Canelo vs Ryder LIVE result: Latest boxing fight updates
Canelo retained his undisputed super-middleweight championship via unanimous decision
Canelo Alvarez was forced to settle for a points victory against a gutsy and bloodied John Ryder at a raucous Mexican homecoming.
Canelo, handed victory by the judges 120-107, 118-109 and 118-109 on the scorecards, retained his undisputed super-middleweight world championship in front of approximately 50,000 fans at the Akron Stadium in Guadalajara.
But it was the Briton, covered in blood throughout the contest after suffering a suspected broken nose, who salvaged a morale victory after recovering from a heavy knockdown in the fifth round.
Ryder, who earned his shot at the champion with victories over Daniel Jacobs and Zach Parker last year, could not grasp his second chance at a world title after a hard-fought defeat to Callum Smith in 2019, but emerges with great credit after 12 gruelling rounds.
While Canelo, despite building more momentum after victory last time out against Gennady Golovkin following defeat to light heavyweight Dmitry Bivol, continues to show signs that his best is behind him.
Bivol is likely to relish a probable rematch later this year with the Mexican’s output fading in the closing stages of tonight’s fight.
Canelo vs Ryder
Canelo very relaxed backstage in his dressing room.
Some PDA with his wife Fernanda Gomez.
Some very different emotions in a few hours when he meets Ryder in the ring in front of more than 50,000 Mexican fans.
Canelo vs Ryder: Bivol makes prediction
One interested observer tonight: Dmitry Bivol.
The WBA light heavyweight champion of the world could rematch Canelo later this year.
And the Russian is expecting a masterclass from his rival!
Canelo vs Ryder: Rodriguez remains undefeated on undercard
The cards read: 95-95, 96-93, 96-94.
Nathan Rodriguez edges one and remains undefeated, moving to 11-0.
Canelo vs Ryder
Nathan Rodriguez is currently taking on Alexander Mejia.
The crowd is filling up at the Estadio Akron in Jalisco, Mexico.
Rodriguez is just 18 years of age and 10-0 entering this bout.
The American has started his career at an intense pace just like the headline act tonight, of course.
Canelo, 58-2-2 now at 32 years of age, made his debut at just 15 in 2005.
Canelo vs Ryder brings opportunity to rewrite history
Canelo vs Ryder is here and tonight could be a historic day for British boxing.
Ryder will hope to write his name into history books with a stunning upset.
And with it the beginning of the end to one of the most glittering careers in the sport’s history.
But Canelo knows a seriously impressive performance only builds excitement for what’s to come after defeat to Dmitry Bivol last year.
Canelo vs Ryder LIVE
Our live fight updates will begin very shortly!
Canelo vs Ryder LIVE
Half-heartedly, Saul Alvarez raised his left arm, sweat sliding over the ink portrait of his daughter Emily. He chewed his tongue in anticipation. The eyes, though, rarely deceive. Their vacancy and wandering gaze betrayed the truth that “Canelo” knew: He was beaten.
It was not the first time, and there have been occasions in his long and increasingly illustrious career in which the Mexican has known the same truth but seen himself named a winner anyway. Still, hearing another man’s name echo around an arena at the end of 12 rounds – or any number – is a rarity for Canelo. And on this Cinco de Mayo weekend, 2022, there was to be no reprieve for the undisputed super-middleweight champion. Eyes glinting, Dmitry Bivol punched his right fist into the air, the victor “by unanimous decision, still undefeated, and still the WBA light-heavyweight champion of the world”.
For the first time since Canelo’s 2013 loss to Floyd Mayweather, the only other defeat of his professional career, the Mexican was tasked with rebuilding. That rebuild is still ongoing, and it continues tonight – 364 days since that loss to Bivol – when Canelo returns home to face John Ryder.
Full article on what may be next for the Mexican, if he wins tonight:
The shadow of Dmitry Bivol looms over Canelo vs Ryder
Comment: Almost a year ago to the day, Saul Alvarez was dominated by Bivol, whom the Mexican is still pursuing – if somewhat slowly
Canelo vs Ryder LIVE
More from Steve Bunce:
“Back in 1993, I was in the majestic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City for a similar homecoming fight. There was a record paid attendance of 132,247 on the day for Julio Cesar Chavez. It was a truly unforgettable night, an atmosphere of pure love and devotion and cheap beer.
“There was also an edge to the giant crowd that night; they had come for a Chavez win, and they had come for blood. Chavez obliged, stopping Greg Haugen in five rounds. Haugen was rescued by the referee, saved from any more of Chavez’s punches, but he was not spared from the anger and hate in the crowd.
“Ryder knows it will be serious this evening. And so does Canelo.”
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The undisputed super-middleweight champion defends his belts against John Ryder in Guadalajara – 12 years after last fighting in Mexico
Canelo vs Ryder LIVE
It has become a painful cliche, the Rocky reference in a boxing narrative. In the case of John Ryder, it would also be a painful disservice, much as he acknowledges the underdog tag hanging around his neck this evening. Yet it is Ryder himself who makes the reference, and the specific parallels that he draws are admittedly apt.
“Rocky IV would be my favourite,” the Londoner tells The Independent. “Ivan Drago, Russia, Christmas Day.” Tonight, it will be Canelo, Mexico, Cinco de Mayo weekend. “I suppose this is my Rocky moment, going to Mexico to get those titles.”
Ryder, for what it’s worth, is not a man to be awed by any opponent, environment or occasion. That will stand him in good stead in the humidity of Guadalajara, and the intensity of the Estadio Akron, where 50,000 Mexicans will scream for Canelo until their vocal cords tear. It will stand Ryder in good stead when the first bell sounds, and his bid to dethrone the undisputed super-middleweight champion begins – in the champion’s hometown, on one of Mexico’s most important days of the year.
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Canelo vs Ryder LIVE
Here’s Steve Bunce on tonight’s fight:
“John Ryder is not a fool and knows exactly what he will be facing once the ring walks, introductions and niceties have been completed tonight here in Guadalajara.
“Ryder will pause with the referee and Saul “Canelo” Alvarez for a second in the centre of the ring, before the bell sounds to delight 50,000 fanatics in the Estadio Akron. Ryder swears he is prepared for the noise and emotion and he has so far not flinched under Canelo’s ice-cold stare.
“Canelo has been called the boxing king of Mexico, this fight is his long, long overdue homecoming after 12 years on the road, and here in Guadalajara, it feels like a coronation is about to close the city down.”
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If John Ryder is to beat Canelo, he will have to do it the hard way
Comment: Ryder will not fight on the outside, trying to pick off Alvarez this weekend. Expect a bold strategy from the Briton
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