CANELO ALVAREZ takes on British underdog John Ryder for the undisputed super-middleweight titles TONIGHT.
The Brit will have to overcome the champion on his home soil of Guadalajara, Mexico, if he wants to go back to the UK with the titles.
Ryder hasn’t fought for a world title since his controversial loss to Callum Smith in 2019.
But the Londoner is coming off four straight wins, most recently beating Zach Parker in November.
That earned him the WBO interim title and a mandatory shot for Canelo’s full belt.
Who is John Ryder?
John Ryder was born in Islington, London on July 19, 1988.
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He is a 5’9″ super-middleweight boxer who fights with a southpaw stance.
Ryder’s biggest triumph to date came against the experienced Daniel Jacobs in February 2022.
‘The Gorilla’ was victorious by way of a controversial split decision in London’s Alexandra Palace.
In 2017 the British boxer worked as a bouncer at East London nightclubs after a couple of defeats left him languishing.
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And now he will be relishing the opportunity to take to the ring against one of the world’s best pound-for-pound fighters.
What is John Ryder’s boxing record?
Here is John Ryder’s boxing record up to now ahead of his huge bout with Canelo Alvarez TONIGHT:
- Wins: 31
- Knockouts: 17
- Losses: 5
- Draws: 0
What are John Ryder’s five biggest fights?
- Billy Joe Saunders, 2013 points loss
- Rocky Fielding, 2017 points loss
- Callum Smith, 2019 points loss
- Daniel Jacobs, 2022 points win
- Zach Parker, 2023 KO win
What titles has John Ryder held?
- WBO Inter-Continental Middleweight Title
- WBA International Middleweight Title
- IBF International Super-Middleweight Title
- WBA Interim Super-Middleweight Title
When is Canelo Alvarez vs John Ryder?
- Canelo Alvarez’s mouthwatering fight against John Ryder will take place on Saturday, May 6.
- Ring-walks times in the UK for the main event will get underway from 5am and 9pm ET.
- Alvarez vs Ryder will be held at the Akron Stadium in Jalisco, near Guadalajara, Mexico.
- The fight is already sold out, with close to 60,000 fans expected to file in and support their hero.
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
