Blackwell-Ryder this Saturday

Yep I agree that Ryder could take more chances with BJS, due to BJS's lack of power. I'm thinking Ryder may find it hardwork to land cleanly often enough against Blackwell due to his decent guard and Ryder's own lack of straight shots, I can see a lot of those cuffing hooks he throws hitting gloves tomorrow night.

Jab will be key IF blackwell can land with it, even just keeping it busy in Ryder's face and off-setitng him, keeping a decent work-rate will cause issues for Ryder.

I know Ryder is strong, but I'm genuinely wondering how he's going to get on against someone who is going to take it too him strength wise.

Just taken a look at the weight-in and Blackwell looked massive on the scales actually.

 

Blackwell is very very good (and I am taking into account how young and inexperienced he is) but don't forget, Ryder may be looking a bit sloppy lately but at his best he really is a beast too with some really sharp snappy southpaw punching, and considering how much these guys like to as you say, muscle on the inside while making room for the shots, it's not going to be easy for either man

It's also interesting how these are both men who were outhustled by Billy Joe Saunders and both came on strong at the end but I thought Ryder had the better parts of his fight with Saunders despite how much Nick has improved, if Ryder can be on top form, I think he is favourite

I actually think it's kind of a shame that we have to have a loser here as both men can make some waves in this division

 

I Said So!!

 

:good :bbb

 

wouldn't say no, but he won by stoppage so has earned the right to move on to other targets

 

I'm made up for Nick. Been a big fan since the Murray fight. Absolutely loving hearing Gary Lockett saying they have a ton to work on too.

 

Really glad for him also, had a bet on him to win the match, really nice guy and has a really good trainer to boot also in his corner, so see him pushing on (Was robbed against Bursak also for the European).

 

Just seen the stoppage, a bit so-so I would say, however he caught Ryder with a few very solid clean punches before Blackwell started to unload. Ryder looked to be getting a bit ragged and Blackwell looked very strong still, so I agree it's likely that he would of caused issues down the stretch. Have to remember it was only round 7 also, Ryder's face looked relatively busted up with another 5 rounds to go, so he was obviously starting to take punishment a lot more.

I like Ryder but glad Nick won, will be shelling out to see him fight in the future.

 

Absolute joke of a stoppage. No wonder other nations laugh at us.