quite a bit. We have now Olympic backgrounds, in order that’s the way it occurred.”

I wish to see what he brings to the desk. We sparred. However that’s sparring. That’s totally different from an precise struggle. He thinks that I’m going to struggle like I how sparred. However it’s not going to be like that. This struggle means quite a bit as a result of it’s a stepping stone.”

Guido Vianello

“We all know one another. We’re two aggressive fighters within the ring, I can’t wait to struggle. I can’t wait to see what occurs in there.”

“I count on a great struggle. This can be a nice alternative. I’m actually comfortable. The happiness is the strongest energy I’ve. So, let’s see who’s the most effective and struggle.”

“I’ve zero stress as a result of I all the time simply take into consideration me. I’m comfortable as a result of Prime Rank has loads of heavyweights. That is good for us as a result of we will make loads of good fights.”

Robson Conceição

“For positive it was a troublesome struggle with Emanuel Navarrete. It was a battle. And I realized quite a bit from it. I additionally ready quite a bit for this struggle. And I feel I’ll get one other title shot quickly.”