Month: May 2023

Canelo Alvarez will make his comeback to the boxing ring after more than 8 months. Alvarez will defend his super-middleweight titles against John Ryder. Alvarez is the favorite going into the bout but Ryder has proven to be an opponent of huge calibre. The boxing world is invested in it to see how it plays out and see who becomes the victor. 

However, the undercard is just as fascinating. Lawrence King will square ofF against Elio German Rafael in one of the undercard fights. Both competitors are coming off a win and will give fans a show worth their money.

Lawrence King vs. Elio German Rafael: Physical attributes

King is fighting out of the United States of America and is 26 years of age. He stands 6’2 feet/188 cm tall though his reach

As the boxing world gears up for the highly anticipated clash between Canelo Alvarez and John Ryder, The event will take place in the undisputed super middleweight champion’s hometown of Guadalajara and also features some great undercard matchups to give fans an unforgettable night of boxing.

This includes the featherweight matchup between Jesus Larios and Alejandro Curiel who will face each other on the undercard. So let us take a deep dive into both fighters and see who has the best chance of emerging victorious in this matchup in the junior flyweight division.

Jesus Larios vs. Alejandro Curiel: physical attributes

Jesus Larios, a boxer hailing from Mexico will look to bring his skills and determination to the ring. Unfortunately, specific information regarding Larios’ age, height, and reach is not readily available. Moreover, he will be making his professiona

Boxing fans will eagerly anticipate the highly anticipated showdown between undisputed super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez and John Ryder. The bout will be Alvarez’s homecoming set to take place on May 6th at the Estadio Akron, Guadalajara, Mexico.

While the main event will be the showcase, another exciting matchup also awaits on the undercard. This is none other than the 8-round junior lightweight contest between Abilkhan Amankul and Fabian Rios Frausto, two rising prospects who will square off in the ring. Therefore let us take a deep dive into both fighters and how they will fare against each other in this upcoming battle.

Abilkhan Amankul vs. Fabian Rios: physical attributes

Abilkhan Amankul, hailing from Kazakhstan, is a promising middleweight contender. Born on July 29, 1997, the 25-year-old will look to bring his youthful en

Undisputed super middleweight champion Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez (58-2-2, 39 KOs) makes the second defense of his title against John Ryder (32-5, 18 KOs) in the main event at Akron Stadium in Guadalajara, Mexico on Saturday, May 6. The world championship clash airs live on DAZN. A day before the fight show the athletes step on the scales to make it official.

Both fighters made the required championship limit. Canelo Alvarez weighed-in at 167.5 lbs. John Ryder showed 168 lbs. The bout is scheduled for 12 rounds.

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In the co-main event, Julio Cesar Martinez (19-2, 14 KOs) defends his WBC flyweight title against Ronal Batista (15-2, 9 KOs) in a twelve-round bout. The champion came in at 112 lbs. The challenger was the same.

Also on the card, Ricards Bolotniks (19-6-1, 8 KOs) and Oleksandr Gvozdyk (18-1, 14 KOs) battle it out in a ten-rounder at light heavyweight. The fighters didn’t weigh-in during the broadcast.

Plus, Steve Spark (16-2, 14 KOs) takes on Gabriel Gollaz Valenzue

Former British boxing standout, George Groves, isn’t putting it past John Ryder to upset Saul “Canelo” Alvarez Saturday night in Guadalajara, Mexico.

The pair will compete for the undisputed super middleweight strap on DAZN pay-per-view, while also going head-to-head with UFC 288 during a blockbuster evening of sports.

Speaking to Legal Sportsbooks U.S., Groves sees an unfocused Alvarez who, if he’s not careful, could find himself on the wrong end of history.

“John Ryder’s been dealt a gift and I’m sure all the people around him will say the same,” Groves said. “He’s got the chance to take on a pound-for-pound king. He’s the biggest draw and the biggest name in the game. So Ryder’s got a chance to go over there to the Lion’s Den and shake up the world….stranger things have happened. John Ryder is not someone to overlook or underestimate and I think Canelo’s team will know that.”

Ryder is no stranger to big fights,

The undisputed super-middleweight champion is set to make his return to the ring. Canelo Alvarez will face British boxer; John Ryder on May 6th. The bout will take place in Guadalajara, Mexico; the hometown of the Mexican fighter. The contest is paramount not just for the fighters but also for the division as all the belts are at stake.

Along with the main event, the undercards have some very exciting fighters. In one of them, Bek Nurmaganbet will square off against Argenis Espana in an 8-round contest. The combatants will compete in the lightweight division. Both boxers are coming into the fight with intentions to put it all on the line and be victorious.

Bek Nurmaganbet vs. Argenis Espana: Physical attributes

Nurmaganbet is fighting out of Kazakhstan and is 25 years old. He stands 6′ 1 feet tall though his reach is not disclosed. Moreover, he is coming