John Ryder has officially retired.

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  1. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA Full Member

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    Put out a statement that it was bittersweet to have never bagged a world title but that he wouldn't change a thing about his career and did & experienced more than he thought possible over his 14 year run.

    He's going to be sliding into a role assisting head coach Tony Sims at the Matchroom gym.

    Let's have a hand for the Gorilla of Islington! :applaudit: Thank you for all the wars.
     
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  2. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA Full Member

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    • pushed BJS close in defeat, in their unbeaten prospect showdown
    • good domestic wins over Eamonn O'Kane, Jeremy Wilson, Adam Etches,
    • good international wins over solid journeymen like Billi Facundo Godoy and just-sunsetting Siarhei Khamitski
    • very good wins over domestic & international contenders like Patrick Nielsen, Jamie Cox, Andrey Sirotkin, and Bilal Akkawy
    • huge win over Danny Jacobs
    • upset Zach Parker and took his zero, and technically can say he claimed a world title in the bargain (albeit just an interim title, and the WBO at that)
    • only started getting dropped in his last couple of bouts, with plenty of miles on the odometer, and with that being a top p4p unified champion on the one hand and then a much younger guy with a LHW frame on the other.
    • all losses before the pair of Mexicans at the very end were very close & competitive - in fact he was even dogwalking Nick Blackwell until a perfect storm of gassed/jetlagged/weight-drained and brain-fart did him in (and not the best stoppage, although he was eating big shots).

    All in all tidy work.
     
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  3. LeavemealoneKoooogs

    LeavemealoneKoooogs LeTs rUn iT bAcK Full Member

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    Aye, took me a while to start appreciating Ryder, one of those guys without that A-side marketability so had to take fights wherever he could. Annoys me to no end that Rocky Fielding somehow has a win over him.
     
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  4. Wizbit1013

    Wizbit1013 Drama go, and don't come back Full Member

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    Huge respect for John

    Hope he has enough to live comfortably

    The way he came back from adversity after some dodgey defeats was impressive and made me a fan for life
     
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  5. Wizbit1013

    Wizbit1013 Drama go, and don't come back Full Member

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    Don't forget he beat Callum Smith but was robbed
     
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  6. Beale

    Beale Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    Very good career and not scared to take fights as an underdog unlike many present fighters.

    I have him down as a World Champion after beating Callum Smith.

    Hope he enjoys his retirement.
     
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  7. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA Full Member

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  8. dannyboy147

    dannyboy147 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Good choice he looked awful in his last fight, slow and immobile. Top respect to him for the career he’s had.
     
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  9. Holler

    Holler What a cocky saucy ****** this one is Full Member

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    Great respect for this man, glad he's leaving on his terms and hopefully to enjoy a happy retirement.
     
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  10. Astro

    Astro Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Ryder achieved quite a lot in his career and perhaps more than his talent warrants. Having said that, he can be proud of many good fights at a high sporting level.

    Best wishes for the future !
     
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  11. tee_birch

    tee_birch Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Good career.

    Seems like a good bloke as well. Retiring with a few £ in the bank and his faculties intact.

    Wish him all the best.
     
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  12. iamthegreatest

    iamthegreatest Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Proper old school, throwback fighter. A warrior in the ring.
     
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  13. Throwback

    Throwback "Somebody wake up Hicks" Full Member

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    Terrific, consummate pro.

    Robbed against Callum Smith

    A fine career he can be proud of
     
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  14. im sparticus

    im sparticus There Ye Go. Full Member

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    Career to be proud of.
    Hope he enjoys his new role coaching.
    Good luck John Ryder.
     
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  15. Fireman Fred

    Fireman Fred Active Member Full Member

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    Good luck to him. Did himself proud.

    Gutted he lost to Callum. Took that hard loss (and a few others too) and always bounced back.

    Well deserved paydays in his last two fights where he gave his best.

    You see a complete pro like John Ryder who has been through all the highs and lows this brutal sport can put you through and then you see
    whiny Conor Benn.
     
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