Competing for the first time since September 2022, Canelo Alvarez is eager to fight in front of family and friends on May 6. Canelo faces John Ryder for the undisputed super middleweight titles in Guadalajara.
The fight airs on DAZN PPV in the U.S. and is inside Estadio Akron, which holds approximately 48,000+ people.
For Canelo, the fight is a chance to entertain his fellow countrymen while building momentum for a potential Dmitry Bivol rematch or David Benavidez clash. His grandma will even be at the fight.
"We are so crazy," Alvarez told The AP about the vibe in his home country. "The vibes are just different. It’s amazing. You feel the energy. Everything moves when the people scream. It’s just the best."
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A massive underdog, Ryder is ready to prove people wrong. The interim WBO super middleweight champion wants to hold gold for the first time when he enters enemy territory, meaning he's ready to crash Canelo’s homecoming party.
Wherever Canelo fights, money follows. Will that be the same this time out following a few months away from the sport? The Sporting News looks into the purse history of both men and what they can expect to earn following fight night.
Canelo Alvarez vs. John Ryder fight purse: How much will Canelo Alvarez make?
It is unknown at this moment how much exactly both fighters will make for this fight. However, Matchroom Boxing’s Eddie Hearn told The AP that Canelo is taking a pay cut for the fight to be in Mexico.
The rumored amount he will miss out on, compared to if the fight was in Las Vegas, London, or the Middle East, is about $10 million.
“The first round (of offers), it was already much more (than Guadalajara),” Hearn stated. “And then when we went back and said, ‘No,’ it kept going up. And I kept going back, and in the end, (Alvarez) told me to stop. ‘Stop. Shut up. We’re doing it.’”
According to Sports Payouts, Canelo will earn guaranteed $15m for the fight and further his earnings to $40m if pay-per-views sales go to plan.
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It will be Canelo’s first fight in Mexico since 2011. Turning pro in 2005, Canelo has a 33-0-1 record in Mexico.
“Sometimes it’s not about money,” Álvarez told The AP. “Sometimes it’s about pride, and it’s that time. I don’t need to say how much I lose, because I don’t care. I feel good to fight in my hometown, and I’m proud.”
Canelo Alvarez vs. John Ryder purse history
Per Essentially Sports, Canelo made $12 million against Floyd Mayweather in 2013. Facing Amir Khan in 2016, Canelo made about $25 million, per Sports Zion. Against Caleb Plant, when he became the undisputed super-middleweight champion, Canelo made $40 million. Facing Dmitry Bivol, Canelo had a guaranteed purse of $15 million.
Canelo earned $40 million in the first fight against Gennadiy Golovkin and $30 million in the rematch, per Celebrity Net Worth. In the trilogy fight, he earned about $45 million, and his salary has reportedly reached $100 million following PPV sales.
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Per Total Sportal, Ryder earned $400,000 against Zach Parker, plus 50% of the PPV share. Against Daniel Jacobs in 2022, per Sports Payouts, Ryder earned about $300,000. He reportedly made about $400,000 against Callum Smith in 2019. Facing Rocky Fielding for British super middleweight gold in 2017, Ryder made about $200,000-$250,000.
What is Canelo Alvarez’s net worth?
Per Celebrity Net Worth, Canelo Alvarez has a net worth of around $180 million.
In 2018, he signed a $365 million contract with DAZN and Golden Boy. Eventually, Canelo filed a lawsuit against DAZN and Golden Boy and accused both of a breach of contract. He requested damages of up to $280 million following disagreements of potential opponents and payments, leaving the platform.
In response, Golden Boy released a statement in which it said: "[Álvarez’s] beef is with DAZN. They’re the ones refusing to honour the contract by not approving the outstanding opponents we have presented to them and by refusing to pay the contractually required amount."
Recently fighting Dmitry Bivol and Gennadiy Golovkin, Canelo returned to DAZN after signing a near-$85 million deal.
What is John Ryder’s net worth?
Per Sports Unfold and Popular Bio, Ryder’s net worth is about $1 million.
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When is Canelo Alvarez vs. John Ryder?
- Date: Saturday, May 6
- Start time: 8 p.m. ET | 5 p.m. PT | 1 a.m. BST | 10 a.m. AEST
- Main event: 11:30 p.m. ET | 8:30 p.m. PT | 4:30 a.m. BST | 1:30 p.m. AEST (approx.)
Canelo vs. Ryder takes place on May 6. The main card starts at 8 p.m. ET | 5 p.m. PT | 1 a.m. BST | 10 a.m. AEST. The main event fighters should make their way to the ring around 11:30 p.m. ET | 8:30 p.m. PT | 4:30 a.m. BST | 1:30 p.m. AEST, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
How to watch Canelo Alvarez vs. John Ryder
| Country | Date | Channel + Live Stream (main card) |
| United States | Sat. May 6 | DAZN PPV, PPV.com |
| Canada | Sat. May 6 | DAZN PPV |
| United Kingdom | Sun. May 7 | DAZN |
| Australia | Sun. May 7 | DAZN |
Canelo vs. Ryder, plus undercard action, will be broadcast via DAZN worldwide, and DAZN PPV in the U.S. and Canada.
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Canelo Alvarez vs. John Ryder PPV price: How much does the card cost?
- The PPV price for Canelo vs. Ryder is $54.99
- DAZN monthly subscription: $19.99 on a 12-month contract or $24.99 month-to-month in U.S./ $24.99 per month in Canada/ £9.99 in the U.K. on a 12-month contract, or £19.99 month-to-month/ 13.99 AUD in Australia
- DAZN annual subscription: $224.99 in U.S., $199.99 in Canada, £99.99 in the U.K.
Canelo Alvarez vs. John Ryder fight card
- Canelo Alvarez (c) vs. John Ryder for the undisputed super middleweight title
- Julio Cesar Martinez vs. Ronal Batista for the WBC flyweight title
- Oleksandr Gvozdyk vs. Ricards Bolotniks; Light heavyweights
- Gabriel Gollaz Valenzuela vs. Steve Spark; Super lightweights