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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.

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.

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Many fans hilariously took to social media to share their thoughts.

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.

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.

User @fastasfoook hilariously added that Alvarez was trying to become a bodybuilder, especially with the ‘heavy’ weight he carried.

Another fan @HThundering also suggested a potential career change for Alvarez.

Similarly, user @gifdsports also drew similarities to WWE.

Additionally, user @Bj01477 expressed confusion on how the duo ended up in that situation.

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.

User@JayLGK mentioned that Alvarez should not be compared to the unbeaten Floyd Mayweather.

Another user also reiterated on the comment Alvarez would have taken down a prime Roy Jones Jr.

User @YOLO_4_real felt that Alvarez should stick to fighting in the middleweight division.

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Similarly, user @SpicyMami_ also felt that Alvarez does not belong in the light heavyweight division.

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What do you think of the fan reactions? Let us know in the comments below.

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