March 4th 2023.
Eddie Hearn is hoping to confirm Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez's upcoming world title fight against John Ryder next week. The super-middleweight champion is set to make his return to Mexico for his first fight on home soil in 12 years on 6 May, with Ryder in line to take on the pound-for-pound king on Cinco de Mayo weekend. After his unsuccessful move up to light-heavyweight last May, Canelo has returned to 168lbs to defend his WBC, WBA, WBO and IBF titles and Ryder is now in his sights. The Londoner had a successful 2022, beating Daniel Jacobs and the previously unbeaten Zach Parker, thus placing himself as the top contender at super-middleweight. Although a deal has yet to be finalized, Hearn is confident it will be done in the coming days. He stated, “We are still trying to finalize the contracts for that fight and hopefully you will get an announcement next week. Now we are just working on getting everything over the line.”
(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk) Canelo holds all the gold at 168lbs and this is a huge opportunity for John Ryder. Hearn expressed his joy in providing Ryder with the chance to appear on a historic show. Matchroom Boxing also recently signed Edgar Berlanga on a multi-fight deal to add to their super-middleweight ranks.
Eddie Hearn is hoping to officially declare Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez's homecoming world title fight against John Ryder next week. Canelo is set to make his first appearance in Mexico in 12 years on 6 May and Ryder is the front-runner to take on the undisputed super-middleweight champion who holds all the gold at 168lbs. Contracts are still yet to be finalised, however Hearn is optimistic they will be completed in the coming days and is looking forward to giving Ryder the chance to feature on a momentous show. Matchroom Boxing recently signed Edgar Berlanga on a multi-fight contract too.
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