Canelo Alvarez (58-2-2 39 KOs) will defend his undisputed crown for the second time. Following his boxing odds win over bitter rival Gennady Golovkin in their trilogy battle in Las Vegas in September. Of course, he ripped the IBF crown from Caleb Plant in Sin City in November 2021 with an 11th-round stoppage. The Mexican superstar will make an emotional return to his homeland for his latest Cinco de Mayo showdown. Last time in Mexico, Canelo stopped Kermit Cintron in Mexico City in five rounds to defend his WBO world light-middleweight title.
Saul Alvarez vs. John Ryder Betting Information
| Date: | Saturday, May 6, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Akron Stadium, Guadalajara, Mexico |
| TV Coverage: | DAZN |
SBG Odds: Alvarez vs. Ryder
| Fighter | Odds |
|---|---|
| Saul Alvarez | -1450 |
| John Ryder | +770 |
Canelo Returns Home for Championship Quests
The 32-year-old Alvarez is a four-weight world champion fighting for the 63rd time in his storied career. He is closing in on 18 years as a pro. Cinco de Mayo weekend will see him fight for the 35th time in his homeland. And it promises to be a spectacular occasion, with the state of Jalisco marking 200 years of independence. The online wagering champ took to social media to confirm the homecoming fight to his millions of followers.
WBO mandatory challenger John Ryder (32-5 18 KOs) will be looking to spoil the Boxing odds party. Correlate the popular Londoner who travels to Mexico for the biggest fight of his 12-year career. Last time out, The Gorilla landed the WBO interim title when Zach Parker retired after four rounds of their clash in London, England, in November.
Specifically, that win for the 34-year-old followed a career-best victory earlier in 2022. That win was against former middleweight ruler and old Canelo foe Daniel Jacobs. Also, Ryder tackled three other Britons who had taken on the Mexican king. He challenged Callum Smith for the super-middleweight world crown after fights with Billy Joe Saunders and Rocky Fielding.
Canelo Alvarez said he feels really happy to be coming back in May. Cause by his surgery, Alvarez was unsure of when he’d return. Canelo said that returning to the ring and coming back to fight in Jalisco, where he’s from, makes him especially happy. Further, Alvarez admits that he’s facing a very competitive fighter in John Ryder. By contrast, Ryder said there is no denying that Canelo is one of the greats. Ryder confirmed he’s got a lot of respect for what Alvarez has achieved in the sport.
Saul Alvarez vs. John Ryder Conclusion
However, Ryder believes this is his time to fulfill his world championship dream. Furthermore, Ryder said he is not going to Mexico for a holiday. For Ryder, it is a business trip. He focuses on going into Canelo’s backyard in Guadalajara and bringing those belts back e to the UK. Also, Ryder added that he was grateful to his team, Charlie Sims and Matchroom Boxing, for making the fight a reality.
Trainer Eddy Reynoso added that Canelo’s return to Mexico is historic for Mexican boxing. Additionally, Alvarez is returning as an undisputed champion. That fact proves that a Mexican can succeed outside his country with discipline and love for his sport. Reynoso boasted that he was proud of Canelo’s accomplishments. Cause by the dream of a kid who started in Guadalajara comes true as he returns home as a winner.