Jaime Munguia vs. John Ryder | DAZN - 27 January 2024

[SeanBrennan]

hoping to see Ryder get a Wood-esque Indian Summer, beat Mungia and win a title. Really got time for him. Deserves it.

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Date set

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[jwfg]

Really looking forward to this one.

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Jaime Munguia vs John Ryder official for January 27

Jaime Munguia and John Ryder are officially set to headline a DAZN card on Saturday, Jan. 27, live from Phoenix.

The 27-year-old Munguia (42-0, 33 KO) is now campaigning as a super middleweight, having won a belt at junior middleweight and then not doing much of serious note in a nearly three-year stint at middleweight.

Ryder (32-6, 18 KO) is 35 years old and coming off of a loss to Canelo Alvarez in Mexico on May 6, which followed four straight wins after a controversial loss to Callum Smith back in late 2019.

Munguia’s last outing came on June 10 in California, where he won an absolute war against Sergiy Derevyanchenko in one of the year’s best fights.

Munguia vs Ryder also shapes up for action, as Munguia basically has the one speed once he gets going, and Ryder has never been afraid to trade, either, plus Munguia doesn’t give you much choice with that.

Both are also durable and tough. Munguia, obviously, has never been beaten let alone stopped, and he stood up to some hellacious shots from Derevyanchenko in particular. Ryder has only been stopped once, back in 2015 against Nick Blackwell.

[TheLeprechaun]

I'd take Ryder at his peak of around the Callum fight, which he was clearly robbed in. and he might still be at that level but he's got a big payday from the Canelo fight and that can sometimes change a fighters hunger.

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Jaime Munguia: "John Ryder is a Dangerous Rival, a Great Test"

“I am very happy to return to the ring, and I’m excited to be with my people from Phoenix,” said Munguia. “We know that Ryder is a dangerous rival, but we are prepared for it. We have not stopped training and preparing. I am also very happy to have added Freddie Roach and his team to my camp. We are going to give a great night of boxing to everyone watching, and if we overcome this great test, I hope to see you all again in May. Viva Tijuana and Viva Mexico!”

“I’m glad this fight has been made,” said John Ryder. “I’m looking to kick 2024 off with a bang and make a statement come January 27.”

“On January 27, the next Mexican superstar of the sport will officially be crowned — and his name is Jamie Munguía,” said Chairman and CEO Oscar De La Hoya. “Whether it’s in person or at home on DAZN, fans shouldn’t miss watching Munguía do what Canelo couldn’t — knock John Ryder out.”

“We are happy about Jaime's return to the ring,” said CEO of Zanfer Boxing Fernando Beltran.”We are going to show everyone that Munguía is here to fight anyone, we are going to give a great night of boxing to the people of Phoenix and the entire world. Que Viva Mexico!”

“I am delighted that we’ve been able to deliver another massive fight for John,” said Matchroom Chairman Eddie Hearn. “Last time out, it was Canelo in Guadalajara - assignments in boxing don’t get much more intense than that, but John handled himself superbly, delivered one of the bravest performances I’ve seen and won plenty of new fans. John’s reward is another fight with a brilliant Mexican fighter. Jaime is a massive talent and a future superstar of the sport - but we believe John is the biggest test of his career, and we’re confident John will hand Jaime a first defeat.”

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Press Release | John Ryder on Munguia: "I Hope The Fight is Judged Fairly, That's All I Can Ask For"

John Ryder believes he’s in with another top-level fighter in Jaime Munguia at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona on Saturday January 27, live worldwide on DAZN – but says that the unbeaten Mexican has weaknesses he can exploit.

Ryder spoke to the Matchroom Boxing Podcast about facing Munguia, training over Christmas and what he took from taking on Mexican megastar Canelo Alvarez.

Ryder (32-6 18 KOs) is back in action following his courageous effort against Canelo Alvarez in Guadalajara, Mexico in September, where the Brit faced the Mexican ace in front of over 60,000 fans and won them over with his gutsy performance against the undisputed 168lb king. Ryder now heads to Phoenix for what promises to be another thrilling battle against a Mexican star, this time with unbeaten former Super-Welterweight king and defending WBC Silver Super-Middleweight champion Munguia (42-0 33 KOs).

The 27 year old thrilled fight fans in his last outing, a fight of the year rollercoaster in Ontario, California with battle-hardened Sergiy Derevyanchenko in June, with a 12th round knockdown proving the difference for Munguia seeing off the Ukrainian in. Ryder knows that his January 27 foe is eyeing up his own clash with Canelo, but ‘The Gorilla’ believes Derevyanchenko exposed flaws in Munguia’s game that he can expose and use to pull off a second victory on American soil.

“Jaime won fight of the year last year and I am sure that this fight can be a candidate for fight of the year for 2024,” said Ryder. “He’s got an unbelievable record, 42-0, and he’s got the carrot being dangled of the Canelo fight, like I had against Zach Parker. That adds pressure, you know that is potentially next, so you have to go out there and produce, so it’s down to him now. I’ve had my shot at Canelo, I doubt I’ll get another one if I beat Munguia, but that is the aim, to be in the biggest and best fights possible.

“I rate him, I think his record is not padded but he’s been well maneuvered, his last fight with Sergiy he showed some vulnerabilities, he’s made a trainer change to Freddie Roach and that might be a good thing, it might not be, we’ll see. I know what he brings to the table, he throws a lot of shots, and he throws them with bad intentions, but that’s when I think I can capitalize on him.

“Sergiy gave him all the problems in the world last time, it came down to the last round and he put him over and the scorecards showed that. So, I hope the fight is judged fairly, I get a fair roll off the dice and that’s all I can ask for.”

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Here is what today’s participants had to say:

JAIME MUNGUÍA, FORMER WBO WORLD SUPER WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPION:

“I began to train with Freddie Roach because he is an excellent trainer and has an incredible roster of current and former world champions he has worked with on an international level. It was a great decision to integrate our teams together.”

“I feel very good right now. I feel very strong, and I feel like this has been one of the best training camps I have had. It has helped me very much to be here in Los Angeles with Freddie, and it has encouraged me to keep my eyes focused on the job at hand and I believe we are going to make it to fight week in excellent condition. I feel like the fans will get to enjoy one of my best performances yet.”

“I honestly feel like I can knock John Ryder out. That’s what we are working towards. Obviously, once you step inside the ring anything can change. But we’re training to get inside the ring in optimal condition, and if we can’t get the knockout we will be making sure we get the decision.”

JOHN RYDER, FORMER WBO INTERIM SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION:

“I’ve got two young children and a wonderful partner, so it’s not ideal being away in Los Angeles to train, but we have to make these sacrifices.”

“I want to go in there and make a statement. I’m here for a good time, not a long time, so I want the biggest of names and that’s the level that I want to be able to maintain – to make the biggest fights I possibly can make.”

“What better way to come back after the Canelo fight than with a headlining show in the United States against a top talent like Jaime Munguia?”

“I’m a different fighter now from when I fought Canelo. I believe I learned a lot about myself. I wish I could have had that type of fight 10-years ago. You learn a lot about yourself, your desires and how deep the fire burns. But, I am here now and the fire is still churning!”

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Press Release | Oscar Collazo Set To Defend WBO Title

Golden Boy Promotions has assembled the undercard - including two, world championship defenses - for the main event clash between undefeated, former world champion Jaime Munguia (42-0, 33 KOs) and former Interim world champion John “The Gorilla” Ryder (32-6, 18 KOs) of the U.K.

The 12-round super middleweight clash for the WBC Silver Title is presented in co-promotion with Zanfer Boxing and Matchroom Boxing and will take place at Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona on Saturday, January 27 and broadcast worldwide on DAZN beginning at 6:00 p.m. MST/ 5:00 p.m. PST.

In the co-main event, presented in association with Miguel Cotto Promotions, Villalba, Puerto Rico’s history-making Oscar “El Pupilo” Collazo (8-0, 6 KOs) will defend his WBO minimumweight world championship title against Reyneris Gutierrez (10-1, 2 KOs) of Matagalpa, Nicaragua.

Scheduled for 12-rounds, Collazo is returning to the ring after a dazzling, knockout victory over Garen Diagan in front of his hometown crowd in Puerto Rico.

“With less than a week away for my second world title defense, I feel great and at my best moment,” said Collazo. “As always, we are very prepared and focused on what we are going to do on January 27 and leave the ring with our hand-raised. We have a good plan in place like all our previous fights, and we are ready to entertain in front of the people of Arizona, Puerto Rico, and on DAZN. Thank you, Miguel Cotto Promotions and Golden Boy for the opportunity to be on such a big card featuring a spectacular main event between Jaime Munguia and John Ryder.”

On the DAZN Broadcast, knockout superstar in-the-making Darius “DFG” Fulghum (9-0, 9 KOs) will be defending his WBA Continental USA Super Middleweight Title against the crafty Alantez “SlyAza” Fox (28-5-1, 13 KOs) in a 10-round contest.

Co-promoted with Sampson Boxing, IBF flyweight world champion Gabriela “Sweet Poison” Fundora (12-0, 5 KOs) of Coachella Valley, California will defend her newly minted hardware in a 10-round combat against Christina Cruz (6-0, 0 KOs) of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Opening the DAZN broadcast, Mexico City’s David Picasso Romero (26-0-1, 15 KOs) will participate in a 10-round super bantamweight fight against Erik Ruiz (17-9-1, 7 KOs) of Oxnard, California.

On the preliminary card, Daniel “Junebug” Garcia (7-0, 5 KOs) of Denver, Colorado will participate in a six-round lightweight match against Phoenix, Arizona’s Daniel Lugo (4-1, 1 KOs). Gregory Morales (15-1, 9 KOs) of San Antonio, Texas will challenge Ronal Ron (14-4, 11 KOs) of Chino Hills, California in an eight-round super bantamweight fight. In a four-round bantamweight, former Mexican Olympian Gael “El Terror” Cabrera (3-0, 2 KOs) will measure up against Miguel Ceballos (2-0, 2 KOs) of Peoria, Arizona . Opening the fight night festivities with a four-round bantamweight fight, Johnny “Sugarcane” Cañas (2-0, 2 KOs) of Santa Ana, California will face Oakland, California's William Davis (2-1-1, 1 KO).

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Fight Week!!

[THEBUTCH]

This fight seems to be going under a lot of radars.

It's a great matchup and again Ryder putting himself in a high danger, but high reward fight.

John's going to have to be at his best to win this one

Good luck John

[SeanBrennan]

if he wins, what a win. Munguia however is an undefeated former world champ. I like Ryder, one of those who I hope makes lots of money, proper hard worker. But I do not see him winning. He got stopped by Blackwell, and did not beat Jacobs as he got a gift. I think Munguia walks through Ryder. I hope I am wrong though.

[omalley]

if he wins, what a win. Munguia however is an undefeated former world champ.

Munguia was a title holder at SWW 154 lbs 4 years ago. He obviously was a big bully there, but not anymore at SMW 168 lbs. He doesn't have a single high-profile victory. Не had a very close fight with the old and declining Derevyanchenko, who is not a SMW boxer himself.

[SeanBrennan]

if he wins, what a win. Munguia however is an undefeated former world champ.

Munguia was a title holder at SWW 154 lbs 4 years ago. He obviously was a big bully there, but not anymore at SMW 168 lbs. He doesn't have a single high-profile victory. Не had a very close fight with the old and declining Derevyanchenko, who is not a SMW boxer himself.

bodes even better for Ryder, I do hope he wins.

[SeanBrennan]

do we think Ryder is making life changing money now?

[si7dog7]

On DAZn he might be.
Hope he gets coin. Deserves it.

[omalley]

do we think Ryder is making life changing money now?

It's hard to believe that Ryder is making more money now than he did in Canelo bout.

[SeanBrennan]

do we think Ryder is making life changing money now?

It's hard to believe that Ryder is making more money now than he did in Canelo bout.

yeah true. I remember him saying a few years he could not afford to buy a house, I suspect / hope he has managed to buy one outright now. It is an unforgiving sport for so many.

[The_Don1]

Not sure about the Freddie Roach move for Munguia, Roach is uber washed now as a coach, I'd like to see Ryder win it and I think he's capable of winning it. I don't see Munguia walking through him, but Ryder will need a stoppage to win, can't see him getting any favours on the cards.

[Nightmare Roy]

do we think Ryder is making life changing money now?

It's hard to believe that Ryder is making more money now than he did in Canelo bout.

yeah true. I remember him saying a few years he could not afford to buy a house, I suspect / hope he has managed to buy one outright now. It is an unforgiving sport for so many.

Would have got 7 figs for that surely?

[forcefraser]

Munguia has an engine on him and a serious output. This will be a tough night for Ryder. I think he gets stopped in the championship rounds.

[SeanBrennan]

It's hard to believe that Ryder is making more money now than he did in Canelo bout.

yeah true. I remember him saying a few years he could not afford to buy a house, I suspect / hope he has managed to buy one outright now. It is an unforgiving sport for so many.

Would have got 7 figs for that surely?

hope so, fighting all those rounds with a wrecked nose, ouch!

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Jaime Munguia got on the scale at 167.8 pounds
John Ryder came in at exactly the same weight, 167.8 pounds.

Rest of card

DAZN

8 p.m. ET; 5 p.m. PT

Oscar Collazo (8-0, 6 KOs), Villalba, Puerto Rico, 105 pounds vs. Reyneris Gutierrez (10-1, 2 KOs), Matagalpa, Nicaragua, 104.8 pounds, 12 rounds for Collazo’s WBO mini-flyweight title.

Darius Fulghum (9-0, 9 KOs), Houston, 167.2 pounds vs. Alantez Fox (28-5-1, 13 KOs, 1 NC), Upper Marlboro, Maryland, 168.2 pounds, 10 rounds, super middleweights.

Gabriela Fundora (12-0, 5 KOs), Coachella, California, 111.2 pounds vs. Christina Cruz (6-0, 0 KOs), Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 111.6 pounds, 10 rounds for Fundora’s IBF flyweight title.

David Picasso (26-0-1, 15 KOs), Mexico City, 126 pounds vs. Erik Ruiz (17-9-1, 7 KOs), Oxnard, California, 124 pounds, 10 rounds, featherweights.

Golden Boy Promotions’ YouTube channel

5 p.m. ET; 2 p.m. PT

Daniel Garcia (7-0, 5 KOs), Westminster, Colorado, 131.8 pounds vs. Daniel Lugo (4-1, 1 KO), Tucson, Arizona, 131 pounds, 6 rounds, lightweights.

Gregory Morales (15-1, 9 KOs), San Antonio, 128.6 pounds vs. Ronal Ron (14-4, 11 KOs), Caracas, Venezuela, 128.2 pounds, 8 rounds, junior lightweights.

Gael Cabrera (3-0, 2 KOs), Sonora, Mexico, 12* pounds vs. Miguel Ceballos (2-0, 2 KOs), Peoria, Arizona, 122.8 pounds, 6 rounds, junior featherweights.

Jonathan Canas (2-0, 1 KO), Santa Ana, California, 135.8 pounds vs. Kameeko Hall (0-3), Brunswick, Georgia, 137.6 pounds, 4 rounds, junior welterweights.

[SeanBrennan]

excellent, going to watch this in morning as will deffo fall asleep beforehand.