Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn has admitted that John Ryder could be up against Canelo Alvarez at the perfect time, after 12 tough months for the undisputed super-middleweight champion.
Eighteen months ago, Alvarez was recognized by many in the boxing world as number one by the pound. However, the first defeat in eight years to Dmitry Bivol and a lackluster performance against the aging Gennady Golovkin have left fans questioning how long the Mexican tennis player can maintain the top of the sport. again.
Alvarez’s argument for the below-average performances was due to an injury to his wrist, which he subsequently underwent surgery, but huge and real pressure on Canelo as he wants to prove that he is still the face of boxing.
In contrast, his opponent, John Ryder, is a rising boxer, having claimed the best win of his career against Daniel Jacobs and Zach Parker in consecutive bouts.
In an interview with seconds outHearn realized that this was the best time for Ryder to take on Canelo.
“This is a good time to fight Saul, because he will be back from surgery.
You don’t know if he’s nearing the end of his career, he said no. He [Ryder] is also fighting in Guadalajara, in front of 50,000 people, so he has every right to be against that, but like I said, John will give it his all.”
Despite Hearn’s worries for his poster boy, Canelo will still be a favorite going into the fight, which has received criticism from his former promoter, Oscar De La Hoya.
The 50-year-old matchmaker claims that battling British opponents, such as Ryder, will not add to Alvarez’s legacy and that he should go up against those who will give him a test. more difficult.
Canelo will return to Ryder for Cinco De Mayo’s weekend, entering the ring May 6 in Guadalajara, with the event available to stream on DAZN.
