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Canelo Alvarez and John Ryder partake in tense weigh in ahead of their undisputed title clash

Canelo Alvarez and John Ryder partake in tense weigh in ahead of their undisputed title clashDAZN

Canelo Alvarez and John Ryder both weighed in within the 168lbs limit as they prepare to fight for the undisputed title at super-middleweight currently held by the Mexican.  

A boisterous crowd welcomed the pair and the atmosphere for Canelo’s first fight in his homeland in over a decade is one of excitement. 

Taking to the scales first in his role as challenger, Ryder, currently in the form of his career thanks to recent wins over Daniel Jacobs and Zach Parker weighed in at 168lbs.  

Canelo, the local favourite and looking to enhance his dominance at his current weight class was a tad lighter at 167.5lbs.  

Following the weigh in, both men participated in a lengthy stare-down that highlighted the focus possessed by both men.  

After looking into each other's eyes, both fighters gave a nod to their supporters before making their way ack to their respective teams.  

The next time both men come face to face will be on Saturday night when they finally step into the ring. 

All the details from the weigh in can be found below.

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