By: Sean Crose
“I feel really happy to be back in May because after my surgery I’m not sure when I’ll be able to return,” Canelo Alvarez said in a press release announcing his next game. England, the May 6 match against John Ryder in the Future Hall of Famer’s hometown Mexico match. “Being back in the ring and back fighting in Jalisco, my hometown, makes me especially happy. And in John Ryder, I’m facing a very competitive fighter.” Akron Stadium in Guadalajara will host the scheduled 12-round pay-per-view event. Needless to say, Canelo’s undisputed super-middleweight title is at stake.
Although Ryder 32-5, of Great Britain, is considered an easy match for Canelo 58-2-2, he is a must-have for Canelo’s WBO belt, so by no means does he mean him. did not take his turn. Furthermore, there are those who say that Canelo may be a bit past his prime. In other words, one never knows.
“There is no denying that Canelo is one of the greats and I have great respect for what he has achieved in the sport but I fully believe that now is the time for me to fulfill my dream of becoming a sportsman. world champion,” Ryder said. “I didn’t go there for the holidays. For me, this is purely business and I am completely focused on going into his backyard in Guadalajara on May 6 and bringing those belts with me back to the UK. I want to thank the team, Tony and Charlie Sims and Matchroom Boxing for making this happen.”
Promoter Eddie Hearn is promoting the match as a historic event. “This is a moment that will forever be etched in Mexican boxing and sports history,” he said. “Canelo Alvarez defending the undisputed championship at home in front of 50,000 fans will be an incredible sight and a night we will never forget.” Canleo’s trainer, Eddie Reynoso, also considers boxer Ryder a historic event.
“Canelo’s return to Mexico is historic for Mexican boxing,” Reynoso said. “He is coming back as an Undisputed champion, this is proof that a Mexican can succeed outside of his country with his discipline and love of sport. .”
