Fight Talk: John Ryder's win, Khan-Brook and a row between Tyson Fury & Conor McGregor

In this week's Fight Talk, we react to John Ryder's career-defining win over Daniel Jacobs on Saturday night in a WBA super-middleweight title eliminator.

Did Ryder deserve the win or can Jacobs feel aggrieved about the split-decision loss?

After years of back and forth, Amir Khan and Kell Brook will finally fight this Saturday at the AO Arena in Manchester.

And two of the biggest names in combat sport clashed as Tyson Fury hit back at Conor McGregor after an online row.

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John Ryder claimed the biggest victory of his career, edging past two-time world champion Daniel Jacobs with a split-decision verdict at the Alexandra Palace.

The outcome divided opinion on social media with many believing Jacobs' fast start was enough to claim success.

Others felt Briton Ryder rallied to take the win in front of a raucous hometown crowd in London.

Scotland's undisputed light-welterweight champion Josh Taylor congratulated the 33-year-old.

Former WBC light middleweight champion Sergio Mora questioned whether home advantage influenced the decision in favour of Ryder.

Conor Benn, who is guided by Ryder's trainer Tony Sims, posted a photo on Instagram calling Ryder «The Main Man».

Legendary trainer Peter Fury, though, felt it was harsh on Jacobs.

Sam Jones echoed the thoughts of Fury, saying American Jacobs was the victor.

However, ESPN boxing journalist Mike Coppinger believes the judges got it right.

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As this was a title eliminator for Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez's WBA super-middleweight title, Ryder has put himself in prime position to fight boxing's pound-pound king.

Ryder has called out Canelo to fight at Wembley Stadium.

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