John Ryder has admitted he "panicked" after feeling blood trickle down his throat having sustained a damaged nostril in his defeat to Canelo Alvarez on Saturday night time in Guadalajara. The Mexican champion defended his undisputed super-middleweight crown on factors regardless of a valiant show from Ryder at Estadio Akron, who suffered a damaged nostril throughout the battle, and was left hampered in consequence.
Alvarez dominated the battle and dropped Ryder in spherical 5, however the Londoner managed to remain within the battle regardless of being knocked down. Ultimately, the Mexican fighter - buoyed by 50,000 followers inside the sector - received by unanimous resolution with the judges handing him a victory with scorecards of 120-107, 118-109 and 118-109.
Together with his newest win, Canelo retains his undisputed super-middleweight championship title after the 32-year-old secured his 59th profession win since turning skilled.
However for Ryder, 34, it was his sixth loss in 38 bouts and he has now twice didn't win on the world title degree, having misplaced out in 2019 to compatriot Callum Smith when competing for the WBA 'Tremendous' title.
"I believed I used to be having all of it my approach, final one to go spherical [landed] proper on the nostril and it actually took me out of my stride for the previous couple of rounds," Ryder advised .
"I noticed the ultimate bell, stopped feeling sorry for myself after spherical eight and dug deep however pay attention, he is a extremely nice fighter and it isn't the end result I hoped for.
"Final shot of the second spherical, I stepped again and went ahead a bit, threw the uppercut and we labored on that 100 instances. I believed the bell was about to go and took the slip out and he landed it. 20 odd years in boxing and I've by no means damaged my nostril like that.
"It was panic stations as a result of there was blood taking place my throat, however I've received a terrific nook that stored me calm.
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"Once I received knocked down, it is all about expertise and that is why I've received a terrific workforce round me to inform me to do these items. I had a transparent sufficient head to take their directions. I got here again firing and did that."
Promoter Eddie Hearn praised Ryder's efficiency however hinted there was some inevitability about Alvarez's win.
He advised Radio 5 Stay: "John confirmed he was a world-class fighter however Canelo is without doubt one of the greatest ever. John deserves huge respect tonight."
After the battle, Alvarez echoed Hearn's sentiments with reward for Ryder and vowed to beat the Russian Dmitry Bivol subsequent if phrases might be organized.
“It was a historic second for me, I’m glad to be right here with my individuals," he stated. "He is [Ryder] a really sturdy fighter and you understand he will flip it on, it may be troublesome. However I have been on this sport a very long time and I do know my opponents will come at me with every part.
"I believe I received him [hurt], however I am proud of the battle, my individuals had a terrific battle. He is a powerful fighter, I do know that.
"[Being in Guadalajara] feels completely different, I really feel accountability for my individuals to carry out and that second [when he won] was very particular for me. It feels completely different, I am very glad to be right here."
When quizzed about Bivol, he added: "Everyone is aware of we would like Bivol, but when the battle with Bivol occurs? We see. I am able to battle anybody. We'll see. Identical battle, similar every part."