Barnstormer super middleweight slugfest starring Munguia vs. Ryder

Undefeated World Boxing Council Silver super middleweight champion, Mexican Jaime Munguía (42-0, 33 KOs) will tangle with teak tough British fighter John “The Gorilla” Ryder (32-6, 18 KOs) in a 12-round clash.

This explosive fight night, presented in association with Zanfer Boxing and Matchroom Boxing, will take place at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona on Saturday, January 27 and will be broadcast globally on DAZN.
Tickets for Munguía vs. Ryder will be released on Thursday, December 7 at 10:00 a.m. ET. m. and will be priced at $200, $150, $100, $75, $50 and $30 plus applicable fees. A limited number of Golden Boy VIP Experience tickets will also be available for purchase with exclusive merchandise and fight night upgrades included. Standard and VIP tickets can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com and GoldenBoyPromotions.com

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

All action Jaime Mungía, ranked No. 2 by the WBC, was last seen in June 2023 winning the WBC Silver Super Middleweight Championship against tough former world title contender Sergiy Derevyanchenko, in a masterful and mature performance that was hailed as Fight of the Year Contender.

“I’m glad this fight got made,” said John Ryder. “I’m looking to start 2024 strong and make a statement on January 27.”

John Ryder showed his mettle and true grit, when he went the distance with current undisputed world champion and boxing superstar Saul Canelo Alvarez in May 2023. He has defeated several top contenders, the most notable being Daniel Jacobs in 2022. He is currently ranked number 8 by the WBC.

Munguia vs. Ryder is a 12-round fight presented by Golden Boy Promotions in association with Matchroom Boxing. The event will be available worldwide to all DAZN subscribers, both live and on-demand. Don`t blink!