Many observers believe Canelo Alvarez isn’t what he used to be. Even he said, “I’m not at my best.” Maybe that’s why he’s facing capable, but limited John Ryder (32-5, 18 KOs) instead of a more significant threat in his homecoming fight on May 6 at 48,000-seat Akron Stadium in Guadalajara, Mexico. The undisputed 168-pound champ hasn’t fought there since 2011. Alvarez’s last 22 fights have taken place in the United States, including his first loss in almost a decade, a decision against 175-pound titleholder Dmitry Bivol last May. “I’m so excited to show everybody they’re wrong,” he said recently at a news conference in San Diego, a reference to his doubters. “I feel very good.
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Canelo Alvarez on John Ryder fight: ‘I’m so excited to show everybody they’re wrong’ – MMA Junkie