Homecoming: Canelo vs Ryder in Jalisco

“Canelo” returns to his stamping ground after 12 years abroad.

His rival: John Ryder, a British champion with a record of 32 wins, 5 losses and 18 knockouts.

It has not been  very long since the last fight of “Canelo.” It was only in September that we last saw him in the ring,  and this time he returns for May 6, an important date in terms of boxing.

Much was said about a possible Canelo fight in Jalisco, it was at the beginning of 2023 when Eddie Hearn commented that “Canelo” wanted to return to Mexico, claiming that if he made that move he would have to be aware that his purse would be different from other fights,

Then, on March 16 the rumors became fact and the official announcement of the battle was made. Even at that time John Ryder was already a strong candidate to face Canelo , since he had won the possibility of facing Saúl after having defeated Zach Parker in an elimination fight.

Ryder and Canelo have some rivals in common, with Billy Joe Sanders, Callum Smith, Rocky Fielding and Daniel Jacobs being the boxers that both contenders have faced, however, Ryder having only defeated Daniel Jacobs.

It is important to highlight that “Canelo” commented that he seeks to bring affordable prices for this card, having low rate tickets, so that anyone who wants to see him in action can attend the fight.

Plus the fact that “Canelo” decided to donate some part of the tickets so that low-income people can see him on the ring.

This will be the 63rd fight in “Canelo’s” career and he claims that he only wanted to return to Mexico as the best boxer in the world, not otherwise. He could fight in other venues with a better purse, but he chose to return to Mexico to face Ryder.

Ryder says he is ready to defeat “Canelo” and even give him a rematch.

For this fight “Canelo” arrives as a favorite, and these are some comparisons between the two fighters.

“Canelo” is the current undisputed champion at 168 pounds, he has more professional fights, he is younger, he has not lost by KO.

He has more years as a professional and is the favorite in betting. For his part, John Ryder is left-handed, has fewer inactive days (161 days of his last fight compared to 231 of “Canelo’s” last fight) and his reach is greater than Canelo’s.

Now it’s a matter of waiting to see Saúl Álvarez and John Ryder in the ring this May 6 at the Akron stadium in Jalisco.

It is exciting to think that one of the greatest Mexican boxers is back to fight in his country to compete and impress in front of his fans and defend his undisputed championship.