The boxing world bore witness to one of the biggest upsets of the year as Dmitry Bivol put on a masterclass. Four-division champion Canelo Alvarez succumbed to defeat against the WBA light heavyweight champion and suffered just his second career setback in 61 fights.
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The heavyweight main event was a sight to behold. However, a few days after the fight, some behind-the-scenes moments have come to light.
Eddy Reynoso’s shocking words to Canelo Alvarez
Alvarez’s trusted coach and trainer had his job cut out for him during the light heavyweight bout. Consequently, in a video posted by Matchroom Boxing on Twitter, fans could get a closer look at what happened before the last round.
😲 "Three f**king minutes… Use them well… You can't knock him out now!"
Plenty of unseen footage and unique angles from #CaneloBivol dropping shortly here: https://t.co/ivHCSCwaTh pic.twitter.com/0IXGexwJEe
— Matchroom Boxing (@MatchroomBoxing) May 10, 2022
Reynoso started the pep talk by asking the fighter how he was feeling. Alvarez replied he was feeling good, but also a little tired. The trainer urged Alvarez to showcase the best version of himself.
Surprisingly Reynoso proceeded to tell Alvarez he can’t stop Bivol. He stated, “It’s the last f****** round!… He’s heavier than you, and you can’t knock him out now.”
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This comes as a shock because Alvarez is a world-renowned knockout specialist. Finally, seconds before the bell, Reynoso reminded Alvarez about the crucial minutes of the round. He said, “Three f****** minutes, use them well, ok?” Although, the result didn’t go the way Alvarez wanted it to go.
What happened during Canelo vs Bivol?
In a highly anticipated fight where Alvarez was the clear favorite going into the match, Bivol outshone the Mexican in every possible way and left him in the dust.
USA Today via Reuters
May 7, 2022; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Canelo Alvarez (pink trunks) and Dimitry Bivol (black trunks) box during their light heavyweight championship bout at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
This helped him join Floyd Mayweather as the only other man to beat Alvarez.
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