Saunders vs Ryder

Who won Saunders vs Ryder?

Billy Joe Saunders beat John Ryder by unanimous decision in their 12 round contest on Saturday, September 21st, 2013, at Copper Box Arena, London.

The scorecards were announced as 115-114, 115-113, 115-113 in favor of winner Billy Joe Saunders.

The fight was scheduled to take place over 12 rounds in the Middleweight division, which meant the weight limit was 160 pounds (11.4 stone or 72.6 kg).

Saunders vs Ryder stats

Back in September 2013, Billy Joe Saunders stepped into the ring with an undefeated record of 18 wins, zero losses, and 0  draws, 10 of those wins coming by way of knockout.

John Ryder made his way to the ring with an unblemished record of 15 wins and 0 draws, with 9 of those by knockout.

The stats suggested Ryder had a slight advantage in power over Saunders, with a 60% knockout percentage compared to Saunders' 56%.

Billy Joe Saunders was the younger man by 1 year, at 24 years old.

Saunders had a height advantage of 2 inches over Ryder. Despite this, Ryder had a 1-inch reach advantage.

Both Billy Joe Saunders and John Ryder fought out of a southpaw stance.

Saunders was arguably the more experienced fighter, having had 3 more fights, and made his debut in 2009, 1 year and 6 months earlier than Ryder, whose first professional fight was in 2010. He had fought 32 fewer professional rounds, totaling 222 compared to Ryder's 254.

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