Light heavyweight champion, Dmitry Bivol, defended his title against Canelo Alvarez at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada. Moreover, he showcased a stellar performance to be declared the winner by decision.
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In victory, Bivol retained his WBA (Super) light heavyweight title. However, a rather intriguing turn of events during the fight caught the eye of boxing eyes.
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In the heat of battle, a frustrated Alvarez literally carried Bivol on his shoulders across the ring. And this move by the usual calm Alvarez surprised fans.
Many fans hilariously took to social media to share their thoughts.
Getting ready for Usman 👀
— Kerry Copito 🇲🇽 (@97_0scar) May 8, 2022
User @97_0scar mentioned that Alvarez was preparing for his match with the UFC welterweight champion, Kamaru Usman. Previously, Usman had called out Alvarez, asking him for a fight.
Great clinch-break skills there.
— DaeH̸̬̒H̵̡͔̀ (@Daemon788) May 8, 2022
Similarly, user @Daemon788 also compared Alvarez’s move to a potential transition to MMA. Moreover, the user mentioned that Alvarez had great clinch-break skills.
Canelo is going from boxer to bodybuilder
— fast (@fastasfooook) May 8, 2022
User @fastasfoook hilariously added that Alvarez was trying to become a bodybuilder, especially with the ‘heavy’ weight he carried.
Transitioning to the WWE? 🤔
— Yoda the Cat (@HThundering) May 8, 2022
Another fan @HThundering also suggested a potential career change for Alvarez.
Canelo said fuck it, Imma go WWE #CaneloBivol pic.twitter.com/8FN1MJkE3f
— gifdsports (@gifdsports) May 8, 2022
Similarly, user @gifdsports also drew similarities to WWE.
How did he get there?
— MOBOLAJI_14 (@Bj01477) May 8, 2022
Additionally, user @Bj01477 expressed confusion on how the duo ended up in that situation.
Bivol has Canelo so Frustrated, Nelo started wrestling. #CaneloBivol pic.twitter.com/J8uU9WGRKn
— CRiZZO (@crizzonet) May 8, 2022
However, user @crizzonet was quick to point out that the frustration during the fight was what led to Alvarez carrying Bivol.
Fan reactions to Canelo Alvarez losing to Dmitry Bivol
Boxing fans were all praise for DmitryBivol’s spectacular performance against Canelo Alvarez. Moreover, fans were also surprised by the loss of the formidable Alvarez.
Don’t compare Canelo Alvarez to Floyd Mayweather EVER again. pic.twitter.com/5hKtQQ6e0C
— JAY® (@JayLGK) May 8, 2022
User@JayLGK mentioned that Alvarez should not be compared to the unbeaten Floyd Mayweather.
They swore that Canelo would beat a prime Roy Jones Jr at 175? #CaneloBivol
pic.twitter.com/uXOAlEVwi7— Iz (@Iz_Philly) May 8, 2022
Another user also reiterated on the comment Alvarez would have taken down a prime Roy Jones Jr.
Canelo stay away from bigger guys. This fight proved he has nothing to do against prime 175 lb boxers, especially if they are as good as Bivol. His punch power goes away. Imagine what Usyk will do to him😂😂😂go fight other middleweights#CaneloBivol pic.twitter.com/oTguTu5GNs
— Lunah Tuc (@YOLO_4_real) May 8, 2022
User @YOLO_4_real felt that Alvarez should stick to fighting in the middleweight division.
I’m NOT interested in a rematch.
Canelo does NOT belong in this weight class. #canelobivol— Spicy 🌶 (@SpicyMami__) May 8, 2022
Similarly, user @SpicyMami_ also felt that Alvarez does not belong in the light heavyweight division.
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