By Declan Taylor WHEN John Ryder saunters into the busy cafe a short drive from his new home in leafy Essex, in a tracksuit and only a few pounds north of his fighting weight, he still looks every inch the boxer. But the truth is, the Gorilla, a veteran of 74 organised fights in his … Read more
According to his promoter Eddie Hearn, last night’s defeat to Jaime Munguia could potentially mark the end of John Ryder’s career. At the Footprint Centre in Phoenix, Arizona, a predominantly pro-Munguia crowd watched as the Mexican, with a record of 43-0 (34), dominated the Brit with a ninth-round stoppage victory, including four knockdowns. The last … Read more
By Elliot Worsell COMPARISONS with Saul “Canelo” Alvarez are nothing new in the world of Jaime Munguia, yet never will the Mexican have felt such scrutiny and the need for favourable comparisons than last night (January 27) in Phoenix, Arizona. That’s the deal to which you agree when deciding to face an opponent Alvarez has … Read more
THE RESULT: Jaime Munguia achieves what Canelo Alvarez could not, stopping John Ryder in nine rounds after relentlessly attacking the Brit throughout the fight. KEY MOMENTS: Ryder, who showed determination, was knocked down four times during the fight – in round two, round four, and twice in the ninth before his trainer Tony Sims threw … Read more
By Elliot Worsell ONE of the golden rules of boxing is this: if you can’t manage to beat Saul “Canelo” Alvarez, at least lose in a manner that has people wanting to see you in action again. This was something John Ryder, nobody’s fool, not only understood when facing Alvarez back in May but was … Read more
By Thomas Gerbasi JAIME MUNGUIA isn’t accustomed to losing. In fact, through 42 professional boxing matches, he’s yet to experience the bitter taste of defeat. That’s not easy at this level of the game, and it may be a testament as much to the Tijuana native’s mental strength as well as the physical. Don’t think … Read more
By John Ryder FOR me, Saturday night in Phoenix, the equation is a simple one: The winner stays on. I know I’ve only got a couple more fights left but that means my mindset is clearer than ever. It’s win or bust – I have to win to keep going. I’m not quite ready to … Read more
By Declan Taylor Wednesday, November 29 PAPER CUTS THE new week kicked off with, rejoice, yet another twist in the Conor Benn saga. This time, after months of Eddie Hearn stating that he wants Benn against Chris Eubank Jnr to be under the auspices of the British Boxing Board of Control, it was confirmed that … Read more
According to his trainer Tony Sims, another significant fight for John Ryder will be announced within the next week. Ryder, with a record of 32-6 (18), has managed to turn his career around after experiencing losses to Jack Arnfield and Rocky Fielding between September 2016 and April 2017. Following these defeats, ‘The Gorilla’ bounced back … Read more
