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Jared Anderson looking for another early KO when he takes on former Anthony Joshua opponent Charles Martin

On Saturday night, exciting heavyweight prospect Jared Anderson will look to record his fifteenth knockout in fifteen fights.

'Big Baby', who is arguably the most exciting prospect in heavyweight boxing, will take on former world champion Charles Martin live on Sky Sports from 1am and he wants the fight to end early.

Anderson is known for his devastating knockouts and he will be hoping to finish his fight with Martin in similar fashion
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Anderson is known for his devastating knockouts and he will be hoping to finish his fight with Martin in similar fashionCredit: Getty Images - Getty
But former world champion Martin could be his toughest test to date
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But former world champion Martin could be his toughest test to dateCredit: Mikey Williams/Top Rank

Speaking to talkSPORT about his upcoming challenge, Anderson said: "He is a late replacement, it was a week and a half or two weeks notice.

"I do see it ending early in my favour, but I think it will be a great show all round from start to finish."

Anderson has knocked out every opponent he has faced so far, with none of them making it out of the sixth round.

In 2016, in the sixteenth fight of Anthony Joshua's career, he KO'd Martin in round two to win the IBF heavyweight world title, so it would be a real statement from Anderson if he can finish the fight even quicker.

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And the 23-year-old American certainly does not lack confidence, as when asked what separates him from other fighters, he replied: "I think different, I act different, I am different.

"I'm confrontational, I go through my obstacles and adversities head on, I don't wait on anything.

"I don't plan to hold things in and face them later, I plan to face everything in the moment, so I don't have to worry about the back end of it and I think that's what separates me." 

For such a young fighter, Anderson is very calculated in the ring, which is uncommon in heavyweights, and this is a big part of what makes him so dangerous.

BF ranked #11: Charles Martin (United States) (W23-L1-D1)
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Martin was no match for Joshua's power in 2016Credit: Getty

"I definitely think better and have a higher quality IQ than other heavyweights, so I would say that's one of my better qualities," Anderson said.

Should Anderson emerge victorious from his fight with Martin, he told talkSPORT that he plans to fight in the UK in the near future.

"I hope to fight in the UK soon," Anderson revealed. "I know the fans are great out there and I would love to come show my skills out there, so I hope to see you guys soon."

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