Boxer Jared Anderson Arrested In Ohio, Booked On Firearm, OVI Charges

Heavyweight boxing star Jared “Big Baby” Anderson — who Tyson Fury calls a future champ — was arrested Monday in Ohio after cops say he was driving beneath the affect with a gun in his automotive.

Oregon (OH) Police Division tells TMZ Sports activities the arrest occurred somewhat after 1 AM after an officer allegedly noticed Anderson driving his ’23 Dodge Charger 55 in a 40 MPH zone, and initially pulled him over for rushing.

In the course of the cease, the cop says he smelled “the faint odor of burnt marijuana,” in addition to alcohol on Anderson’s breath. The officer additionally allegedly noticed an opened bottle of Don Julio tequila.

OPD says they noticed Anderson’s eyes, which had been allegedly “bloodshot and glassy,” so that they administered a blood alcohol content material check which got here up .038, beneath the authorized restrict (.08).

As a part of the cease, officers additionally carried out a search of his car … and positioned a firearm within the glovebox.

In line with Lucas County jail data, the 23-year-old was booked on two prices … improperly dealing with firearms in a motorcar knowingly transporting beneath the affect, and working a car beneath the affect (OVI).

OVI can be utilized to cost an individual working a car drunk and/or medication.

The information comes simply days after Fury praised the 16-0 (15 KOs) fighter, calling Anderson the following star of the heavyweight division.

“Jared’s the man. This is the future champ,” Fury mentioned forward of his bout with Francis Ngannou.

“I mentioned it three years in the past. That is the inheritor to the throne.”

Anderson began boxing as an adolescent and has gained a number of championships … from the Elite Nationwide Championships to the Nationwide Golden Gloves.