John Ryder Meets John H Stracey: Jose Napoles Win In Mexico & Canelo

Ahead of John Ryder's shot at Undisputed glory vs Canelo Alvarez this Saturday in Mexico... Who better to get advice from a man that's been there and done it? John H Stracey scored a famous win in Mexico against the legendary José Nápoles back in December 1975 to win the WBC & Ring Magazine World Titles.
The pair discuss that night including the atmosphere, the ringwalk plus Ryder's fight with the pound for pound superstar!
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[@jonathanparker2369]

Great piece!!! Guess what fight I’m watching when i get back from work!

[@daviddavies2945]

John H Stracey, a great boxer and gentleman. Took the title of the great Jose Napoles, and it took another great, Carlos Palamino, to take the title off him. Good luck to John Ryder.

[@OMR.07]

Heck yeah. Carlos palomino. Such a great scrappy fighter. Stopped Stracey with a body shot.

[@melindanunez9903]

Nice piece with the two John’s. Mexicans are not anymore hostile than a Brit fan can be. We are passionate and brave, you are taught not to start any fights but you better well finish it. That’s just the way of life for us.

[@rickisunak]

Every Mexican I have come across (through World Cups) has been lovely. Very welcoming and friendly people in my opinion...we aren't necessarily the same.

[@melindanunez9903]

@@rickisunak I see.

[@artemislogic5252]

when i was in mexico as a kid, everyone on the bus moved to the outer seat so i couldnt sit down because i wasnt mexican, there was even a young mum and her 3 year old son sitting in front of her taking up 4 seats, the 3yr old moved to the outer seats cause all the adults did so theres that lol

[@paulcrossley1366]

Melinda I agree when I lived in Guadalajara everyone I met were decent down to earth people I had a great time there, Canelo's home town I know he was only 8 then though I think

[@melindanunez9903]

@@artemislogic5252 I doubt it was because you were not Mexican, they were just rude. Rude people are everywhere, here, there. Sorry they made you feel that way though.

[@mrgrandi]

Ryder is the long lost brother Canelo never knew he had!

[@johnlove140]

Looks like him

[@ZaChYmO]

Hahaa 💯 mate! Even in fighting style!

[@ZaChYmO]

.. Ryder looks like Canelos brothers, a lot.

[@nerval-ts5wk]

Ryder parece más Méxicano que canelo y su espíritu también es de lucha

[@FIHRR-bd8uy]

All the best to ya both n best of luck John 👍👊

[@bluevanmani]

What a great interview. John H Stracey was and still is an all time great. Really down to earth fella. Really hope John Ryder takes the titles as like he says was robbed in the Smith fight will be a awesome night 👍

[@NelsonVanDweller]

A) he robbed jacobs b ) never beating canelo in a million years

[@peterbalac1915]

​@@NelsonVanDweller Didn't see Danny complaining about the decision .

[@NelsonVanDweller]

@@peterbalac1915 apart from storming out the arena lol. He won that fight

[@michaelhiggs8657]

Great interview & DAZN UK should hire John H for live fight ananyse!.....

[@user-pg7rn6vb2y]

Yeah plus it makes new fans aware of older legends in the sport they may not of heard of before

[@mattsnap3986]

John will go shit or bust for this and not cover up for dear life like callum smith. Think john has a decent chance at this, no push over for canelo.

[@harrygreb4563]

Ryder actually looks a lot like Canelo's older brother. Interesting.

[@AsumJawad]

Lovely documentary piece

[@MuhammadAli-kv5oe]

Best of luck, you edged Callum in my eyes and he took Canelo the full 12. I can't see why you can't do the same or better it. Hard task indeed but best of luck John, your whole career has led to this. Do us proud that's all we can ask for.

[@cerberus3426]

He survived 12 rounds, he didn't take Canelo to 12😂

[@hocto8819]

Ryder “edged” Smith about 9 rounds to 3

[@melindanunez9903]

As long as he doesn’t quit like Ryan Garcia, best of luck to both gentlemen.

[@MuhammadAli-kv5oe]

@Cerberus we know canelo has the judges in his pocket. Callum wasn't hurt at any point, and boxing scene had the fight to canelo by 4 rounds. So barely survival, it was quite comfortable and had smith been braver then who knows. He got out boxed by Bivol and yet refuses to take the rematch at his normal weight in case he loses his belts, which he will. Then where does he go. When Bivol moves back up to fight for undisputed again in his own class. He can then try to win back his titles when they become vacant. Maybe then we will see canelo vs. Benevides

[@larrysellers7891]

I can listen to Stracey talk boxing all day. A true gentleman of the sport.

[@peterbalac1915]

Same as that top blokes 🤙

[@leeturton9254]

John ryder beat's canelo in Mexico and it might be the greatest win by a British fighter... certainly up there near the top

[@anieshasoto3917]

So what homie yea 🇲🇽💪🏾🥊💯

[@gavinbrando8255]

Let's hope it's more Stracey vs Napoles and less Chavez vs Haugen 😬😬😬☠️💀

[@Longliveyt-n7z]

Chavez vs haugen v2 already happened canelo vs Saunders

[@martyash4848]

Can’t wait for this…all the best to John… a massive task but, he has the skills to do it… 👍🏻

[@davidhoban3825]

Saw the Stacey - Napoles fight on KZbin last month. Great chat between these two. 🥊

[@phil.davies6726]

Met John H in Cardiff, absolute gent.

[@jason-oliver-maisymitchell681]

My 12 year old son is training hard he wants to become a professional boxer .he trains at home and goes to the gym and boxing club 3 times a week .John sent him a lovely message of encouragement this week and he was over the moon and is now watching John's fights .very nice of him to do that for oliver .

[@petertownley7296]

ex customer of mine came in with a green omega everyweek john stracey nice guy nickblackwell tough as nails only man to stop john ryder admire john ryder resilience not a big head no excuses

[@GarudaLions.F.C]

Canello is naturally fave but I can see John fighting him punch for punch for 12 rds

[@CasparWilson]

Great little piece, nicely done. Hint for the editor, they have separate mics, you have two channels, you can just cut out Ryder's constant 'yeah' responses every five seconds while Stracey is talking. Very easy to do and would make it much easier to listen to.

[@brandonmcalister416]

The yeah is like a jab, it keeps him in the conversation, hanging by a thread albeit. Let’s hope the jab will keep him in the fight😂

[@artemislogic5252]

why would you cut out the yeahs, then it wouldnt be a conversation, i didnt even notice it, it was fine, feel it would have been jarring if there wasnt any response from ryder

[@iramuco3]

Ask lara how it feels to have to destroy two British boxers n Hearn kissing their ass

[@josequinones5059]

A Brit talking about hostile fans. Right hahahahahaha

[@adrianbulosjr.5935]

Greetings; It’s not that Mexico is hostile. It is just that they have a crazy fandom.

[@kingdaleclarke]

Ryder has no fear.

[@adamlees8410]

When you see guys like Lennox Lewis or Nigel Benn walking around even if you didn't know boxing you'd probably say they look like boxers. Looking at John H Stracey here he just looks like your average dad, uncle, regular bloke. People not in the know wouldn't have a clue he beat one of the great welterweight champions in one of the toughest away venues on the planet.

[@Abnsdllnnlosnfd]

Yeah, he looks like your random uncle who drives a Saab and goes on a yearly holiday to Thailand...

[@theboxingboy7422]

This comment might not age well but even tho I think canelo will beat Ryder I think Ryder will give it alot an he'll go some rounds and probably get stopped late on. But he's a tough proud guy an he'll fight till he can't anymore

[@emmawillis7823]

Yup, that’s how most see it. It will be a fun fight for however long it lasts

[@peterbalac1915]

He did just that, great performance by John.

[@sadtimes39]

What a great interview. Come on John you can do this. Only do a few interviews on fight week let canelo be the one to do a million interviews keep locked away and keep focused. Not that my word means anything. He's got miles on the clock your fresh and looking strong. You did beat Callum Smith. Everyone's rooting for you from the toon Newcastle. Bring those belts home for your mantle piece. Show him who u are I can't wait much respect. Ur Gunna get a ton of money for your family no matter what but the win is yours I sense it. What a bloke John is you couldn't of spoken to a better man. Regarda

[@sadtimes39]

I'm not Jeremy by the way I'm just lending this phone. My name is Chris. Respect

[@jorgerivera9405]

Thats a great apportunity for him to win all the championship Belts but his not winning the fight on Saturday night.

[@tonyhopkins8250]

Nobody expects John to win but I think he will.

[@RaphaelDawkinsCombatRadio]

Very nice piece. Good luck John.

[@g-man4297]

Nice wee chat.

[@zamiadams4343]

Great stuff! All the best John!

[@darrencoulson4296]

Castle's ☺ THE best pie and mash shop in london... or anywhere...

[@Ancantar]

ryder will never wn in Mexico. he will need a knock out to get a draw

[@anieshasoto3917]

There not in England but Canelo the British slayer and still undisputed champion better luck with wood 😂😂😂 not

[@nerval-ts5wk]

Dió buena pelea el inglés, en Guadalajara respetamos su espíritu

[@imonahorse]

Lived in Mexico City for 3 years. That altitude, coupled with the atrocious air quality, is no joke

[@bremauntzo]

They are not fighting in Mexico City.

[@imonahorse]

@@bremauntzo yes I’m aware of this. Stracey did fight in Mexico City though and the altitude is not too different in Guadalajara. Us Brits don’t really get to experience what it’s like to do anything physical at altitude.

[@nerval-ts5wk]

Le ganó canelo a chingadazos, no el clima ❤

[@tonyclough7589]

Met JHS in Accrington back in the 90s with his belt , lovely man. He was a great friend of Tom McVicker my pub landlord

[@timothypearce2633]

Well done Matchroom! This is the type of content real boxing fans enjoy! Would love to see more ex fighters in conversation with active fighters.. two lovely genuine geezers right there

[@williamblackman2596]

Brilliant one of the best👌👍🥊🥊♥️

[@ZaChYmO]

Oh brother, gotta love the Brit heart! I found Ryder appealing ever since the Jacobs fight as I found in him similarities to Canelos style. But like Hatton, Smith and other English warriors, Ryder made a fan out of me with the magnitude of his performance! Any elite fight would’ve given up after a broken nose, as there’s no chance at the biggest disadvantage against a beast oike Canelo when you need to be at your best in every part of you! Nonetheless, John Ryder fought Canelo handicap with no signs if quitting from the 2nd round!!! I can only imagine how the fight would’ve turned out if Ryder had not suffered a broken nose! I am a Mexican boxing fan and I would love to see Ryder face Benavidez in his next fight! I thing be could win that fight. Lets Go John! 🦾💦🥊🥊🥊

[@chrisjonson3820]

That John h Stracey just cause he’s British and beat a finished Jose a legend he held a title for a year then lost it.I can’t stand fighters like him they lived on beating good guys when there were done.Same with Lloyd hunigun he lived on beating a finished don curry was because there British it boosts them people think there real world class.

[@chrisjonson3820]

Some one tell me what else did John do what else did Lloyd I just don’t see it.

[@myyoot]

Goodluck Ryder, praying for you to do a good job

[@a.h.543]

Anyone else saw that Ryan Garcia left joe goosen? Maybe back to Canelo team?

[@melindanunez9903]

I doubt Reynoso will want to touch that again, doesn’t need the baggage. Ryan needs the discipline that comes from growing up.

[@leeturton9254]

People don't pay you millions of dollars for nothing....when the tide gets tough you've gotta fight"!!!.... George foreman during holyfield bowe 1 as HBO commentator

[@artemislogic5252]

ryan quit in that tank fight, it was prob goosen who left him

[@Thefisherman27]

There's only one john h..

[@anieshasoto3917]

Carlos palomino 😂

[@ArmandoFloresAvila]

Los dos Juanes 😅😅

[@trevorbantleman916]

From what I remember John beat an old Napoli ,and then got thrashed by Palimino.I was palominos about 20 then a longvtimevv c ago.

[@heshim7]

Ryder fights in the inside. Canelo will kill his body. I got Canelo by KO. Ryder says he's going to retire if he loses. That kind of talk is not good. sure he's getting a good payday but good luck to both

[@Thefisherman27]

Go on John,you've done callum You can do him ..Believe.

[@luluboxingtv2880]

Imo I don’t think they are as hostile as us brits 🤣🤣🤣

[@artemislogic5252]

theyre not as hostile as tony bellew anyway lol

[@Abnsdllnnlosnfd]

Boxing - The beauty of brain damage😍

[@Abnsdllnnlosnfd]

@@trevordistance5636 Yet😉

[@user-pg7rn6vb2y]

@@Abnsdllnnlosnfd bro learn English properly. What your typing don’t make sense 😂😂😂😂😂

[@paulmcdonough1093]

alchol that kills more fool

[@chrisjonson3820]

Same with Terry marsh he won a title off some joe bloggs he was a massive hero what the bell did he do who did he fight again just cause he’s British.

[@larrysellers7891]

Where are you from Chris?

[@chrisjonson3820]

Uk I’m not knocking these guys I’m sure they were fit guys but how good were they really

[@chrisjonson3820]

The press hyped them like there Marvin haggler or something come on

[@larrysellers7891]

@@chrisjonson3820 I think I understand what you’re saying. They were lauded because they were British fighters but the press fully understood the level our boxers were operating at. On a world level they were massive underdogs, which is what we tend to root for, and remember this was a time when Longsdale belt holders were household names. Winning a British title came with a lot of respect and exposure. So when these guys were able to win world titles, even though they weren’t of the level to sustain that, it was a source of pride for British boxing. So when they are talked about as great fighters it’s in the context of great British fighters.

[@chrisjonson3820]

I couldn’t agree with you more you said it better than me a lot of them lived on one big win the Lonsdale belt was a big thing but you know what I’m saying.

[@zworld3032]

Ryder will win by ko

[@johnlove140]

Interesting John H has met canelo few times

[@theboxingboy7422]

WBC conventions

[@billmurphy3510]

Matchroom do realize that if they want to reach a global market they should make these promos more like Showtime or even motivedia boxing channel - bring him in, you hire youtubers anyway and it apparently works. Not sure how to describe it but it has too much of a british feel to it - like you went to the pub or buy some pie and chat with some mates. Just can't see someone globally looking at this and being that interested. In comparison they managed to convince people that Tank and Rolly is a solid fight they should watch. Flashy cars, big buildings. Not that it matters in the ring but just promote better. They are fighting in one week in Mexico. And we have not seen Mexico city. Gambling, women, cars, drama, danger even

[@themorgansinclair]

The fact you're commenting on a piece about two boxers asking to see women is telling. I really do hope you find what you're looking for champ.

[@billmurphy3510]

@@themorgansinclair thank you for the wishes but you don't get my point, and the fact that from all that you got women which is literally one word is also telling This does not have the feel of a global promotion. No american which is the biggest market would care about 2 British dudes talking on a table in a cafe. Compare that with all access of showtime - background music, big cities, flashy cars, money. And compare the most important thing - views. Matchroom did what - a 5 min video with Lara and a Leeds promo targeted for Warrington fans. Just wasting money

[@Abnsdllnnlosnfd]

These Showtime promos are for 12 year old wannabe gangsters though...

[@billmurphy3510]

@@Abnsdllnnlosnfd of course they are, but do they work - yes. It is the only way to grow your profile to a big audience - it is what it is. Rolly is on PPV while guys like Taylor and Cordina are relatively unknown.

[@Abnsdllnnlosnfd]

@@billmurphy3510 Technically, Ryder is on PPV too! Seriously, I get your point. Yet, I still hope Matchroom will continue doing some quality programmes instead of inane gangster promos.

[@stopbullshitin]

Hes gonna get hit with beer bottles full of urine 🤢😵‍💫