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The four-division champion Canelo Alvarez is one of the biggest names in the sport of boxing. The Mexican is set to take on the WBA light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol in a highly anticipated bout. The two fighters have etched their mark in the history of the sport.

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Canelo will look to conquer the light heavyweight division as well on Saturday 7th May 2022 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

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Comparing the Fighting style of Canelo Alvarez and Dmitry Bivol

The two boxers boast different fighting styles of their own. Canelo is a Mexican fighter. However, he doesn’t fight like the traditional fast-paced explosive Mexican boxers. He employs a more methodical and tactical approach. Canelo looks to strategically break his opponent down and win by decision or a late stoppage.

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Bivol, on the other hand, is known for his intelligent boxing. He is organized and refrains from wasting any of his punches. He boxes with precision while giving very limited openings to his opponents.

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Who has better dietary plans, Canelo or Bivol?

In preparation for his fight against Bivol, Canelo has made some significant changes to his diet. The Mexican has adopted a vegan diet to bulk up to the light heavyweight division. Canelo states that he feels good, and he adapts very quickly, so this shift hasn’t been difficult on him.

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READ MORE: Everything You Need to Know About Canelo Alvarez’s Vegan Diet

On the other hand, there are no reliable sources pertaining to Dmitry Bivol’s dietary plans.

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Are Canelo’s workout routines more serious than Dmitry Bivol’s?

Canelo is hell-bent on following a routine. He hails it in high regard. Due to this, he trains 6 days a week, of which, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday are for all kinds of boxing training, from jump rope, and shadowboxing to strategy and game planning. Whereas Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday are for sparring, which Canelo regards as the “Hardest thing” he does.

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Meanwhile, Bivol also works as hard as any other champion would. However, there are no reliable sources detailing his workout regime at the moment.

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Best Knockout moments of Canelo Alvarez and Dmitry Bivol

39 of Canelos’s 57 wins have come via knockout. This technical boxer packs a power punch when he needs to. In his fight against Alfonso Gomez on the undercard of Mayweather Vs Ortiz, Canelo delivered a scintillating knockdown and won via stoppage in the sixth round.

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Bivol usually wins by outboxing his opponents. However, he has his moments where he displays incredible knockout power. For instance, his 12th round stoppage against Sullivan Barrera.

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What do you think about the fighting styles, diet, and workout routines of Canelo and Bivol? Let us know in the comments below.

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