Canelo 2023: Boxing News: Canelo Alvarez has cited John Ryder as his next potential opponent whom he wants to fight in January in London. 32-5 as a professional, Ryder is currently the WBO Interim champion at 168 lbs and a mandatory challenger to Canelo’s undisputed super middleweight status. Follow Boxing updates with insidesport.IN.
Although several fighters like Demetrius Andrade and Dmitry Bivol are considered to be better opponents for Alvarez, the Mexican boxer seems to have picked ‘The Gorilla’ Ryder among all.
Revealing his 2-23 plans, Canelo Alvarez said, “It would be interesting to fight him in London. It would be very big. But the truth is I have not negotiated an opponent yet. I’m focussed on the rehab of my hand, see how I feel in January, and see what the doctor tells me.”
Canelo Alvarez on if he’ll fight John Ryder next: “It would be interesting to fight him in London. It would be very big. But the truth is I have not negotiated an opponent yet. I'm focussed on the rehab of my hand, see how I feel in January, and see what the doctor tells me.”
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) December 20, 2022
Having beaten Gennadiy Golovkin in his last outing, Canelo Alvarez may not quit the 168 lbs category soon. However, he has already faced backlash in opting to face John Ryder. Here’s how social media reacted to Canelo Alvarez’s 2023 wish.
It would not be big
— Terry (@TerrenceJacob19) December 20, 2022
No way he finds John Ryder interesting ffs
— HG (@hallgeelez) December 20, 2022
Doesn't want that Bivol rematch does he but will keep making out fight to fight he still wants it
— Stev (@LFCGKO) December 20, 2022
I understand Canelo has won titles but if you look at his career his biggest fights were always tainted in controversy. Imo he’s not among the top 10 best fighters itw
1. Inoue 2. Crawford 3. Usyk 4. Bivol 5. Devin 6. Beterbiev 7. Estrada 8. Fury 9. Spence 10. Jermell
— Rizzy HJ (@rizzy1932) December 20, 2022
What a pointless fight he claims Benavidez hasn’t done enough yet he’ll fight Ryder lol
— Paco (@CommonPaco) December 20, 2022
Quacking masters
— Charlton Mandayaya (@mandayayac) December 20, 2022
I really hope he doesn’t fight Ryder. I don’t see Ryder with any chance of winning and Ryder deserves to be World Champion after he was robbed vs Callum Smith so hopefully he gets the vacant title.
— Carl Grayson (@CarlGrayson7) December 20, 2022
If this is your opponent, let it be on free tv. Not paying for that
— @HailCeaser_ (@HailCeaser_) December 20, 2022
He deserves a break, if he intends on climbing back up to 175. Unlike most elite fighters, Canelo makes the big fights happen, doesn’t duck anyone and chases the best of the best, what’s more he fights more frequently than others, he deserves all the time off
— ÅJ MÅDÅBÅWÏTÅ (@jisntsilent) December 21, 2022
After Canelo’s maiden boxing loss against Floyd Mayweather, he seemed invincible until Dmitry Bivol handed the Mexican his second professional defeat. Bivol beat Alvarez in a 12-rounds war and defended his 175 lbs world title in style. Canelo Alvarez claimed to rematch Bivol somewhere down the line, but there might have been a change in his plans.
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Boxing News: How did 2022 turn out for Canelo Alvarez?
After a splendid 2021, Canelo Alvarez moved up to the light heavyweight category for his first fight of 2022 against WBA light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol. Despite Bivol coming up as an undefeated champion, several fans still saw as an underdog him. Not many people envisioned Canelo Alvarez losing the fight.
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However, Bivol introduced the boxing world to a harsh reality and manhandled his Mexican nemesis throughout the night. Dmitry Bivol utilized his range and speed which Canelo Alvarez couldn’t tackle. Following the win, Bivol vanquished ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez and seems eligible to re-match Canelo, but the Mexican boxer can play out something differently in 2023.
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