Canelo retained all four of his belts against Ryder

After 12 years, Saul Alvarez returned to his homeland and managed to beat John Ryder on points to defend his four super middleweight belts. However, after a show that merited a party in their country, fans were not satisfied and were critical of the Mexican boxer. With his 59th official victory, “Canelo” managed to stretch his reign as leader of the super middleweight of the World Boxing Council, International Boxing Federation, World Boxing Association and World Boxing Organization. Facing a tough opponent, the Mexican was dominant throughout the twelve rounds that lasted the confrontation, hurting him on some occasions. In the second round, a punch from the champion left Ryder bleeding, who continued undeterred. But in the fifth, Alvarez managed to hit a powerful cross and knocked his opponent to the ground, who was leaning against the rope for eight seconds and then was able to get up. Another critical moment came at the end of the eighth round, when “Canelo” released two jabs and then a forehand cross that knocked his opponent to the ground. This time, however, the British boxer managed to get up immediately and held on safely until the twelfth round. We’re going for the best that’s there, the best fights as ever. We will try to make the rematch with Bivol and if it does not happen, I will try to make another good fight, “said the winner at the end of the duel, still in the ring. About his rematch against Dmitry Bivol, who surpassed him in 2022, the Mexican said that “if I beat him in 168, I will win because I go under, if I go up in weight they will not say anything, that’s why I want it to be at 175 pounds.” After the match, social networks were filled with criticism for the Mexican champion for his physical condition and slowness in his movements. Renowned former boxer Oscar De La Hoya questioned “Canelo” with a comparison. Also, specialists in the sport criticized the Mexican with different analyses. “I see ‘Canelo’ as slow and out of rhythm. The Englishman has been very brave, but he is a limited boxer. It has gone on too long,” wrote David Faitelson.

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