Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez is set for his first fight of 2023 on Saturday night when he defends his undisputed super middleweight title against John Ryder.
For Alvarez, this fight is a huge occasion with it being his first in Mexico for 12 years and he will be eager to produce an entertaining performance in front of his avid fanbase.
However, Ryder will be no pushover as he looks to produce one of, if not the biggest overseas win for a British fighter.
As ever with big fights, there are plenty of bets to be made so let's take a look at some of them below.
Canelo Alvarez vs. Ryder odds
- Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez: -1600
- John Ryder: +800
(All odds via DraftKings as of Wednesday, May 3. These odds are likely to change between now and the fight.)
Canelo Alvarez vs. Ryder prediction
Stepping into the Lion's Den, it is a mammoth task for John Ryder if he is to become the new undisputed super middleweight champion of the world.
After what has been a rollercoaster career, it's an opportunity which Ryder deserves, but I expect the fight to go only one way.
Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez, as he often does, will spend the early rounds working out his opponent before increasing his output in the second half of the fight.
While Ryder is a durable fighter, Alvarez's hard-hitting shots will slowly wear him down with the Mexican stopping the fight early with one his trademark hooks to the body.
- Astbury's pick: Canelo Alvarez to win in round 8
- Odds: +800
(All odds via DraftKings as of Wednesday, May 3. These odds are likely to change between now and the fight.)
More Canelo Alvarez vs. Ryder odds
Method of victory
- Canelo Alvarez by Decision or Technical Decision: +320
- Canelo Alvarez by KO/TKO/DQ: -350
- Draw: +2200
- John Ryder by Decision or Technical Decision: +1400
- John Ryder by KO/TKO/DQ: +1800
(All odds via DraftKings as of Wednesday, May 3. These odds are likely to change between now and the fight.)
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