Canelo vs Ryder LIVE result: Latest boxing fight updates

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 LIVE

• Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez defends undisputed super-middleweight titles vs John Ryder

• Main-event bout is Canelo’s first fight in his home country of Mexico since 2011

• Briton Ryder holds the WBO interim world title and is eyeing an upset

• Read Steve Bunce’s big fight preview on what Ryder must do to win

• Main event due at 4am BST – Indy Sport has live updates from undercard

• Undercard results: Rodriguez MD Mejia, Gvozdyk TKO6 Bolotniks, Gollaz SD Spark

• Regis Prograis unveiled as Matchroom fighter and calls out Gervonta Davis, Ryan Garcia and Josh Taylor

• Julio Cesar Martinez retains flyweight title with TKO11 vs Ronal Batista - Sunny Edwards next?

• Report: Frustrated Canelo Alvarez can take valuable homecoming lesson from gutsy John Ryder

Canelo Alvarez celebrates victory over John Ryder

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Frustrated Canelo Alvarez can take valuable homecoming lesson from gutsy John Ryder

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A bloodied John Ryder rocked the canvas after being sent tumbling by Canelo Alvarez in the fifth round. A fast, crisp combination from the Mexican superstar appeared to satisfy a feverish crowd at his Guadalajara homecoming.

And then the Briton summoned immense courage, despite a brief, yet uncertain stare into the abyss. The echo of trainer Tony Sims’ advice and encouragement fixed Ryder’s concentration to beat the referee’s count before fending off the belligerent force of Canelo with a knockout in sight.

Plan A had been left in pieces with precious seconds between rounds frittered away after cotton buds momentarily stemmed the flow of blood from his nostrils to his mouth. But as Canelo licked his lips, eager to snatch a morale-boosting stoppage to gain valuable momentum for a rematch against Dmitry Bivol, Ryder grappled, closed the distance and left 50,000 fans frustrated across seven more gruelling rounds.

Will Canelo win Bivol rematch?

05:53 , Jack Rathborn

All smiles for Canelo, but will tonight bring fresh doubt about jumping back up to 175 pounds?

Bivol will relish the rematch, especially at 175 pounds, yet the Russian evidently wants the added reward and prestige of beating the Mexican a second time at a second weight class.

Eddie Hearn on Canelo Alvarez

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Eddie Hearn: “It was very competitive in stages, John probably didn't believe enough in himself in the early stages, but he's tough. He's so well conditioned, which gets him through those moments. John had to get up and inside, I thought Canelo was spiteful, I'm not sure about his hands, something to look at.

“I thought he looked good, similar to the Callum Smith victory, dominated, but couldn’t get him out of there.

“I think he’ll be happy to get the rounds in the bank ahead of a tougher fight against Bivol. He wants a shot at the belts at 168 pounds, but Canelo only wants the rematch on the same terms. It’s Bivol giving Canelo the opportunity now, most people think he’s crazy and people will make him a big outsider against Bivol.

“He wants to step up. What other fight will you see Canelo as an underdog, we want to give this guy props. He doesn’t need to fight Bivol, he lost and it eats him up every day.

“Ryder has realised he’s a world class fighter. He’ll wake up and enjoy himself. He busted his nose, he won rounds later on, a fantastic effort, he didn’t look for a way out.”

Canelo beats Ryder by UD (120-107, 118-109 and 118-109)

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Canelo beats Ryder by UD with the judges handing the Mexican victory 120-107, 118-109 and 118-109

Canelo retains his undisputed super-middleweight championship

Canelo vs Ryder: Round 12

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Chris Mannix, DAZN’s official scorer for the fight, has it 106-102 to Canelo after 11 rounds.

Can Ryder hurt Canelo here? Is it worth the risk or will he see it as unlikely and not worth suffering a knockout himself, settling for a defeat on points?

Wow, Ryder trying to bully Canelo on the ropes in the closing seconds. Remarkable.

Canelo vs Ryder: Briton survives again as Mexican drops the pace in Round 11

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Can Canelo get another late knockout?

Ryder knows he’s close to a minor victory in itself now, two more rounds against the mighty Canelo, even if a points victory would likely require multiple knockdowns at this stage.

A lead uppercut from Ryder and then the clubbing left hook lands too. Canelo not using his left hook too much in the last few rounds after an early sighting in the contest.

Canelo drops the pace, is this now a real trend? Will challengers base a gameplan around a late flurry? These are all fascinating talking points after this fight.

Another round banked for Ryder. He’s reached the 12, magnificent.

Canelo vs Ryder: Round 10

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Now into the 10th and Ryder is once more showing his toughness.

This would be some achievement to go the distance against Canelo given his nose is likely broken.

And then there was the hard knockdown in the fifth too.

Some boos from the Mexican crowd now too, which is a morale victory for Ryder you would think.

Canelo vs Ryder: Round 9

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Ryder now able to get close, force an uppercut home, this is impressive from the challenger.

Canelo looking to drop the hands and entice Ryder in to throw a lead shot.

A good left hook clips Ryder’s ear. Does Ryder take a risk with the rounds running out?

Canelo vs Ryder: Briton frustrating Mexican in Round 8

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Canelo not finding his range tonight, missing to the body and upstairs as Ryder’s movement keeps him in the fight.

The Mexican starting to get frustrated, the durability of Ryder has been impressive.

Canelo now flicking out the jab. Ryder now crouching nicely and pivoting away from the Canelo assault.

Ryder DOWN! But that’s a trip, called early by the referee.

Canelo vs Ryder: Round 7

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Ryder actually tripped after taking that hard right on the gloves, replays show.

The sixth also saw one of the best moments on the front foot for Ryder: A hard left hook, followed by a hard left uppercut landing flush on Canelo.

Did Canelo expect this courage after dropping his opponent so early?

Ryder has matched Canelo’s output through seven rounds, throwing 203 punches to the Mexican’s 218. But the efficiency has come from the Mexican, landing 81 compared to the challenger’s 41.

Canelo vs Ryder: Briton mounts brave comeback in Round 6

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Canelo tied up by Ryder, that’s good experience in this tough moment for the challenger.

A thudding right is blocked, but Ryder is still staggered back into the ropes, such is the power.

Stunning from Ryder, where did that come from, a gorgeous combination. The uppercut snapped Canelo’s head back.

Canelo vs Ryder: Mexican drops Briton with crushing right in Round 5

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Ryder struggling to breathe out of his nose.

The challenger’s defence is still sturdy at this stage, but Canelo controlling the centre of the ring.

Jabbing and then throwing to the chest of Ryder.

WOW! What a shot, down goes Ryder, Canelo with a thudding right.

Canelo swarms Ryder, who hugs the Mexican in desperation. Can Canelo close the show?

A gorgeous uppercut from Ryder, given the circumstances, this is a desperate moment for the challenger.

Canelo vs Ryder: Mexican peppers challenger’s body in Round 4

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Ryder looks to get in close and let those uppercuts go, but Canelo squats down and prevents any leverage.

Now Canelo starts to connect with the jab. Ryder’s body is now covered in blood.

Canelo’s leg is even splattered with crimson.

The low lead right from Ryder is somewhat unpredictable for Canelo, but the Mexican is able to drop a left hook into the body.

Canelo vs Ryder: Mexican busts up Briton’s nose in Round 3

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There is blood!

Ryder’s nose is busted up by a clean right.

Now the pressure comes, Ryder will need to give something back to deter Canelo here.

Ryder backed up some more, this is worrying for the Briton. Clubbing right hands from Canelo.

Can Ryder hurt Canelo to keep him off?

There we go, a chopping right hook lands on Canelo's chin and neck area, but that was a worrying minute or two for the challenger, the blood is a real issue.

Canelo vs Ryder: Round 2

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Will Ryder be able to take this fight late and look at Canelo’s stamina which might be slipping after the Golovkin fight.

This is a nice start from Ryder, holding that left high and waiting for the Canelo right hook.

Canelo not willing to open up just yet. The only clean work is Canelo to the body. But Ryder will be content here.

Canelo vs Ryder: Briton makes promising start to Round 1

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Here we go!

Ryder, wearing the grey gloves and shorts, in the southpaw stance.

Canelo orthodox and wearing green gloves and shorts with a gold waistband.

Ryder already going to the body and Canelo tucked up on the ropes.

This is bold from Ryder, he needs to be careful, Canelo setting traps early. A big right from Canelo backs Ryder up to the ropes.

Canelo’s jab is more a range-finder at this stage, just prodding Ryder’s gloves.

Canelo vs Ryder

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Canelo in the green and gold.

The ring is packed, you almost fear it might collapse with the amount of people desperate for their moment alongside Canelo.

Ryder on his own, though, pacing about and waiting for his illustrious rival’s introduction to finally finish.

Canelo vs Ryder

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Canelo vs Ryder

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What a moment as Canelo walks to the ring in front of 50,000 fans at the Akron Stadium.

The mariachi bands welcome their most famous son back.

The king has returned to Guadalajara, this ringwalk is elaborate.

Canelo vs Ryder

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God Save The King is played out to 50,000 Mexicans...

But now the Mexican national anthem, the atmosphere is electric in Guadalajara.

Can Canelo delight them or will Ryder capitalise on any nerves?

Canelo vs Ryder up next

03:51 , Jack Rathborn

Canelo vs Ryder is up next, we’re moments away from the Mexican hero’s homecoming.

Can Ryder pull off one of the biggest upsets in years?

Canelo now pummelling the pads with Eddy Reynoso, who has sprinted back to the changing room after overseeing Julio Cesar Martinez’s win over Ronal Batista as chief support on the undercard.

Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron prediction

03:47 , Jack Rathborn

“I feel like the fight could be boring, Katie can get on the bike and Chantelle can go backwards,” says Jessica McCaskill, who has lost to both women in her career.

“Katie showed some toe-to-toe action against Serrano but I feel like that compromised her game.

“It’s a mega fight, it’ll be interesting.”

Canelo vs Ryder: Martinez stops Batista in 11th round on undercard!

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Batista was trapped on the ropes.

Martinez sensed his moment was there and the left hook did the damage.

The fight will be remembered by the intervention from Mauricio Sulaiman though.

VAR for boxing? Should the knockdown have been enforced?

Canelo vs Ryder: Martinez stops Batista in 11th round on undercard!

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And just like that, it’s OVER!

Martinez closes the show in a flash, impressive!

An 11th round stoppage and Batista doesn’t complain.

Canelo vs Ryder: Martinez on top against Batista on undercard

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Martinez in the groove now and Batista is fading.

Could we see late drama?

Canelo, meanwhile, has worked up a sweat backstage, the main event against John Ryder is NEXT!

Canelo vs Ryder: Martinez earns knockdown against Batista after WBC president’s intervention

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That’s a controversial one, will it be decisive?

Mauricio Sulaiman has confirmed replays will be used to decide if it’s a knockdown.

Initially it was called a slip, but the WBC president appears to have intervened and now the referee informs all three judges that it was, indeed, a knockdown in favour of Martinez.

Canelo vs Ryder: Martinez rocks Batista!

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Batista is down!!

They call it a slip, but Batista looked hurt.

The pressure is on now, Martinez whipping in shots to the body and immediately looks the menacing fighter we have grown to know and love.

Batista has gathered himself though, drama in the seventh!

Canelo vs Ryder: Martinez struggling against Batista in undercard fight

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The upset is very much on here!

Batista is timing Martinez well here as we reach the half-way point of this fight.

More whistles from the crowd, who are piling on the pressure for the home fighter to change things up and throw more.

Canelo vs Ryder: Martinez rocks Batista in undercard fight

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A nasty left hook from Martinez rocks Batista in the fourth.

The Panamanian staggers back into the ropes, but this one has been competitive so far.

Batista lands with an uppercut! Some whistles from the crowd now.

Both men trade bombs to finish the round, but Batista landed again after the bell, he’ll have a point taken off.

Canelo vs Ryder

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An intimate moment for Canelo who shares a chat with his grandma, who is poised to watch him fight for the first time.

Perhaps we should not underestimate the mental test for Canelo tonight and something Ryder can capitalise on.

The stage is unlike anything Canelo has seen before with expectations and attention skyrocketing.

Canelo vs Ryder: Martinez battles Batista as chief support on undercard

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There’s some animosity through the first couple rounds here.

Both men throwing after the bell! Remember Martinez’s lack of discipline in the first part of his career defined him.

He’s tidied that up, but he needs to stay calm here.

Canelo vs Ryder: Martinez battles Batista as chief support on undercard

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Remember, Martinez’s trainer is Eddy Reynoso, who also trains Canelo.

So despite being the chief support, it’ll be a bit of a wait between this and the main event you would think as Reynoso heads back to transition and switch focus back to his biggest star.

Canelo vs Ryder: Martinez battles Batista as chief support on undercard

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Ok here we go, it's the chief support to Canelo vs Ryder. It'll be 12 rounds of boxing: Julio Cesar Martinez makes his way to the ring.

And Batista, the Panamanian, is in the ring waiting.

Can Martinez show more promise after rebounding from his loss to Roman Gonzalez?

Regis Prograis calls out Ryan Garcia and Gervonta Davis after signing with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom

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Regis Prograis: “I can’t wait [to fight Liam Paro on 17 June]!I just felt like it’s home. We had things going back and forth, I still feel, gut feeling, this is where I belong. A lot of people wanted me. It’s the best move for my career.

“I want to get a lot of big fights, Ryan Garcia, Gervonta Davis, then I want to clean up the division. Me and Gervonta had some words, Ryan said he wants to fight me. Josh Taylor, I want the rematch. I want big fights and then to become undisputed.”

Eddie Hearn: “Now he’s a world champion, 140 pounds, it’s the glamour division. We got him, the No 1 star in the division. It’s a big party against Paro, but this man is the man to beat. A massive signing for us, we’ll make him a huge star.”

Canelo vs Ryder: Gollaz SD Spark on undercard

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96-93 to Gollaz.

95-94 to Spark.

95-94 to Gollaz for the win by split decision!

The Mexican has done enough! There are boos and whistles from the home crowd, perhaps a little surprised even their man got the decision?

Canelo vs Ryder: Gollaz vs Spark goes to the final round on undercard

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Gollaz needs to win this round, surely, despite a knockdown in his favour earlier in the fight.

Spark has been the busier man and landed heavier, cleaner shots throughout.

And we reach the final bell, a very enjoyable fight, even if it lacked the exclamation point.

Spark surely did enough, despite taking a knee in the sixth.

Canelo vs Ryder: Fighters make predictions

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Canelo: “I’m going to win, either way. A knockout or a decision.”

Ryder: “My arm getting raised, with all those belts round my arms. That’s how I see it.”

Canelo vs Ryder: Gollaz and Spark exchange bombs in 7th!

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What a fight!

Spark piling on the pressure now and looks on the brink of a stoppage.

But Gollaz hurls an ugly hook and catches the Aussie clean, both men emptying the tank.

Three more rounds, this is surely ending prematurely given the intensity of the last couple of rounds.

Canelo vs Ryder: Gollaz lands knockdown of Spark in sixth round!

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Down goes Spark!

A body shot from Gollaz, Spark is hurt!

Now Gollaz pours on the punishment in the sixth round, can he finish this?

A brutal round with Spark firing back on instinct, some tremendous shots, including Gollaz’s uppercuts on the inside.

Canelo vs Ryder: Both fighters relax backstage

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Canelo pulling on his white and green boots backstage in the dressing room.

Ryder, instead, remains on the sofa, scanning his phone and joking with his team.

Both men still very relaxed.

Spark is looking to finish this in the fifth! Gollaz absorbs more punishment but replies with intent too.

This fight is as advertised!

Canelo vs Ryder: Spark on top against Gollaz on undercard

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Spark is landing the heavier shots and Golllaz’s face now has a red filter across it from the accumulation of those smart shots.

Spark is even punching through with the jab, he’s growing in confidence as we hit the fourth round.

A look to later on this evening and up next is a cracker!

Julio Cesar Martinez is back, defending his WBC flyweight title, against Ronal Batista. Martinez is always entertaining and one of the more aggressive fighters in the sport.

Canelo vs Ryder: Gollaz battles Spark on undercard

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Gollaz and Spark exchanging power punches from the first bell.

This one caught fire in a hurry!

Spark, especially, is unloading and adding real menace to those combinations. A tasty opener!

Canelo vs Ryder: Nathan Rodriguez MD Alexander Mejia

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Canelo vs Ryder

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It’s Gabriel Gollaz vs Stevie Spark up next in a super lightweight contest.

This could be a contender to steal the show!

Expect fireworks here.

Canelo vs Ryder

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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

01:42 , Jack Rathborn

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

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The cards read: 95-95, 96-93, 96-94.

Nathan Rodriguez edges one and remains undefeated, moving to 11-0.

Canelo vs Ryder

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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

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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

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Our live fight updates will begin very shortly!

Canelo vs Ryder LIVE

Sunday 7 May 2023 00:45 , Alex Pattle

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

Canelo vs Ryder LIVE

Sunday 7 May 2023 00:30 , Alex Pattle

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.”

Full article:

Blood, beers and tears: What to expect from Canelo’s homecoming

Canelo vs Ryder LIVE

Sunday 7 May 2023 00:15 , Alex Pattle

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.

Exclusive interview:

John Ryder on Canelo challenge: ‘He’s the boss level, who’s next?’

Canelo vs Ryder LIVE

Sunday 7 May 2023 00:00 , Alex Pattle

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.”

Full article:

If John Ryder is to beat Canelo, he will have to do it the hard way

Canelo vs Ryder LIVE

Saturday 6 May 2023 23:45 , Alex Pattle

Here is tonight’s card in full (subject to late changes):

Saul “Canelo” Alvarez (C) vs John Ryder (WBA [Super], WBC, IBF and WBO super-middleweight titles)

Julio Cesar Martinez (C) vs Ronal Batista (WBC flyweight title)

Steve Spark (C) vs Gabriel Gollaz Valenzuela (WBA Intercontinental super-lightweight title)

Nathan Devon Rodriguez vs Alexander Mejia (featherweight)

Oleksandr Gvozdyk vs Ricards Bolotniks (super-middleweight)

Bek Nurmaganbet vs Argenis Espana (super-middleweight)

Lawrence King vs Elio German Rafael (super-welterweight)

Johansen Alvarez Suarez vs Johan Rodriguez Arreguin (super-featherweight)

Abilkhan Amankul vs Jesus Moroyoqui Palomares (middleweight)

Carlos Emiliano Rojo vs Fabian Trejo Rivera (super-welterweight)

Jesus Larios vs Alejandro Curiel (featherweight)

Who is fighting on the Canelo vs Ryder undercard tonight?

Canelo vs Ryder LIVE

Saturday 6 May 2023 23:30 , Alex Pattle

Tonight’s event will stream live on subscription service Dazn in the UK and worldwide, and on Dazn pay-per-view in the US and Canada.

How to watch Canelo vs Ryder online and on TV tonight

Canelo vs Ryder LIVE

Saturday 6 May 2023 23:15 , Alex Pattle

Here are your important timings for tonight:

The main card is scheduled to begin at 12am BST (4pm PT, 6pm CT, 7pm ET this evening), and ring walks for the main event are expected at approximately 4am BST (8pm PT, 10pm CT, 11pm ET tonight).

We’ll have live fight updates for you from 1am BST.

What time does Canelo vs Ryder start in UK and US tonight?

Canelo vs Ryder LIVE

Saturday 6 May 2023 23:00 , Alex Pattle

Saul “Canelo” Alvarez fights John Ryder in Guadalajara tonight, defending the undisputed super-middleweight titles in a long-awaited homecoming.

The fight is Canelo’s first in Mexico since 2011, and his first outing since a points victory over Gennady Golovkin in September. Canelo, 32, retained his belts in that bout to round out a trilogy with Golovkin, and to bounce back from his first loss in nine years – a points defeat by light-heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol.

Meanwhile, Ryder enters Mexico as the WBO interim champion, having beaten Zach Parker last time out. Parker suffered a broken hand in the fourth round in November, as Ryder recorded a fourth straight win. Prior to that contest, the Briton’s biggest victory was a decision win against Daniel Jacobs last February. The 34-year-old is undoubtedly the underdog in tonight’s main event but is determined to prove the doubters wrong.

Meanwhile, Canelo is seeking an emphatic win not only to remain champion but also to stay on track for a rematch with Bivol.