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Arnfield beats Ryder on points
- Updated: September 24, 2016
Jack Arnfield claimed a unanimous points victory over John Ryder to win the WBA international middleweight title at the Manchester Arena.
Arnfield was awarded a 117-114 118-110 115-114 verdict after 12 rounds to relieve Ryder of his title in his first defence.
A cagey start to the fight saw Ryder attempt to seize the centre of the ring with Arnfield circling and trying to pick off his opponent using his longer range.
By the fifth round, Ryder appeared to find his rhythm ducking under the challenger’s long jab and …
