Canelo vs Bivol

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Canelo Alvarez vs. Dmitry Bivol fight prediction, undercard, odds ... (CBSSports.com)

The WBA light heavyweight title is on the line when two champions meet in Las Vegas on Saturday night.

The question will eventually become whether Alvarez can hurt Bivol to the body and get in close enough range to break him down. Bivol has trap fight written all over him for Alvarez and is statistically, according to CompuBox, among the sport's leaders in jabs landed per round and fewest punches landed overall by his opponents. One has to wonder whether this is the fight where Alvarez bites off just a bit more than he can chew against someone so technically proficient. I am 175 pounds and I think I can do everything in the ring if I want and if I believe." If Bivol is willing to try and make Alvarez pay for advancing, this is where the fight will get interesting. "Canelo is the pound-for-pound king now so it's important to me to prove to myself what I can do against the best in the ring. I hope I can do good things in the ring." The Mexican superstar has never been down as a pro and has only been visibly hurt once in a 2010 fight against Jose Miguel Cotto, the older brother of future Alvarez foe Miguel Cotto. Some opponents do it with you when you have to show more and I think Canelo is that fight where I have to show all of Dmitry Bivol. But can he dig in and throw caution to the wind against Alvarez if the fight calls for it? Subscribe to Morning Kombat with Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell for the best analysis and in-depth news, including a complete preview of Alvarez vs. Bivol is often looked at as a safe fighter who relies on his footwork, defense and technique to outbox opponents from distance.

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Canelo vs Bivol Live Stream: Time, Price, How To Watch The ... (Decider)

Who's ready for fight night? Canelo Alvarez battles Dmitry Bivo on pay-per-view! How can you find a Canelo vs Bivol fight live stream?

DAZN is available for $19.99/month or $99.99/year. Canelo vs. - Shakhram Giyasov vs. Here’s how to watch Canelo vs. - Montana Love vs. - Filip Hrgovic vs. Bivol for $79.99, which includes one month of DAZN.

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The Sporting News has a full breakdown of how boxing fans will be able to watch the Canelo vs. Bivol on Saturday night.

The Canelo vs. The Canelo vs. The Canelo Alvarez vs. Canelo Alvarez vs. Canelo Alvarez vs. Canelo already owns titles in four divisions and unified the super middleweight division in just 11 months. Dmitry Bivol fight will take place on Saturday, May 7. Canelo has posted a career record of 57-1-2 with his only outright loss coming against Floyd Mayweather in 2013. Alvarez is set to battle Dmitry Bivol on May 7 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas for Bivol's WBA light heavyweight belt. How to watch Canelo Alvarez vs. When is Canelo Alvarez vs. However, Bivol has yet to face a fight of Alvarez's caliber.

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What time is Canelo Alvarez vs. Dmitry Bivol? How do I watch? (Los Angeles Times)

How to watch Canelo Álvarez vs. Dmitry Bivol, including the start time for ring walks and the main event.

Bivol fight, which typically are elaborate, are expected to begin around 8:30 p.m. The fight should start shortly before 9 p.m. The bout can be streamed on DAZN pay-per-view. Tickets to attend the fight at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas are still available and start at $400. To take in the event in a unique atmosphere, Fathom Events will be screening the card in movie theaters in select markets across the United States, including three locations throughout Los Angeles. If you’re more of bar and restaurant type of fan, Joe Hand Promotions has a complete list of establishments that are serving up the fight across the country. Here’s how boxing’s tradition of Cinco de Mayo weekend in Vegas was handed down to Canelo Álvarez, who will fight Dmitry Bivol on Saturday at T-Mobile Arena.

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Canelo Alvarez vs Dmitry Bivol: UK ring walk time, how to watch, live ... (Daily Mail)

The decorated Mexican fights for the first time since stopping American Caleb Plant to become the undisputed super-middleweight champion in December last ...

'To be honest, every time I come to the ring, I believe in my victory. I've had a long journey to this moment, and now I have to do my job. A draw is at 16/1. Now, I have a belt. 'I like this kind of challenge because I just want to make history. I feel in my prime, and I enjoy this kind of moment.' I believe in my skills, and I'm very confident with how strong I am. I believe in me. He has a lot of skills, a lot of amateur experience. 'I feel alive when I have this kind of challenge. 'He's a really good champion, a really good fighter,' he said. But I know, and I'm ready.

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Canelo vs. Bivol live updates, results, highlights | DAZN News South ... (DAZN News US)

Canelo Alvarez looks to become a two-time light heavyweight champion. But he's got a stern test in front of him.

Let's see if Giyasov amps up the pressure and attempts to close the show. However, Gomez roared back with a combination punctuated by a left hook to wobble Giyasov. An exciting end of the round. It didn't take Zhang long to get the late replacement out of there. A dominant performance from Giyasov as he dropped Gomez three times in the fight. In the co-main event of Canelo vs. He came firing to begin the second, and it paid off. Love went into a jab, and Collaz landed an overhand left to the top of Love's to send him to the mat. I’ve had a long journey to this moment, and now I have to do my job." The crowd is letting them they aren't liking the lack of action thus far. “I need to take other challenges for myself, not just for my history, but I need to feel that kind of challenge. "I’ve asked my team for many years, I want to fight the best guys, and now I’ve got this fight. To go up to 175, have the opportunity to win another title, it’s amazing for me.”

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Canelo Alvarez vs. Dmitry Bivol live fight updates, results, highlights ... (Sporting News)

Will we see more gold put around Canelo Alvarez's waist? The Sporting News has you covered with updates on Canelo's fight against Dmitry Bivol.

The Canelo vs. Canelo Alvarez vs. Canelo Alvarez vs. Canelo Alvarez vs. One thing is for sure, if Castro is going to compete with the upper crust of a loaded lightweight division, he's going to have to tighten up that defense. MORE: Canelo Alvarez vs. Canelo accomplished that feat in 11 months. Canelo Alvarez vs. Once again, Canelo Alvarez will be fighting for a light-heavyweight title. But Castro is a good young prospect with impressive punch variety. The Russian beat Felix Valera in 2016 to win the interim WBA light heavyweight title. After suffering the only loss of his career in 2013 against Floyd Mayweather, Canelo is 15-0-1.

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Canelo vs Bivol live stream: how to watch boxing online from ... (Techradar)

Here's how to get a Canelo vs Bivol live stream and watch the light heavyweight fight wherever you are today, as Saul Alvarez steps up a weight class with ...

The Canelo vs Bivol fight is being shown on DAZN in the US and Canada, too. We've tested all of the major VPN services and we rate ExpressVPN as the absolute best. We've already rounded up ways to watch the boxing in various countries around the world. Whether a similar approach would work against Bivol (19–0) remains to be seen. That means if you're in a Mexico, you can also watch online via the network's website. Here's how to get started. Take a look at the price where you live to watch a Canelo vs Bivol live stream on DAZN. Canelo (57–1–2) has fought at light heavyweight once before, against then-WBO champion Sergey Kovalev in 2019. Undefeated Dmitry Bivol has been a dominant force in the division since 2017, and has put his WBA (Super) light heavyweight belt on the line. Pound-for-pound, nobody measures up to Saul "Canelo" Alvarez. In his last fight, the four-division world champion became the first ever undisputed champion at super middleweight, but he's now stepping up to light heavyweight to compete with the bigger boys. Subscribe to a VPN to unblock the Canelo vs Bivol free live stream from abroad. Read on as we explain how to watch a Canelo vs Bivol live stream online from anywhere.

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Canelo vs Bivol LIVE: Fight stream, latest updates and how to watch ... (The Independent)

Canelo (57-1-2, 39 knockouts) has held multiple belts across four weight classes, and tonight he returns to the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and to the division ...

Follow live updates from Canelo vs Bivol and the undercard, below. Should the 31-year-old triumph here, he will go head to head with old rival Gennady Golovkin for the third time, but Canelo is already looking ahead to the possibility of a catchweight clash with Oleksandr Usyk – the former undisputed cruiserweight champion who now holds heavyweight gold. Standing between Alvarez and another title, however, is the unbeaten Bivol (19-0, 11 KOs).

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Canelo Álvarez vs. Dmitry Bivol: Live updates, betting odds, start ... (Los Angeles Times)

What time does Canelo vs. Bivol start and where can I watch it? Follow along for the start time, betting odds, analysis, live updates and more.

To buy the event, you either need a $19.99 monthly subscription or a $149.99 yearly subscription to DAZN to have the ability to purchase the fight for an extra $59.99. DAZN has also partnered with Barstool Sports to provide an alternative broadcast featuring some of the media company’s talent. If you’re more of bar and restaurant type of fan, Joe Hand Promotions has a complete list of establishments that are serving up the fight across the country. LAS VEGAS — Canelo Álvarez’s fight against Dmitry Bivol can be streamed on DAZN pay-per-view.

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Canelo Alvarez Vs. Dmitry Bivol: Odds, Purses, Records, Prediction (Forbes)

Canelo Alvarez has already held a light heavyweight title, knocking out Sergey Kovalev in 2019 to grab his belt. Now, Alvarez wants another chance to add to ...

Here’s more info on the Canelo Alvarez vs. Kovalev, $20 million vs. After making $35 million vs. He’ll figure out Bivol, maybe hurt him late in the fight and walk away with a close decision victory. I wouldn’t bother with Alvarez’s money line, but if you think Bivol could beat Alvarez once out of every five times they fought (and I think that’s certainly a possibility), you could snatch him up at his money line price. Alvarez has been a solid betting favorite since this fight was first announced, but Bivol’s odds continue to get longer. Here’s everything you need to know about Canelo Alvarez vs. “I like challenges, it makes me feel alive—challenges for me in everything in my life,” Alvarez said. Yes, Bivol’s power isn’t always evident, and Alvarez has a fantastic chin. While Kovalev was a heavier puncher than Bivol, his skills had already begun to deteriorate when he matched up vs. But Bivol is four inches taller than Alvarez, and he’s never been knocked down. Now, Alvarez wants another chance to add to his world title collection.

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Canelo vs Bivol Live Stream Results and Start Time: Odds ... (The Athletic)

Canelo Alvarez, the face of boxing, will take on one of the toughest tests of his career on Saturday night when he moves up to light heavyweight to face WBA ...

GGG. But, will it be enough? Tonight, Canelo will get tested like he hasn’t been since the first fight vs. DAZN PPV in US & Canada pic.twitter.com/USz9AkBPgi May 8, 2022 •4h ago The latest odds have Canelo Alvarez as a big favorite. DAZN PPV in US & Canada pic.twitter.com/mY83kFmo9h May 8, 2022 •1h ago DAZN PPV in US & Canada pic.twitter.com/IrO6kxDu5J May 8, 2022 •1h ago The 12-round fight between Montana Love and Gabriel Gollaz Valenzuela is underway. It looks like it will go the distance, which means a longer way to get to Canelo vs. Bivol, of Russia, is undefeated through 19 bouts and has the size and power to present problems for Alvarez.

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Dmitry Bivol dominates, upsets Canelo Alvarez; Montana Love wins ... (ESPN)

Dmitri Bivol defended his WBA "super" light heavyweight title with an impressive unanimous decision victory over Canelo Alvarez.

10-9, Bivol. 118-110, Bivol. The 39-year-old from China drilled Alexander with a left hand in the opening round, and referee Robert Hoyle didn't bother to count. Round 1: Bivol was incredibly active with the jab, his best weapon. He rebounded nicely down the stretch with powerful right hand followed by a left hook to the body. He continues to find success at range with the jab, and he's reeling off combos that meet the mark. Finally, in the closing seconds of the frame, Alvarez broke through with a big right uppercut. Round 4: Canelo pressing hard but Bivol catching most of the shots on the gloves. The boxing acumen, footwork and size of Bivol proving to be a formidable challenge. Is the upset in the air? He was able to press Bivol on the ropes and landed a couple of solid body shots as the crowd roared, seemingly trying to cheer him to victory. Bivol looks fresh and continues to use his legs and jab to outbox Canelo. Alvarez running out of time. Round 11: Biggest round of the fight for Bivol, who blasts Alvarez with a bundle of power shots.

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Canelo Alvarez vs. Dmitry Bivol fight results, highlights: Russian ... (CBSSports.com)

Bivol controlled the fight from the outset in turning away the challenge of the undisputed super middleweight champion.

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Results: Love, Shakram Giyasov, Castro, Zhang win on Canelo ... (Bad Left Hook)

All four favorites won on the Canelo vs Bivol undercard, with some knockouts and some close decisions along the way.

This fight was really a prelims-level fight, but again, Matchroom are very high on Castro and want him in the spotlight, even in fights where he’s not being challenged at all. That’s a fight everyone hopes will be rescheduled, as Zhang was actually willing to get in a damn ring with Hrgovic after several other fighters of note passed on the eliminator chance. Zhang (24-0-1, 18 KO) didn’t have the opponent he wanted, but did what you’d want him to do here. That got him dropped in his previous fight, though he did show grit and an ability to handle adversity by getting up to win clearly. Matchroom and Eddie Hearn are clearly fascinated with Castro, the 22-year-old lightweight prospect from Fresno, and there are reasons for that. Love and Gollaz (25-3-1, 15 KO) both had their success, and both found it a tough style matchup in the moments where the other man’s style was working. Giyasov, a 28-year-old welterweight from Uzbekistan, has that sort of style that the Uzbek amateur standouts who have gone pro display a lot these days; I call it an “arrogant” style, but I don’t fully mean it as a negative criticism, either. Love, 27, is someone Matchroom think can be in line to fight for a 140 lb world title by 2023, and as long as he doesn’t lose a fight by then, they’re probably right. It’s fun to watch, and they come by the arrogance in their style honestly, because they truly believe they’re better than their opponents. Gomez made this a good fight, though, in spite of what the scores will lead you to think, and he was dangerous throughout. Gollaz, also 27, can take something from this, and know he’s still in the game. Love dropped Gollaz in the first round, Gollaz dropped Love in the second round, and from there they had swings in that momentum, but also none of them wildly dramatic, and the fight never caught fire despite being competitive throughout.

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Canelo vs. Bivol results: Dmitry Bivol outworks Canelo Alvarez to ... (MMA Fighting)

Dmitry Bivol retained his WBA light heavyweight title with a clear-cut decision win over boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez.

Though the final scores had the judges giving Bivol the win by a differential of just two rounds, several more could arguably have gone in Bivol’s favor as Canelo just never seemed to be able to get his offense going. While Canelo did well closing the distance to get in range for his power punches, the majority of them were dulled by Bivol’s tight guard. The taller Bivol (20-0, 11 KOs) controlled much of the action with a precise jab, deftly mixing in damaging combinations as his confidence (and Canelo’s frustration) grew.

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Canelo vs Bivol live stream: how to watch boxing online from ... (Techradar)

Here's how to get a Canelo vs Bivol live stream and watch the light heavyweight fight wherever you are today, as Saul Alvarez steps up a weight class with ...

The Canelo vs Bivol fight is being shown on DAZN in the US and Canada, too. We've tested all of the major VPN services and we rate ExpressVPN as the absolute best. We've already rounded up ways to watch the boxing in various countries around the world. Whether a similar approach would work against Bivol (19–0) remains to be seen. That means if you're in a Mexico, you can also watch online via the network's website. Here's how to get started. Take a look at the price where you live to watch a Canelo vs Bivol live stream on DAZN. Canelo (57–1–2) has fought at light heavyweight once before, against then-WBO champion Sergey Kovalev in 2019. Undefeated Dmitry Bivol has been a dominant force in the division since 2017, and has put his WBA (Super) light heavyweight belt on the line. Pound-for-pound, nobody measures up to Saul "Canelo" Alvarez. In his last fight, the four-division world champion became the first ever undisputed champion at super middleweight, but he's now stepping up to light heavyweight to compete with the bigger boys. Subscribe to a VPN to unblock the Canelo vs Bivol free live stream from abroad. Read on as we explain how to watch a Canelo vs Bivol live stream online from anywhere.

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Canelo vs. Bivol Results: Live updates of the undercard and main ... (MMA Fighting)

MMA Fighting has Canelo vs. Bivol results live for the Canelo Alvarez vs. Dmitry Bivol fight card at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday night.

Right body shot scores for Gollaz. Gollaz to the body again. Gollaz advances with the jab, Love is there to catch him with a combo. Love with a hard counter left to the body. Counter left scores for Love. Love throws the left, but it just leads to a clinch. Love to the body, follows with a right. Good jab by Gollaz. He hits a another one as he pursues Love. Love to the body. Round 10: Gomez starts the last round with a jab. Round 3: Gollaz with a combo to back Love off, but Love gets inside and pops him with a left. Giyasov zips a straight right to the body. Vicente with a hook to the body, then a right up top. Gomez throws a hard punch to the midsection. Right hand to the body for Giyasov.

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Canelo vs. Bivol: Live updates, round-by-round scoring results for ... (DraftKings Nation)

Canelo Alvarez (L) and WBA light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol (R face off Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images. The pound-for-pound king ...

Here’s the full undercard: He has one previous fight at light heavyweight, beating Sergey Kovalev via 11th round knockout to claim the WBO title in 2019. The preliminary card gets started at 4:30 p.m. ET and features six undefeated fighters across four fights.

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Canelo vs Bivol: Alvarez sends out defiant message after WBA title ... (Daily Mail)

The pound-for-pound star was dominated from the opening bell to the last by Bivol, who announced himself to the world with a scintillating performance as he ...

I am ready for the rematch, I just want to make sure I win and am treated like a champion now.' 'I took this fight because I just wanted the opportunity and I appreciate the opportunity. He had a good speed and power. After hard punches, he relaxed and tired. I felt like I maybe did enough to win the fight but that's boxing. 'Congrats to [Canelo], he's a great champion and I respect him.

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Canelo Alvarez handed boxing lesson by Dmitry Bivol to set up ... (The Independent)

The Mexican superstar was flat throughout the 12 rounds, with the WBA light heavyweight champion delivering a polished performance to defend his belt.

He has won world titles at four weights, regularly receives $35m for fights, beaten the very best and on Saturday night he met a man who refused to be part of the Canelo story. What a sequence: Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte, Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano and now Canelo is toppled in Las Vegas by Bivol in a fight to restore faith in a city where men are too often broken in the boxing ring. His career started in the saw-dust pits of Mexican boxing when he was just a kid of fifteen; a kid fighting for pesos in 2005 and now he rules the business. Canelo fought like a man who had been told to be patient and that victory would be his in the later rounds or courtesy of the judges. Bivol looked to have won eight of the twelve rounds and perhaps a couple more. However, beyond the tiny celebration that the right man did get the decision, there remains the fact that had Bivol not won the last round, he would have finished the fight with a draw – that would have been a heist. There were a lot of close rounds, rounds when Bivol’s jab could be ignored and the few body punches or wide hooks from Canelo, caught the eye of the three judges at ringside. Canelo was marked, grazed and flat at the end. Canelo has been behind in big fights before and done enough in the later rounds or found the punches to finish the fight. Sure, Canelo mixed his attacks, went for the arms, the chest, but Bivol never rushed his work. Bivol was too big and smart and Canelo knew it. It was a flawless display from the Kyrgyzstan-born Russian.

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Canelo Alvarez vs. Dmitry Bivol results, takeaways: What can the ... (CBSSports.com)

After unifying four world championships at super middleweight and with plenty of other possibilities on the table, Alvarez chose to return to light heavyweight, ...

Bivol is a young 31, he'll be around for the rematch sometime in the future. A rematch with Bivol could easily come down the road and lose none of the prestige. Given that fixing the issues he had against Bivol is a huge task, it wouldn't be unreasonable for Alvarez to return to super middleweight, a division where he is still the undisputed four-belt champion. Instead, Canelo needs to throw more punches and make sure Bivol isn't able to dictate the action. As Bivol stuck to the playbook, landing quick combinations and a sometimes seemingly-endless string of jabs, Alvarez began to look lost. He can not afford to be the man being pushed backward as Bivol unleashed punches in numbers that simply dwarf what he is putting out.

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Canelo vs Bivol: Judges scorecards show Canelo was one round ... (Daily Mail)

Logan Paul is leading the calls for 'change' in boxing after judges' scorecards showed Canelo Alvarez was one round away from earning a questionable draw ...

The Athletic's Mike Coppinger said: 'Dmitry Bivol won the 12th round on all three scorecards and needed to to avoid a draw. Disgusting display from the judges. 116-112 Bivol is giving Canelo every benefit of the doubt.' CANELO WON ALL FIRST 4 ROUNDS ON EVERY SCORECARD. That is filled before the fight cards. The fact all three judges gave the first four rounds to Canelo once again INSANE'. as Logan Paul calls for 'change' after the latest judging controversy

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Canelo Alvarez vs Dmitry Bivol scorecards show how close Mexican ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Scorecards for Alvarez's defeat to Bivol show the Russian only narrowly awarded unanimous decision victory, needing to win the final round to avoid a draw ...

I respect all his team. But I definitely didn't lose the fight. I don't feel like I lost the fight. After four rounds of the fight, Alvarez was judged to have been ahead by a score of 40-36 on all three scorecards despite most acknowledging his difficult start to proceedings. If the Mexican had scored a final round knockdown, he would have been crowned champion despite having looked extremely fatigued in the closing stages as he struggled to come to terms with the Russian's display. However, despite consensus from fans and experts suggesting the margin of defeat was much greater, Alvarez came close to being handed victory.

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Canelo Alvarez vs Dmitry Bivol controversial scorecards revealed ... (talkSPORT.com)

They say you can't beat Canelo Alvarez in Las Vegas, but Dmitry Bivol pulled off a huge upset to get the job done, although the judges almost denied t.

“Give me three years and I take out Canelo in the same way. You can suck my d***. I’m coming and I’m beating Canelo in three f****** years. “And just like that, Canelo Alvarez loses to Dmitry Bivol,” he started. Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of qualifying bets. Bet £10 & Get £50 in Free Bets for new customers at bet365. Time for change.”

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How to watch and live stream Canelo Alvarez vs Dmitry Bivol online ... (Manchester Evening News)

All the key DAZN and live streaming information you need ahead of Canelo vs Bivol at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

talkSPORT will also be bringing all the latest news and action throughout the week. Who is on the undercard of Canelo Alvarez vs Dmitry Bivol? How can I watch Canelo Alvarez vs Dmitry Bivol?

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Why Canelo Alvarez vs. Dmitry Bivol rematch might not happen (Los Angeles Times)

Dmitry Bivol is open to a rematch against Canelo Alvarez, but the four-belt Mexican boxing champion and his promoter might want Gennadiy Golovkin next.

They’re slated to fight in June. Bivol could fight the winner for the division’s unification. But nothing in his career will top what happened Saturday, when he finally was given the attention he deserved. All Álvarez needed to do was beat Bivol. In the end, Golovkin decided not to travel to Vegas. That avoided some awkwardness. On the return of the Mexican superstar to the Strip on Cinco de Mayo weekend. Gennadiy Golovkin originally was scheduled to attend the fight. The lead-up to the fight focused on everything but the fight. He speculated that’s why he was fatigued at the end of the fight. He knocked out Sergey Kovalev in his first try, but Kovalev was battered and overmatched. Álvarez was stepping out of his comfort zone to 175 pounds for just the second time. By moving up in weight class to fight Dmitry Bivol, Canelo Álvarez crossed one line too many. There were no other signs of a 12-round fight against the consensus top pound-for-pound fighter in the world. His left arm was bright red from Álvarez’s failed attempts to crack his defense.

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