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Canelo Alvarez Makes a Worrying Admission About Dmitry Bivol

Published 03/02/2022, 1:08 AM EST

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Canelo Alvarez is all set to throw fists against Russian pugilist Dmitry Bivol. This is going to be a big event as the pound-for-pound king will return to the light heavyweight division after rising to the top at super middleweight and becoming the maiden undisputed champion at the weight class.

After beating Caleb Plant in November, the champ clarified he wanted to challenge himself. Canelo got his wish and secured a fight against the undefeated Bivol.

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While training for that bout, the legend had some words of praise for his upcoming opponent. In a conversation with ESNEWS, he said, “He is a hard fighter, he’s a very good fighter. And I want to make history.”

Prior to this, the Mexican star told Matchroom Boxing, “I am very happy with this fight against Dmitry Bivol. It is another great challenge for me and my career — especially as I go up in weight and face an exceptional light heavyweight champion like Bivol.”

What’s next for Canelo Alvarez in the year 2022?

As of now, the undisputed super-middleweight champion is perfecting his technique for an epic showdown on May 7th. However, the venue is yet to be clarified.

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Moreover, there are several opponents knocking at Mexican’s door. But as per the reports, the Mexican will face IBF and IBO middleweight titleholder Gennady Golovkin in his second fight for 2022. This trilogy is contingent on both men winning their next fights.

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Alvarez and Golovkin had fought in 2017 and 2018.

While the first battle was a draw, Canelo secured a close victory in the second bout. However, as both fights were action-packed and featured elite-level boxing, fans will be eager to witness the third battle.

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One man will look to maintain his own undefeated record and deny Alvarez the opportunity to get that fight. Do you think Dmitry Bivol can become the second man to beat Alvarez? Let us know in the comments below.

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Abhishek Singh is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports. Following the completion of his training as an amateur boxer, he is currently preparing to appear for trials at the state and national levels. With over 3 years of experience in playing the sport, Abhishek is also the holder of a Bachelor's in Arts degree from the University of Delhi.
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