Jared Anderson is considered a leading candidate for heavyweight honors. The 23-year-old continues to grow in the sport, with his competition increasing in experience over time. He now looks to add to his unbeaten record when he faces veteran Andriy Rudenko on August 26.
The fight takes place at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and airs on ESPN+ in the U.S.
A two-time U.S. National Championships gold medalist, Anderson has won 14 of 15 fights via knockout. The power-punching phenom was tested in a last-minute affair by Charles Martin in July. Many expected an Anderson knockout, but he was taken the distance for the first time in his career and wanted a quick turnaround.
Top Rank’s Bob Arum, who has helped build Anderson up, believes the young fighter’s activity is a major plus.
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“This is another great test for Jared. When you watch him fight, you are seeing a future heavyweight champion of the world,” said Arum. “Rudenko is a crafty veteran who has been in there with some top guys. The fans at Hard Rock Tulsa are in for a real treat.”
Rudenko turned pro in 2006 and had his 24-fight win streak snapped in 2014 by Lucas Browne. The 39-year-old has faced the likes of Hughie Fury, Alexander Povetkin, and Zhilei Zhang, falling short in each fight. He’s 3-1 in his last four and won his last bout in January against Bojan Cestic.
Anderson’s the betting favorite, but Rudenko is ready to cause a massive upset with a win.
“This is a tremendous opportunity, and I am coming to Tulsa to score the big upset,” Rudenko said.
The Sporting News has you covered with all the information you need to watch the fight, including the channel, time, and card.
How to watch Jared Anderson vs. Andriy Rudenko: TV channel, live stream
Jared Anderson vs. Andriy Rudenko is live on ESPN in the U.S. and can also be streamed on ESPN+.
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Jared Anderson vs. Andriy Rudenko price: How much does the fight cost?
You can pay $9.99 for a monthly subscription to ESPN+ or buy an annual subscription for $99.99.
| Product | Prices |
|---|---|
| ESPN+ Monthly Subscription | $9.99/month |
| ESPN+ Annual Subscription | $99.99/year |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu Ad-Supported | $13.99/month |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu No-Ads | $19.99/month |
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How to watch Jared Anderson vs. Andriy Rudenko in the U.K., Australia, Canada
| Region | TV channel | Live streaming |
| United States | ESPN | ESPN+ |
| Canada | — | TSN+ |
| UK and Ireland | Sky Sports | — |
| Australia | — | TBA |
What time is Jared Anderson vs. Andriy Rudenko today (ET and PT)?
The Jared Anderson vs. Andriy Rudenko main card begins at 10:30 p.m. ET or 7:30 p.m. PT.
Anderson and Rudenko should make their way to the ring around 11:45 p.m. ET or 8:45 p.m. PT, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
What time is Jared Anderson vs. Andriy Rudenko today in the U.K., Australia, Canada?
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Main Event Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (ET) | Saturday, August 26 | 10:30 p.m. ET | 11:45 p.m ET |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, August 26 | 7:30 p.m. PT | 8:45 p.m. PT |
| UK and Ireland | Sunday, August 27 | 3:30 a.m. BST | 4:45 a.m. BST |
| Australia | Sunday, August 27 | 12:30 p.m. AEST | 1:45 p.m. AEST |
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Jared Anderson vs. Andriy Rudenko fight card
- Jared Anderson vs. Andriy Rudenko Heavyweights
- Efe Ajagba vs. Zhan Kossobutskiy; Heavyweights
- Bakhodir Jalolov vs. Onoriode Ehwarieme; Heavyweights
- Bruce Carrington vs. Angel Antonio Contreras; Featherweights
- Nico Ali Walsh vs. Sona Akale; Middleweights
- Abdullah Mason vs. Cesar Villarraga; Lightweights
- Charly Suarez vs. Yohan Vasquez; Super Featherweights
- Ablaikhan Zhussupov vs. Wiston Campos; Welterweights
