Canelo

The Mexican superstar was flat throughout the 12 rounds, with the WBA light heavyweight champion delivering a polished performance to defend his belt.

He has won world titles at four weights, regularly receives $35m for fights, beaten the very best and on Saturday night he met a man who refused to be part of the Canelo story. What a sequence: Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte, Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano and now Canelo is toppled in Las Vegas by Bivol in a fight to restore faith in a city where men are too often broken in the boxing ring. His career started in the saw-dust pits of Mexican boxing when he was just a kid of fifteen; a kid fighting for pesos in 2005 and now he rules the business. Canelo fought like a man who had been told to be patient and that victory would be his in the later rounds or courtesy of the judges. Bivol looked to have won eight of the twelve rounds and perhaps a couple more. However, beyond the tiny celebration that the right man did get the decision, there remains the fact that had Bivol not won the last round, he would have finished the fight with a draw – that would have been a heist. There were a lot of close rounds, rounds when Bivol’s jab could be ignored and the few body punches or wide hooks from Canelo, caught the eye of the three judges at ringside. Canelo was marked, grazed and flat at the end. Canelo has been behind in big fights before and done enough in the later rounds or found the punches to finish the fight. Sure, Canelo mixed his attacks, went for the arms, the chest, but Bivol never rushed his work. Bivol was too big and smart and Canelo knew it. It was a flawless display from the Kyrgyzstan-born Russian.

Canelo Alvarez could rematch Dmitry Bivol, but should he? That and more as we look at what could be next for both fighters.

Zurdo says lots of things, but also does things like leaving the company that has easy-to-make big fights for him to sign with Golden Boy and fight Yunieski Gonzalez and Dominic Boesel, so who knows? For what it’s worth, Bivol has already beaten Smith, but a rematch between those two would still be a big one if Smith beats Beterbiev, in part because it would be an undisputed championship fight. You can do that again in May 2023, and it will be bigger than this fight was, because the Canelo fans are going to be even more invigorated, hoping to see their guy get his “revenge,” and way more people are going to believe that Bivol can win. The Golovkin team would have been insane to allow that into the contract after wanting that fight for almost four years. I think he’s a proud man and would, if he were to fight and beat Golovkin in September, definitely still want the Bivol rematch. They’ve been in most minds the clear top two light heavyweights in the sport for a while now. It’s a fight we’ve speculated on and discussed and made predictions about for a long time now. He has to find the motivation in different ways. They fought in 2017 and 2018 at middleweight, with a controversial draw the first time and a controversial Canelo win in the rematch. In short, Canelo and his team wanted to make sure they’d have a chance to run it back at their discretion, if indeed Bivol got the win. And that’s because the story for many is just as much “Canelo lost” as it is “Bivol won.” And while we’re not paid by the click because this isn’t actually isn’t 2002 anymore, the truth is, to maximize readership, Canelo is the lead. He doesn’t seem delusional about the fact that he’ll never be as “hungry” as he used to be, literally or metaphorically.

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Bivol seemingly took control in the fifth round, when he got Alvarez on the ropes and landed several punches to his face. Zhilei Zhang (24-0-1, 19 KOs) knocked out Scott Alexander just 1:54 in the first round in a heavyweight clash. “I definitely didn’t lose the fight,” Alvarez said through a translator. “I knew that he has hard punches and he will beat on my body or my arm,” Bivol said. “Doesn’t matter which one, first or second, doesn’t matter to me — I just wanted this fight,” Bivol said of the ring entrance. In dominating fashion, Bivol landed 36% of his power punches, per CompuBox, and outpunched Canelo, 152-84.

Dmitry Bivol extinguished Canelo Alverez in a 12-round tussle. The Russian was able to retain his world title with a score of 115-113, 115-113, 115-113.

He didn’t throw in a bag of punches in the 10th round but tried to make sure that Canelo chases after him. In the eighth round, he threw a couple of three and four punches on Canelo, gave him a jab, and returned to the ropes again. The time was running out for the Mexican, so he decided to go with the kill or die mentality in the ninth round. With the crowd urging Canelo on, the Mexican threw in a one-two at the start of the sixth round. At the start of the fifth round, the Mexican tried to corner the champion. In the second round, Bivol once again was the faster one out of the blocks.

Will we see more gold put around Canelo Alvarez's waist? The Sporting News has you covered with updates on Canelo's fight against Dmitry Bivol.

The Canelo vs. Canelo Alvarez vs. Canelo Alvarez vs. Canelo Alvarez vs. One thing is for sure, if Castro is going to compete with the upper crust of a loaded lightweight division, he's going to have to tighten up that defense. MORE: Canelo Alvarez vs. Canelo accomplished that feat in 11 months. Canelo Alvarez vs. Once again, Canelo Alvarez will be fighting for a light-heavyweight title. But Castro is a good young prospect with impressive punch variety. The Russian beat Felix Valera in 2016 to win the interim WBA light heavyweight title. After suffering the only loss of his career in 2013 against Floyd Mayweather, Canelo is 15-0-1.

The Russian light heavyweight champion retained his title with a shocking victory by unanimous decision over the heavy favorite.

But make no mistake: Bivol is the real deal. Yet all week Bivol expressed confidence—a quiet confidence that he had the skill set to beat Canelo. And he did. A quiet storyline coming into this fight was Álvarez’s decision to switch to a mainly vegan diet. But is it the right decision? But there’s a lot to unpack from Canelo’s performance. Not since his first fight with Gennadiy Golovkin has Álvarez been backed up as often as he was against Bivol. When Álvarez came forward, Bivol kept his guard up.

Canelo Alvarez feels he should have gotten the nod, saying Dmitry Bivol won no more than four or five rounds of their fight.

“I felt comfortable on the ropes. “I’m proud, I’m very proud, and I’m a very competitive person. “I always like to learn from things. I felt really comfortable there.” “I think, as I said, I think he won four or five rounds maximum. I gave the best of me in a different weight class. But personally, I feel as I said, that he only won four or five rounds.” I think I got a little bit tired towards the final rounds, but I felt good. Tonight I was looking for greatness.” “Maybe the weight was a slight issue, and I didn’t feel 100 percent during the fight. I think perhaps, maybe I lost four or five rounds, but I definitely didn’t lose the fight. I do feel that I won the fight.

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In the eleventh, Canelo came out swinging a lot of punches but he was unable to land. Bivol was doing his boxing, before Canelo came out swinging over and over with punches, but not landing many of them. Canelo came out swinging at the start of the ninth. At the start of the sixth, Bivol was unloading with hard combinations. Canelo was able to start landing a few to the body, before Bivol came back with a few punches of his own. Bivol continued to jab heavy in the second.

LAS VEGAS — Canelo Alvarez lost for the first time in over eight years on Saturday night losing by unanimous decision to WBA (super) light heavyweight ...

"I don't feel like I lost the fight. It made me not feel 100 percent during the fight." But I definitely didn't lose the fight.

Russian light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol stunned the boxing world Saturday night, winning by a unanimous decision against star Canelo Álvarez – only ...

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Canelo Álvarez takes a punch in the ring from Dmitry Bivol. Dmitry Bivol throws a punch against Canelo Álvarez during a light heavyweight title fight on ...

He was a super middleweight.” Álvarez said he wasn’t exempt from the certain realities. He called for a rematch but won’t have a chance of winning that either. He pawed with his jab in the first couple of rounds but started throwing the punch with greater force and following it with straight rights. Álvarez was flat-footed and advanced in straight lines. Team Álvarez’s excessive confidence was visible in how Álvarez attacked. At 6 feet, Bivol had a 4½-inch height advantage over Álvarez. Bivol didn’t shake every time his arms were hit, as some of Álvarez’s lesser opponents had. Bivol gradually gained confidence over the fight. Álvarez offered lip service about the kind of challenge Bivol would present him but clearly didn’t mean it. (Smith was a part-time laborer who knocked a 51-year-old Bernard Hopkins out of the ring in Hopkins’ farewell fight.) Bivol’s signature victory was over someone named Joe Smith Jr., who, incidentally, owed his fame to a moment of arrogance by another champion. Don’t give any credence to Álvarez’s claim that he thought he beat Dmitry Bivol on Saturday night.

Meeting champion 175-pounder Dmitry Bivol in peak shape was a "bridge too far" for Canelo Alvarez, but pride may interfere with return to 168.

That’s what people want to see." "I’ve gone up and I’ve fought at 175 – out of my comfort zone, at a weight that’s not mine," Alvarez said. "When I saw him walking to the ring and I heard the crowd, I enjoyed hearing that," Bivol said. Bivol had to set aside more than the crowd. "I enjoyed this fight," Bivol said. That’s what I want to do. No problem for me." "We’re going to go see what’s next, talk about it and we’ll let you know," Alvarez said. I gave the best of me." I was ready for this." "I proved myself today. "I’m looking for challenges that take me out of my comfort zone," Alvarez said.

After his landmark win against Saul 'Canelo' Álvarez, the Russian showed he is not a fighter who goes in for bluster and bombast.

Bivol wanted to dedicate his win to “all people from a small, small city who want to achieve a lot – it’s possible”. It was a reminder of a conversation earlier in the week when he explained that his parents had given him a layered identity. He will fly back to St Petersburg on Monday. Hopefully Bivol will retain his charming humility and shy away from any attempt by Putin, or the president’s fervent supporters, to turn his outstanding bravery and skill into a celebration of Russian aggression and expansion. Bivol needed to be serious and concentrated in the ring because he praised Canelo as a great champion. Bivol, in his own diffident way, will be happier in the company of his family and a heritage rooted in Kazakhstan, Moldova, Korea and Kyrgyzstan. Those memories had framed our interview but Bivol looked a very different man after dazzling Canelo. “There were too many serious things in my head,” he said of his quiet intensity throughout fight week. Bivol conceded that war in Ukraine saddened him but he avoided criticising Putin by claiming that, as a sportsman, he was not qualified to comment on political issues. Hearn had helped to drive the $160m deal which Canelo received for three fights meant to happen this year. The 31‑year‑old Russian had just dominated Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez, the celebrated king of boxing, in a clinical and comprehensive performance. The fame of Canelo runs so deep that Bivol, in a mockery of boxing tradition, was introduced before him. I don’t even feel I am the best in the light‑heavyweight division because I don’t have all the belts. Just give me the fight. Just give me the fight.

Canelo Alvarez was stunned on Saturday night, as he was beaten by Russian fighter Dmitry Bivol in their light heavyweight title clash in Las Vegas.

After the fight, Alvarez said he was keen for a rematch. afterwards. "He's a great champion. "I felt his power.

Canelo insists he is 'proud' of stepping up to 175lbs despite ultimately coming unstuck against the muscle of Bivol.

The relatively green 23-year-old who lost to “Money” is no more, not only physically but in the way the Mexican’s profile has rocketed. “This doesn’t end in this way, I’m a very competitive person, I’ve got many years ahead of me and I’m gonna come back stronger,” Canelo said. The WBA will not be adding to that haul, however, with Bivol retaining his title on Saturday night amid controversy over whether the Russian should have been allowed to fight at all.

Bivol controlled the fight from the outset in turning away the challenge of the undisputed super middleweight champion.

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Having conquered the super middleweight division, Saul "Canelo" Alvarez stepped up to light heavyweight to face WBA champion Dmitry Bivol in Las Vegas on ...

The fight was seen as the potential start to another run of championships at a higher weight class for the Mexican superstar, but Bivol had other ideas. What resulted was one of the most compelling fights of 2022 as Bivol bested one of the sport's active greats and created one of boxing's most talked-about moments in recent memory. In what was perhaps the most stunning upset in years, Bivol put on a performance for the ages against his vaunted opponent, keeping Canelo on the defensive throughout much of the bout and imposing his own style onto the match.

Dmitry Bivol is open to a rematch against Canelo Alvarez, but the four-belt Mexican boxing champion and his promoter might want Gennadiy Golovkin next.

They’re slated to fight in June. Bivol could fight the winner for the division’s unification. But nothing in his career will top what happened Saturday, when he finally was given the attention he deserved. All Álvarez needed to do was beat Bivol. In the end, Golovkin decided not to travel to Vegas. That avoided some awkwardness. On the return of the Mexican superstar to the Strip on Cinco de Mayo weekend. Gennadiy Golovkin originally was scheduled to attend the fight. The lead-up to the fight focused on everything but the fight. He speculated that’s why he was fatigued at the end of the fight. He knocked out Sergey Kovalev in his first try, but Kovalev was battered and overmatched. Álvarez was stepping out of his comfort zone to 175 pounds for just the second time. By moving up in weight class to fight Dmitry Bivol, Canelo Álvarez crossed one line too many. There were no other signs of a 12-round fight against the consensus top pound-for-pound fighter in the world. His left arm was bright red from Álvarez’s failed attempts to crack his defense.

Alvarez said the judges miscalculated -- that Dmitry Bivol won four or five rounds, at most, on Saturday at T-Mobile Arena. But even his promoter, Eddie Hearn, ...

"I always like to learn from things," Alvarez said. At the moment, it's difficult to see what adjustments Alvarez can make to turn the tables, but perhaps the long odds will push him to new heights -- and even further outside that comfort zone. For the first time in his career, Alvarez will attempt to exact revenge. No, Alvarez didn't lose to Golovkin, but many fans believed he did after their first meeting in September 2017 for the unified middleweight championship was deemed a draw. "I'm looking for challenges that take me out of my comfort zone." All along, Alvarez said his best weight is 168 pounds, where he remains the undisputed super middleweight champion.

In the two days leading up to Canelo Alvarez's bout with Dmitry Bivol, the streets on the southernmost end of the Las Vegas strip were lined with folks ...

Instead, he chose one of the three best light heavyweights in the world with precious little commercial appeal in America, precisely because he was a difficult opponent. The “casual” fans in attendance, the ones who care about Canelo as a national hero and do not consume boxing content otherwise, were somewhat perplexed during and after the fight. Hindsight and knowledge of how the fight was scored makes the final round of the bout especially interesting. Foster is likely the greatest light heavyweight of all-time, but couldn’t excel in the sport’s largest division. It’s important to remember what this fight was—a brilliant fighter daring to venture well above his optimal fighting weight in search of a challenge. Amongst the broader public there was nary a feeling that Bivol was a threat to thwart those plans. The implication of “cherry picking” is that a fighter is seeking opponents who present as threats but are merely pawns in their overall goal of maintaining an allure of greatness. The vibe in the city felt like a festival celebrating a superhero about to conquer his latest challenge. Unlike his turns against other opponents however, he had difficulty getting close to Bivol, and was also never able to hurt him. He entered to the sounds of Thunderstruck by AC/DC, one of the five or ten most utilized entrance songs in boxing, placing somewhere behind the clubhouse leader Mama Said Knock You Out. Except unlike other fighters who want to milk the building drama of the track and stretch out their reveal, Bivol was in full motion towards the ring by the time the music began, and was already standing in place in his corner before the first verse of the song could even begin. Discussions were had during fight week about his chances against a 201-pound version of Oleksandr Usyk. The paraphernalia often depicted Canelo with a crown.

Even Eddie Hearn realizes his working relationship with Canelo Alvarez is probably finite. The head of Matchroom boxing and current promoter of the Mexican ...

Premier Boxing Champions, a rival outfit to Hearn, made an enticing bid to land Alvarez, before Alvarez decided to link up with Hearn. But so long as middleweight champion Jermall Charlo and 168-pound contender David Benavidez, two of the top talents in the PBC stable, are still around, one figures those fights would be attractive and lucrative for Alvarez. Bivol won 115-113 on all three judges’ scorecards, but the scores did not reflect Bivol’s clear cut method of victory. “We believe in him, we have a great relationship and I think, you know, he’s gonna make sure that he works with whoever wants to work with but also in the fights he wants to be in,” Hearn said.

Canelo Alvarez didn't let a hard-fought battle in the ring against Dmitry Bivol keep him from singing his heart out at the club on Saturday.

Canelo Alvarez didn't let a hard-fought battle in the ring keep him from singing his heart out at the club on Saturday -- the boxing superstar hit up a Vegas club for some amazing karaoke after losing to Dmitry Bivol ... and TMZ Sports has the vid!! Canelo Alvarez Sings His Heart Out At Vegas Club ... After Dmitry Bivol Loss This is pretty much a tradition at this point -- Canelo serenaded his wife, Fernanda Gómez, at the same club after he beat Caleb Plant back in November ... wowing the crowd with his pipes. Of course, Canelo went up a weight class to take on the hardest challenge he could realistically fight ... and while it didn't go his way, he gave it everything he had for 12 rounds. Canelo Alvarez Belts Karaoke At Vegas Club After Dmitry Bivol Loss Alvarez was in great spirits just hours after going up against the undefeated Russian boxer at Resorts World's Zouk nightclub ... singing along to Mexican hits like his go-to song, "Eso y Más" by Joan Sebastian.

No one outside of WBA Champion Dmitry Bivol's closest friends and family expected him to defeat pound for pound king Canelo Alvarez. It was safe to say…

Now that the possibility is a reality, Alvarez wants to run it back. “Of course, I want the rematch,” Alvarez said. Alvarez made no excuses for his defeat.

The 55-year-old let loose on a punching bag while breaking down what went wrong for Álvarez against Bivol.

If he’s not gonna jab, the guy is gonna walk right in on him like he did. “I just think if Canelo was using his jab effectively, hard, the guy [Bivol] wouldn’t have come because the guy was coming in because he wasn’t worried about Canelo’s jab,” Tyson said. The former world champion used a punching bag to break down the key flaw in his style of fighting.

Former undisputed heavyweight champion Mike Tyson was ringside last Saturday night at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, as he watched WBA light heavyweight ...

I believe if he used his jab it would’ve been a different fight." If he was slipping the jab, the guy wouldn’t throw the combination. "I just think if Canelo was using his jab effectively, hard, the guy [Bivol] wouldn’t have been able to come in.

The WBA light-heavyweight champion handed Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez his second professional loss on Saturday night.

“And I got this opportunity to fight against the best guy and I took this fight on terms of getting the opportunity. And I appreciate the opportunity that was given to me. And right now, my goal is to receive what I deserve.

That's what he said after his fight against WBA light heavyweight Dmitry Bivol, who he lost to by unanimous decision in Las Vegas.

As for Bivol, he said his goal is to become the undisputed light heavyweight champion. I stay with the great fight that we offered to the people. “The question is now, do you want to rematch with Dmitry Bivol or move and defend your 168 titles?

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Canelo used that freedom to bounce between promotions and unify the super middleweight division in less than a year, and has continued to stick to one or two fight deals as a promotional free agent. And it’s not the first time Oscar has mentioned his belief that Canelo might come back to Golden Boy in the future for the right financial opportunity. But at least one supporter is keeping the faith, and has his own ideas of what Canelo ought to do next.

Dmitry Bivol stunned Canelo Alvarez on Saturday. Charles Oliveira was out to prove he is still a UFC champion. UFC President Dana White said after ...

World Boxing Council President Mauricio Sulaiman was disappointed that his organization's champion, Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez, tasted defeat last Saturday ...

He still has a lot to give to Mexico, to boxing and to himself." "Canelo lost to Floyd and had the nerve to assimilate, accept is and rise up. "Saul lost, he looked for a more dangerous challenge against an undefeated opponent and at a much higher weight; there is nothing to be ashamed of.

Pound for pound: Canelo Alvarez, No. 2 going into his fight with Dmitry Bivol, takes a tumble down the list while Bivol joins the club.

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By Allan Fox: Caleb Plant took to social media to give Canelo Alvarez a confidence boost following his loss to Dmitry Bivol last Saturday night.

To be sure, Plant made a fortune in his fight with Canelo last November, earning millions from that fight. “If you don’t face it, then how can you overcome it and get better. No excuses, no BS, just back to the lab.

Dmitry Bivol credits Canelo for his ability but says he came prepared and could perform even better in a potential rematch.

I did everything, now it depends not on me (as it goes to the scorecards).” With Canelo, maybe should think about his performance today and we (just need time to think about it).” I made mistakes, I got (caught with some) punches.” And maybe he feel too (that he can improve in a rematch). I don’t know what he feel. I did not too many punches in the beginning but I see, I control. “Yeah. I felt he was tired maybe around seven rounds. Yeah, I think yes (I can make 168 lbs). Maybe I could, (laughs), I have to think about this (really hard). But 175, it’s no problem for me, I don’t feel a problem. Sometimes, of course, you miss, (you get caught), but most of them you control.” I don’t think I’m too big...On the fight I went around 183 lbs.” From the beginning, I think I was in control. I knew he has a good defense but he’s much better than I thought. “It wasn’t that I was pulling away or something, I just felt I controlled the fight and the fight goes as I wanted.

By Lyle Fitzsimmons - We already knew he wasn't perfect. Now we know he's not infallible either. Canelo Alvarez's first blemish came nearly nine years ago ...

He is a full voting member of the Boxing Writers Association of America. Reach him at [email protected] or follow him on Twitter – @fitzbitz "Just to point out a few things: I am the record-holder for the number of defenses—21 defenses. Though his biggest wins were consistently menacing and occasionally compelling, none drew nor deserved the attention of the Alvarez fights. Concede publicly or not, it’s certain that a guy like Alvarez knows the loss wasn't the product of faulty judging or poor timing. NOTE: Fights previewed are only those involving a sanctioning body's full-fledged title-holder – no interim, diamond, silver, etc. Alvarez has spent the last few years as a throwback, prioritizing the acquisition of new turf over simply securing his own. Ali and Frazier laid the foundation for their legends over 41 rounds from 1971 and 1975, while Leonard and Duran did the same 1980 to 1989. I have the biggest number of knockouts. If he loses, he fades. Fitzbitz says: No disrespect intended to Castano, but this fight is about whether Charlo is as good as he’s been billed since winning his first belt in 2016. Brian Carlos Castano (WBO champ/No. 2 IWBR) Canelo Alvarez’s first blemish came nearly nine years ago and is pardoned these days as too much, too soon for a 22-year-old kid.