Canelo Alvarez will defend his undisputed titles against British star John Ryder tonight in Mexico.
The Mexican star will make a homecoming on familiar soil when he looks to retain his undisputed 168lb titles against British contender Ryder. It will be a first fight for several months for Alvarez, who will be hoping that he can record a statement win to set up a potential second meeting with Dmitry Bivol. He could also be challenged by David Benavidez who is expected to be in line for a shot at the crown if Alvarez wins again.
Ryder will be hoping to put in a historic British performance on enemy territory, to become undisputed champion and shock the world given how hard he has worked to move up the ranks and earn his shot.
Find out all you need to know ahead of Alvarez's title clash here....
When is Canelo Alvarez v John Ryder and what time does it start in the UK?
Alvarez's meeting with Ryder will commence in the early hours of Sunday May 7 at a sold-out Akron Stadium in Guadalajara. Action will get underway with a large undercard unfolding at 12am at the turn of the Sunday [UK time], before the main event ring walks can be expected at around 4am in the UK.
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Fighting action will likely begin at around 4:25am by the time the fighters have gone through their pre-fight rituals, but this will depend on the duration of the preliminary card before the main event.
How to watch Canelo Alvarez v John Ryder via TV and live stream
The action will be broadcast exclusively live on streaming service DAZN in the UK and and around the world with the broadcast set to get underway at 12am on British shores. A subscription to DAZN costs £9.99 a month providing fans sign up for a fixed 12-month term and you can purchase one here. Alternatively a more flexible pass can be purchased at £19.99 which is able to be cancelled at 30-days notice.
Subscribers are now also able to watch the event via Sky channel 429, while viewers can also purchase an event on Virgin Media through their respective box. It can also be streamed on multiple devices including laptop, smart TV and through the mobile app.
Full fight card
Main Event: Canelo Alvarez vs John Ryder - WBA (Super), WBC, IBF and WBO super middleweight titles
Julio Cesar Martinez vs Ronal Batista - WBC flyweight title
Gabriel Gollaz Valenzuela vs Steve Spark
Nathan Devon Rodriguez vs Alexander Mejia
Oleksandr Gvozdyk vs Ricards Bolotniks
Bek Nurmaganbet vs Argenis Espana
Lawrence King vs Elio German Rafael
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Johansen Alvarez Suarez vs Johan Rodriguez Arreguin
Abilkhan Amankul vs Jesus Moroyoqui Palomares
Carlos Emiliano Rojo vs Fabian Trejo Rivera
Jesus Larios vs Alejandro Curiel
Odds
Canelo 1/16
Ryder 10/1
Who do you think will win - Canelo Alvarez or John Ryder? Let us know in the comments section below
Quotes corner
Canelo: "He's a good fighter," Alvarez said. "He's a good fighter. He has had a lot of good fights and beat a lot of good guys. So I like him for my return and see what my hands feel. So I feel like it's a perfect fight for me right now.
"Look, every fighter is dangerous, right? But you feel this kind of level. I can do anything with any fighter. So he's a good fighter, and he's going to be a good fighter. At the end of the day, I'm going to win."
Ryder: "This is a great opportunity for me, many times in my career this looked like a name in the distance but it is finally upon us and I don't want to waste this opportunity. I appreciate the level of the task at hand for me but I have left no stone unturned in this camp and the aim is still to come away victorious this Saturday.
"We've prepared meticulously, we know what Saul brings to the table and we have got the best of sparring, the best of training, best of strength and conditioning, best of cardio, best of everything. We are preparing for the best fighter in the world."
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