Champion Eamon O’Kane in his last fight, on December 8th. He will hope that this acts as a potential springboard to bigger things in the future.
O’Kane is no world beater but that Irish blood means he loves to fight. Taking into account his good amateur pedigree, many onlookers were surprised by his ‘let’s have a war’ tactics. Ryder continued displaying subtle improvements in his arsenal to out manoeuvre, out think and dissect O’Kane, who now drops to 8-1, for a stoppage win in eight rounds at the London Olympia.
A notable improvement Ryder has implemented over his last few fights has been the forever mentioned shoulder role. Of course, its usage does not extend solely to that of one of its most famous exponents, Floyd Mayweather Jr. Ryder does not utilise the technique to the extent ‘Money’ does but has refined it to suit him in certain situations. Thankfully, he did not take a leaf out of Andre Berto’s book on application.
What he did do was use it with intelligence, which enhanced his ever improving defence, and gave him a significantly larger window of opportunity to attack. Ryder was on occasion, pressured during his bout with O’Kane, defending against one or two shot ‘bursts’. Here he showcased a quick role of his lead right shoulder, switching to his left, keeping his chin tucked. k, the future looks extremely bright.
It’s subtle, growingly fluid, but most importantly, calculated extremely well. This has paved the way for a crafty defensive platform, regardless of distance, whilst also leaving offensive windows open. Timing is crucial during these windows. Whilst Ryder does not posses sensational knock out power or blistering hand speed, his sharp timing negates this. A theory Juan Manuel Marquez would endorse.
A notable improvement Ryder has implemented over his last few fights has been the forever mentioned shoulder role. Of course, its usage does not extend solely to that of one its most famous exponents, Floyd Mayweather Jr. Ryder does not utilise the technique to the extent ‘Money’ does but has refined it to suit him in certain situations. Thankfully, he did not take a leaf out of Andre Berto’s book on application.
O’Kane is no world beater but that Irish blood means he loves to fight. Taking into account his good amateur pedigree, many onlookers were surprised by his ‘let’s have a war’ tactics. Ryder continued displaying subtle improvements in his arsenal to out manoeuvre, out think and dissect O’Kane, who now drops to 8-1, for a stoppage win in 8 rounds at the London Olympia.
A notable improvement Ryder has implemented over his last few fights has been the forever mentioned shoulder role. Of course, its usage does not extend solely to that of one its most famous exponents, Floyd Mayweather Jr. Ryder does not utilise the technique to the extent ‘Money’ does but has refined it to suit him in certain situations. Thankfully, he did not take a leaf out of Andre Berto’s book on application.
What he did do was use it with intelligence, which enhanced his ever improving defence, and gave him a significantly larger window of opportunity to attack. Ryder was on occasion, pressured during his bout with O’Kane, defending against one or two shot ‘bursts’. Here he showcased a quick role of his lead right shoulder, switching to his left, keeping his chin tucked. This allowed Ryder to transition from a defensive role, to a sharp attack, in one swift movement.
It’s subtle, growingly fluid, but most importantly, calculated extremely well. This has paved the way for a crafty defensive platform, regardless of distance, whilst also leaving offensive windows open. Timing is crucial during these windows. Whilst Ryder does not posses sensational knock out power or blistering hand speed, his sharp timing negates this. A theory Juan Manuel Marquez would endorse.
This allowed Ryder to transition from a defensive role, to a sharp attack, in one swift movement.
It’s subtle, growingly fluid, but most importantly, calculated extremely well. This has paved the way for a crafty defensive platform, regardless of distance, whilst also leaving offensive windows open. Timing is crucial during these windows. Whilst Ryder does not posses sensational knock out power or blistering hand speed, his sharp timing negates this. A theory Juan Manuel Marquez would endorse.
It is by no means water tight. He has been susceptible to orthodox straight right hands, and was caught with a few in his last bout, with O’Kane. An often low lead hand may also be a culprit here. Nevertheless, the foundations are clear and the continued progression of this approach, and its huge potential, is certainly a mouth-watering prospect. This is something the rest of the division should be keeping a vested eye on.
What has become increasingly apparent is John’s efficiency and patience. Many fighters have relied purely on work rate and lacked clean quality. Aussie favourite Michael Katsidis has been a prime example of this on occasion in the past. Ryder never wastes punches. He waits, studies his opponent and bites when the opportunity arises. Such selection has proved to be clinical and, when you add to that the precise nature of his
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