John Ryder would love to get even with his domestic rival Callum Smith - by securing a potential September fight with Mexican superstar Canelo Alvarez. How Holly Bradshaw escaped sponsor expectations, social media stats and her own pressure to love the pole vault again. "I feel like I'm in the form of my life and this opportunity has come at the perfect time. "He's an undefeated world champion and he hasn't put a foot out of line so far, so I know what I'm up against on November 23. Smith vs. Ryder took place Saturday, November 23, 2019 with 9 fights at Echo Arena in Liverpool, Merseyside, UK. Watch the moment a mother catches a foul ball with her coat to protect her child during the Boston Red Sox's 11-7 victory over the Detroit Tigers in the MLB. "I thought it was a little bit too easy early on and I don't know if it was his game plan to finish strong and it made it awkward. But I have caught up and Ryder won that fight. CALLUM SMITH REACTS TO BEATING JOHN RYDER, JUDGES SCORECARDS & FIGHTING CANELO / SAUNDERS - YouTube. Hamilton ahead, Verstappen ninth; Ferrari lead chasing pack, Redknapp: Dias the difference for City; Real Havertz emerging, PL predictions: Toon can get result at Leicester, Mercedes rule out Bottas-Russell 'musical chairs', Ryder blasted out Bilal Akkawy to claim the WBA interim title in Las Vegas, Ryder has called for a world title fight against Smith. 25:1 favorite Smith was frustrated by the much smaller Ryder the whole fight. Liverpool's Smith, 29, returns to his home city as a world champion for the first time and insists he will not let his dreams of huge future fights vanish when he faces Londoner John Ryder. About C.Smith. Smith started the final round strongly, landing a powerful one-two and then heavy right hand but Ryder fought with all his remaining energy with the two up against ropes at the final bell. But I have caught up and Ryder won that fight. We have not had the rub of the green but that is boxing. "I have no problem with Smith winning by a round or two but those scores in my opinion are a little bit wide. 6' 3" height. Callum Smith defends his WBA 'super' title against British super-middleweight rival John Ryder in a homecoming fight in Liverpool on November 23, live on Sky Sports. Though Smith had a very good Round 6, in which he landed several straight rights, Ryder began to pull away in the second half. Media swarmed into Smith's post-fight news conference that night in sheer panic after Joshua had been stunned some 100ft away in the arena. ", Callum Smith defends WBA 'super' title against John Ryder in Liverpool, live on Sky Sports, Callum Smith has held the WBA belt since winning the World Boxing Super Series, UEFA in urgent talks as UK fans told not to travel to CL final, Jake Paul makes mocking apology for Mayweather brawl, Solskjaer furious with Man Utd's 'impossible' fixture schedule, Glazer vows to 'accelerate' talks on Utd fan share scheme. Callum Smith will look to defend his WBA World, WBC Diamond and Ring Magazine Super-Middleweight titles against the WBA mandatory challenger John Ryder at the M&S Bank Arena Liverpool on Saturday, November 23, shown live on Sky Sports in the UK and DAZN in the US. southpaw. Callum Smith has admitted that his 2020 Anfield dream would disappear if he were to surrender his WBA World, WBC Diamond and Ring Magazine Super-Middleweight titles to mandatory challenger John Ryder at the M&S Bank Arena Liverpool on Saturday November 23, live on Sky Sports in the UK and DAZN in the US. Ryder is in the super middleweight division, he fights in the southpaw stance. Callum Smith faces John Ryder in tonight’s boxing action and Express Sport is on hand with the schedule, fight time, undercard and live stream information. Callum Smith defeated John Ryder in Liverpool to defend his world super-middleweight titles, while Deontay Wilder emphatically knocked out Luis … Ryder (28-4, 16 KOs), 31, of England, earned the shot at Smith when he won the vacant interim belt by third-round knockout of Bilal Akkawy on May 4 … "It's Liverpool versus London in what I expect to be an intriguing fight for the 168 marbles.". "This guy Ryder, the run he had in his last four fights, he probably wasn't meant to win one of them but he won four. "He has fought his way to mandatory challenger and is on a big run of knockout wins that make him full of confidence. How you can give it to Smith by 6 rounds is a joke!!! Callum Smith (Mundo') is a professional boxer from United Kingdom. "People will see me beating Callum as a big upset, but I don't see it like that. "It's brilliant to have Smith back on Sky Sports in one of the pivotal nights in our stacked boxing schedule. Sure, Ryder is a much-improved fighter who has shown real heart, grit, and determination to pull himself up from a few serious knockdowns. Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn said: "I always love coming to Liverpool, but when one of their own headlines in a world title, there's nothing quite like it. Smith and Ryder are both promoted by Matchroom Boxing. 32. Adam Smith, Head of Sky Sports Boxing, said: "Callum Smith returns to Liverpool as the world's best super-middleweight for an exciting domestic clash against John Ryder, who is in red-hot form. Smith won’t improve his status as the #1 fighter at 168 unless he destroys Ryder in the first couple of rounds. How you can give it to Smith by 6 rounds is a joke!! View fight card, video, results, predictions, and news. Ryder demands an immediate rematch against Smith. I felt that I just edged it. Smith is targeting a huge fight at Anfield next year, with a unification clash against WBO champion Billy Joe Saunders believed to be one of the options, although Ryder is determined to fulfil his own ambitions with a stunning victory. Callum Smith vs John Ryder on November 23, 2019. It's also pleasing that I get to be involved in a domestic fight against a tough opponent in John Ryder. I knew it was close but I never thought I was behind.". He was on top of Smith all fight thats the worst I've seen him look. "I can't tell you how excited I am to return to Liverpool as world champion to defend my titles," said Smith. "It's always been a dream of mine to bring world championship boxing to the city and hopefully this is the first of a big run of fights here. Full fight stats, opponent information and results - BoxStat.co Advanced Boxing Stats I mean the fight was close but Ryder won the fight. His professional record consists of 32 total fights, with 28 Wins (16 by KO), 4 Losses, 0 Draws. John Ryder – Islington, England – 28-4, 16 KOs – challenger Callum Smith for the WBA World, WBC Diamond and Ring Magazine Super-Middleweight titles: “The Akkawy fight was a box ticked, it’s a dream to fight in Vegas on such a prestigious card but this is the real dream now, a World title fight. The UK and especially Sky Sports/Matchroom shiws are becoming rife with dodgy decisions for the A Side fighter. He is a great fighter but I live and breathe this. "I feel that was harsh. The unbeaten champion takes on domestic rival John Ryder in just his second fight … “He’s a great fighter, but I live and breathe this sport. The left hook that Smith is known for sailed over Ryder’s head all fight long. But, after a steady start by the champion, southpaw Ryder started to make things awkward for his opponent as he found a way to overcome Smith's height and reach advantage. Callum has established himself as the No 1 super-middleweight on the planet right now and John Ryder is on a brilliant run that has seen him become the WBA interim champ and the mandatory challenger. Callum Smith will defend his WBA World, WBC Diamond and Ring Magazine Super-Middleweight titles against WBA mandatory challenger John Ryder at the M&S … Callum Smith goes head to head with John Ryder at the first press conference for their WBA title fight - and you can watch on a live stream. Arsenal exit a 'disaster': Who would you keep or axe? "I have proven myself on the world scene and deserve to come again. Round 8 saw Ryder tag Smith with a blistering combination to end the round. "I've gone in against the world number one there and feel like I edged it," said a defiant Ryder. I'm confident that I'll get it right on the night and get the victory. stance. I believe that I've got the ability to win and that's what I plan to do. Tweets by callumsmith23. Smith vs Ryder is officially for November 23. "I've worked hard to get myself into the mandatory position and keep myself there. Callum Smith heads into the second defence of his WBA World Super Middleweight Title in his hometown of Liverpool, against fellow Englishman, John Ryder. Ryder was on the wrong end of a unanimous decision against Smith in his rival's home city of Liverpool in 2019 but still insists that he deserved to leave as a world champion. Last updated on 23 November 201923 November 2019.From the section Boxing. Right now the focus is on Ryder and defending my belts in style in my city on November 23. "I can't tell you how excited I am to return to Liverpool as world champion to defend my titles.". All that matters is that it's happening. I'm heading into the lion's den to get the win and shatter his Anfield dreams.". View fight card, video, results, predictions, and news. Sunday 27 October 2019 21:33, UK Callum Smith defends his WBA 'super' title against British super-middleweight rival John Ryder in a homecoming fight … Smith was sporting in his praise of Ryder's courage and commitment before he restated his requests for legacy fights against more famous rivals. By the end of the penultimate round, there was little between the two with BBC Radio 5 live co-commentator Steve Bunce having Smith 6-5 up. orthodox. "They (Smith's team) know tonight they have got away with it," said Bunce. Callum Smith retained his titles Ryder added: “I’ve gone in against the world number one. category. He was on top of Smith all fight thats the worst I've seen him look. Callum Smith – Liverpool, England – 26-0, 19 KOs – defending his WBA World, WBC Diamond and Ring Magazine Super-Middleweight titles against John Ryder: “It’s good to be back in Liverpool, I said that when I turned professional I was good enough to win a World title and bring it home to the city and this is my chance to perform in front of my own fans. Smith had gone to places he has never been before. Relive Smith v Ryder; Wilder v Ortiz to come. Islington’s John Ryder (28-4, KO16) will be the man looking to rock the apple cart on Merseyside, and will go into his meeting with Smith in good form. I re-locate, I am there day in and day out. “I knew (Ryder) was a tough fighter,” Smith said. Callum Smith is back in action tonight as he defends his super-middleweight world title for the second time. The UK and especially Sky Sports/Matchroom shiws are becoming rife with dodgy decisions for the A Side fighter. This is the chance that I've taken. Callum has established himself as the No 1 super-middleweight on the planet right now and John Ryder is on a brilliant run that has seen him become the WBA interim champ and the mandatory challenger. Callum Smith and John Ryder put on a terrific show in Liverpool Saturday night; a full blooded domestic dust-up well worthy of the Super-Middleweight title they fought for. Smith and Ryder are expected to do their ring walks around 10pm, with the fight starting shortly afterwards. John Ryder challenges for his maiden world title against Callum Smith Credit: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing. Smith, right, had been the overwhelming favourite to win before the fight. John Ryder (The Gorilla') is a professional boxer from United Kingdom. With the form that I'm in now, I believe that I can beat anyone. BIOGRAPHY. ! "I was probably sulking because I knew it was not my best performance," Smith, who extended his unbeaten record to 27-0, told BBC Radio 5 live. FULL CARD HIGHLIGHTS | Callum Smith vs. John Ryder - YouTube Tonight’s fight with Ryder, a fighter he is red-hot favourite to beat and stands five inches taller than, is a … Sky subscribers: Buy Ruiz Jr vs Joshua 2 Callum Smith is back in action tonight as he defends his super-middleweight world title for the second time. Smith, who beat George Groves to become World Boxing Super Series champion last year, had been the 1-25 on favourite to win before the fight with some bookmakers, such was the level of expectation that he would see out a comfortable win. ", The brand-new podcast which goes deeper into human stories that matter, Stream the documentary exploring the remarkable life of the footballer George Best. Smith and Ryder are expected to make their entrance into the ring at 5 p.m., but that's tentative due to the undercard bouts, which could delay the main event. A bloodied Callum Smith retained against John Ryder with questionable scoring by the judges of 117-111, 116-112 (twice) in favour of the home favourite. "I'm buzzing to be fighting for the full world title," said Ryder. "I'm so happy Callum gets this chance to return to the city as champion in a brilliant domestic fight. But he can continue do his talking with his fists in the ring like he has in his previous 26 wins. An icon of taekwondo, the British-born fighter is still chasing his dream of Olympic gold - for Moldova. Smith vs Ryder: date, prediction, tale of the tape, stats. It means Smith, 29, defended the title for a second time after beating Hassan N'Dam in New York in June. 6' 0" super middleweight. I feel I forced the fight a lot and did enough to win.". The unbeaten Merseysider, widely recognised as the division's No 1, will be hoping for a triumphant return as he makes the second defence of his belt against mandatory challenger Ryder at M&S Bank Arena. Smith suffered a small cut to the side of his right eye in round four. 5' 9" 6' 6" reach. But Ryder has produced the most successful spell of his career as he reeled off four straight stoppage wins to earn the respect of Smith. After the Ryder fight, they started mentioning me a bit more." Judges Jose Roberto Torres, Terry O’Connor and Francisco Alloza Rosa all gave WBA super middleweight champion Callum Smith five of the first six rounds against challenger John Ryder on Saturday night in Liverpool, England. Defeats to the likes of Saunders are hardly the end of the world, but he will see losses to Blackwell and Arnfield as real blows. Many pundits (including Fightnews.com®) had Ryder ahead in the fight at the midway point due to his aggression and cleaner punching. "We're expecting another red-hot atmosphere on November 23rd in Smith's home city, a thriving hotbed for sport as Liverpool target the Premier League title. 0 0. Sept. 28, 2019, 5:06 p.m. 0. Smith finally starting to connect in round six, but Ryder clearly outworked Smith in round seven and continued to … The mandatory has become overdue in large part due to the inactivity level of Smith (26-0, 19KOs), who won the crown with a … Callum Smith fended off a spirited challenge by John Ryder to win by unanimous decision and retain his WBA super-middleweight title in Liverpool. Born 19 Jul 1988. Smith is fighting for the first time in 2019, while Ryder steps into the ring for the second time this year. Still, Smith doesn't care how or why he got the gig against Alvarez. Boxing is a game of levels, and some believe John Ryder is not on the same platform as Callum Smith. Smith is cut just above his right eye but the blood is running clear of his eye and so it shouldn’t cause him too much trouble. "I am very disappointed in myself, I am a perfectionist. Callum Smith is a great opponent and a great champion, but I feel unbeatable at the moment. Callum Smith stayed on course for a super-fight next year after battling past John Ryder at the M&S Arena in Liverpool on Saturday night. Both Smith and Ryder's corner then celebrated, confident that they had done enough to take victory before the judges' scorecards confirmed Smith's win. super middleweight. If Smith was a Londoner you can guarantee there would be more attention on him. Scotland spinner Abtaha Maqsood talks to BBC World Service's Stumped podcast about Ramadan and wearing a hijab. Fight fans, on the other hand, continue to be tormented by atrocious human decisions that have plagued the sport for decades. "My last three fights have been on the road in Germany, Saudi Arabia and New York and whilst they have been incredible experiences, there is nothing quite like a big fight night in Liverpool. I mean the fight was close but Ryder won the fight. However, these times can vary depending on … Read about our approach to external linking. Born 23 Apr 1990. Watch the highlights as Sam Kerr's double against Tottenham moves Chelsea a step closer to retaining the Women's Super League title. Hopes were high in Smith's home city for a big win but he was pushed hard by the Londoner and it seemed after 12 rounds the decision would be close. However, the three judges scored it 117-111, 116-112 and 116-112 to Smith. "I'm working hard in camp to be at my best and make a statement as we head into a huge 2020. Smith vs. Ryder took place Saturday, November 23, 2019 with 9 fights at Echo Arena in Liverpool, Merseyside, UK. Aaron Cook's path has been unique. 11.24.2019 | 4:51 AM ET. Callum Smith Mundo' VS. John Ryder The Gorilla' 30. age. ShakeANDBake720. An Anfield night could lie ahead for him, but Ryder has really transformed his fortunes in recent months and has earned his shot at a world title. Rounds is a great fighter but I do n't see it like smith ryder fight still, does. 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