Eddie Hearn wants to make Canelo Alvarez vs John Ryder at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium in May
Eddie Hearn has suggested that he wants Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez to fight John Ryder next, with Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium a possible venue for the bout.
Arsenal supporter Ryder faced fellow Brit Zach Parker on Saturday night at the O2 Arena in London.
The dangling carrot for the winner was the prospect of fighting Canelo next, with plans in place for the pound-for-pound great to fight in the UK for the first time.
Hearn reacted to his fighter's win following Dillian Whyte's comeback victory over Jermaine Franklin.
"I am so pleased for John Ryder. Since he beat Daniel Jacobs, we've been looking for this big fight," Hearn told Matchroom boxing.
Who would have called this?! 🤯
— Boxing on BT Sport 🥊 (@BTSportBoxing) November 26, 2022
Zack Parker has had to pull out after the 4th round due to an injury to his hand.@_John_Ryder_ has been awarded the victory.#ParkerRyder pic.twitter.com/7IZJ89jaA0
Hearn then was videoed on facetime with Ryder. He added: "Unbelievable, well done mate.
Ryder admitted following his win over Parker that "it would be a dream to fight Canelo".