Set to return to action for the fist time since 2020, Daniel Jacobs is ready to make an impact in the super-middleweight division. In his way is former contender John Ryder.
Inside Alexandra Palace in London on February 12, Jacobs will enter enemy territory for the first time against Ryder.
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Jacobs, a two-time Golden Gloves winner, made his pro debut in 2007. He won the WBA middleweight title in 2014 and defended it four times. He lost the title against Gennadiy Golovkin in 2017. Jacobs won three in a row following that loss, including the IBF middleweight title, but lost it against Canelo Alvarez in 2019.
The "Miracle Man" has won two in a row since then, beating Gabriel Rosado in his last fight in November 2020.
Ryder made his pro debut in 2010. "The Gorilla" has competed for numerous titles, and won the interim WBA super-middleweight title in 2019. Challenging Callum Smith for the WBA and The Ring super-middleweight titles in 2019, Ryder lost via unanimous decision. He has since won two in a row, beating Jozef Jurko via TKO back in September.
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Sporting News has you covered with all the information you need to watch the fight on Saturday, including channel, time, and fight card.
When is the Daniel Jacobs vs. John Ryder fight?
- Date: February 12, 2022
- Event start time: 1 p.m. ET
- Jacobs vs. Ryder main event: 5 p.m. ET (approximately)
Fans will be able to watch Daniel Jacobs' first fight since 2020 against John Ryder on February 12. The main card will begin at 1 p.m. ET. Jacobs and Ryder are expected to make their way to the ring around 5 p.m. ET, depending on how the undercard fights last.
What channel is Daniel Jacobs vs. John Ryder?
- DAZN
Fans can watch Daniel Jacobs vs. John Ryder exclusively on DAZN.
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How much does Daniel Jacobs vs. John Ryder cost?
Boxing fans in the U.S. can sign up for a yearly subscription to DAZN for $99.99 USD or pay as you go for $19.99 USD per month.
In Canada, DAZN costs $20 CAD per month or $150 CAD for an annual subscription.
Daniel Jacobs vs. John Ryder fight card
- Daniel Jacobs vs. John Ryder; Super-Middleweights
- Ellie Scotney vs. Jorgenlina Guanini for the WBA intercontinental super-bantamweight title
- Felix Cash vs. Magomed Madiev; Middleweights
- Johnny Fisher vs. Gabriel Enguema; Heavyweights
- Cyrus Pattinson vs. Evgenii Vazem; Welterweights
- Jordan Reynolds vs. CJ Wood; Super-Welterweights
- Hopey Price vs. TBA; Super-Bantamweights