Jared Anderson is the heir to Tyson Fury’s throne and explains why Daniel Dubois is not

Jared Anderson is one of the most exciting prospects in heavyweight boxing.

As Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk near the end of their respective careers, the debate over who will reign supreme among the next generation of heavyweight stars intensifies.

Anderson, who has barely put a foot wrong in the paid ranks (besides a wobbly moment against Charles Martin last year), is expected to be right up their in the mix.

A number of media outlets have branded him ‘a heavyweight world champion in waiting’ while Fury – who has sparred Anderson several times – is tipping him as the ‘heir to his throne’.

But the undefeated (16-0) 24-year-old isn’t alone at the top of the pile.

Anderson acknowledges Tokyo gold medallist Bakhodir Jalolov and youth world champion Justis Huni as two of his toughest tests for years to come – even if he does think the former is ‘very basic’.

“It’s tough to say, one punch can change everybody’s career. So, it’s tough to say,” Anderson told talkSPORT.com when asked who he feels will be up there with him in the next few years.

“I think there’s a few skilful fighters, there’s Justis Huni, I think he’s very skilful, let’s see where he goes.

“Jalolov, he’s cool. I don’t think he’s easy to figure out but once you get past that length he’s very basic.

“He’s a stick to-his one-two type of fighter. I think that’s more of a timing issue for most people.”

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But one man he doesn’t expect to be dining at the top table with is Britain’s Daniel Dubois.

“I believe he’ll be in the mix, but I don’t think he’s a top name. I think he’s a robot. He’s too stiff,” said Anderson of Dubois.

“I think he’s got a lot work on, he needs to be a lot more agile but he’s a strong so we’ll see.”

‘Triple D’ has endured a career full of ups and downs.

There was a lot of excitement surrounding him when he turned over as a professional at 19 years old.

However, stoppage losses to Joe Joyce and Usyk have seen his stock fall and now he finds himself at a crossroads in his career.