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Canelo Alvarez and John Ryder Make Weight

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Canelo Alvarez and John Ryder Make Weight

Canelo Alvarez and John Ryder made weight for the Saturday, May 6 clash in Mexico.

The underdog Ryder weighed 168 pounds Friday afternoon.

John Ryder weighs in for Canelo fight on May 6, 2023

John Ryder won the first battle, he made 168 pounds

So did Canelo, he hit 168 on the dot.

Canelo weighs in on Friday, May 5, 2023, for fight against John Ryder on May 6

Canelo weighs in on Friday, May 5, 2023, for fight against John Ryder on May 6

So all that’s left is the fighting. Note: They will do a for-the-cameras and public weigh in later today.

Ring walk for main event should be around 11 PM ET.

 

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