John Ryder has a penchant for remarkably troublesome exams on the earth of boxing.
The Islington native (32-6) returns to the ring on January 27 when he takes on the undefeated Jaime Munguia (42-0) on the Footprint Arena in Phoenix in his first combat since shedding a unanimous choice to four-weight world champion Canelo Alvarez in May 2023.
In what was a valiant displaying from Ryder, 35, he was lauded by followers for his decided efficiency, regardless of struggling a damaged nostril within the second spherical.
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After a seven-month layoff, the Brit spoke completely to Daily Star Sport and opened up on what he learnt within the 12-round battle he had with one among boxing’s biggest fighters. “I learned a ton about myself, it’s one of those fights that I wished I had 10 years ago, I would have been 10 times better,” he admitted.
“I learned about the game, the ring generalship that Canelo has and how much of a great all-around fighter he is.” Ryder follows up his conflict with the Mexican with a tricky take a look at towards one other Mexican in Jaime Munguia this month.
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The 27-year-old has amassed a powerful 42-0 document in his skilled profession, most not too long ago defeating Sergiy Derevyanchenko, however Ryder is not fazed by the Tijuana native, who he described as being “lacklustre”.
“He’s not put a foot wrong yet, I know he’s looked lacklustre at times but he’s gone to Freddie Roach. I don’t know if that might be the best time to get him now [considering] he’s in-between coaches and different styles, whereas I’m well established under Tony Sims.
“I’ve bought a taller opponent, I really like preventing taller guys, I wrestle once they’re shorter so I’m relishing the prospect [against] one other Mexican and I’m seeking to begin 2024 with a bang.
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At 35 years of age, Ryder admitted that he is aware of he is on the tail finish of his profession as he seems to proceed chasing not solely a world title, however the largest fights doable within the remaining years he has left within the sport, and that continues with Munguia.
“Part of me still wants to win a world title but obviously they’re tied up with Canelo, and there’s no sign that he’s going to vacate anytime soon. It’s just about being in the best and biggest fights and if you look over the last couple years, it looks good on my resume.”