Daniel Jacobs vs John Ryder

[Spicoli]

Just a weird position for a guy like Danny to be in. Apparently all the tools and inspiration a fighter could hope for in fluid hot division but just feels like another guy content to tow the line.

[TIC]

i see john as the uncrowned champ at one sixty eight

[Master]

BOXING makes its long-awaited return to London this weekend as John Ryder faces super-middleweight rival Daniel Jacobs.

Ryder hasn't been in action since a knock-over job out in Austria toward the end of 2021 while Jacobs last fought in 2020.

The Miracle Man won a closely-contested split decision over Gabe Rosado in Phoenix, Arizona, but is on the lookout for big fights again.

A clash with Ryder in London could do just that, as the winner is set to be thrust into a title-contending position with the WBA.

Canelo Alvarez, who beat Jacobs in 2019, currently holds the WBA title at 168lbs, while Ryder has previously boxed for the same strap against Callum Smith.

Daniel Jacobs' big super-middleweight clash will take place on Saturday, February 12.

The main card is set to get going from 7pm UK time, with the main event likely to start around 10pm.

Jacobs vs Ryder will be held at the Alexandra Palace in London.

There will be a capacity of 8,000 at the event.

The show will be promoted by Eddie Hearn's Matchroom.

Jacobs said: “I’m super excited to be returning to the ring.

"It has always been a dream of mine to fight in London as a professional, and I’m looking forward to fighting in front of a great crowd. I’m putting my best foot forward.”

Ryder added: "This is the fight I need to really bring the best out in me.

"Jacobs is a great fighter but he has had his time and now it’s my time to shine!

"My dreams are at stake and destiny awaits. It’s time to get right back to where I need to be.”

https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/17576...nel-undercard/

[Primo Carnera]

i see john as the uncrowned champ at one sixty eight

I like Ryder, always have done. But he was always just short of top level at MW . And that was his optimum weight. He is not a SMW, he’s too small.
Yes , he fought well against Callum Smith, I think the “he was robbed” shtick is a bit over the top.
It was the best fight of his career, and the worst of Smith’s.

[TIC]

i see john as the uncrowned champ at one sixty eight

I like Ryder, always have done. But he was always just short of top level at MW . And that was his optimum weight. He is not a SMW, he’s too small.
Yes , he fought well against Callum Smith, I think the “he was robbed” shtick is a bit over the top.
It was the best fight of his career, and the worst of Smith’s.

i also think the gorilla is better suited to one sixty. giving more than five rounds to callum seems over the top for me. danny should have lost to gabe & has been out since that fight. the timing for this fight could be perfect for the gorilla

[Primo Carnera]

i see john as the uncrowned champ at one sixty eight

I like Ryder, always have done. But he was always just short of top level at MW . And that was his optimum weight. He is not a SMW, he’s too small.
Yes , he fought well against Callum Smith, I think the “he was robbed” shtick is a bit over the top.
It was the best fight of his career, and the worst of Smith’s.

i also think the gorilla is better suited to one sixty. giving more than five rounds to callum seems over the top for me. danny should have lost to gabe & has been out since that fight. the timing for this fight could be perfect for the gorilla

It could be. It all depends on Jacobs’s attitude and whether he thinks he’s got anything left or whether he’s coming for the pay packet.

[Spicoli]

Figure this will be an afternoon show here in the States? I'm really pulling for Ryder. Have nothing against Jacobs, the man has defied the grim reaper and done very well in return but feels like time and interest have caught up post Canelo. The Rosado waltz was just bad all over though both can be faulted for that.

[Beanz]

Figure this will be an afternoon show here in the States? I'm really pulling for Ryder. Have nothing against Jacobs, the man has defied the grim reaper and done very well in return but feels like time and interest have caught up post Canelo. The Rosado waltz was just bad all over though both can be faulted for that.

Card has started here and main fight due to start around 10pm here so Jacobs / Ryder about 16:00pm for you I guess?