Saturday night’s match at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, saw heavyweight boxer Jared Anderson dominating his opponent, George Arias, ultimately leading to a third-round stoppage. The two heavyweights entered the ring in front of an eager crowd, with Anderson proudly representing Toledo, Ohio and Arias hailing from the Dominican Republic by way of New York. Despite Arias’ impressive 18-0 record prior to this bout, his team ultimately decided to pull the plug after just three rounds.

Although the fight was off to a competitive start, with the shorter Arias showing off his defensive skills and even attempting to catch Anderson with some hooks, Anderson was quick to establish dominance. With sharp jabs and swift hooks, the Ohio native demonstrated he wasn’t playing games.

By the third round, ESPN commentator Tim Bradley noted that Anderson seemed almost bored with the lack of challenge. As Arias stumbled around the ring with a bleeding nose and unsteady legs, it became clear to everyone watching that this fight was coming to an end.

Despite Arias’ eagerness to continue for one more round, his trainer, Leon Washington, had seen enough and decided to call it quits. It may not have been the drawn-out battle that fans had been hoping for, but it was certainly a definitive victory for Jared Anderson. As for George Arias, here’s hoping that his next opponent provides a more level playing field, allowing his boxing skills to truly shine. But for now, it’s Anderson who’ll be stepping up a grade or two in the heavyweight division, leaving fans eager to see what he’ll bring to his next bout.