Dmitry Bivol: record, next fight and profile →
Canelo Alvarez has cut it close twice against Gennadiy Golovkin in heated contests but he doesn’t have a loss to show for it on his record. Many observers have argued Golovkin beat Alvarez in both their 2017 and 2018 bouts, but Triple G has had to settle for a split draw and a majority decision loss – the only defeat of his 16-year career.
While some opted to take in the sights up close and personal at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, others plunked down their hard-earned money to purchase the pay-per-view. In any case, there appeared to be one overarching agreement, Canelo Alvarez would defeat Dmitry Bivol.
Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez is ready to put the past behind him. So, too, is the man responsible for his first loss in nine years. Dmitry Bivol will be in training camp preparing for a new challenge while Guadalajara’s Alvarez (57-2-2, 39KOs) braces for a third fight with old rival Gennadiy ‘GGG’ Golovkin. The trilogy clash marks Alvarez’s return to super middleweight,
LAS VEGAS – Canelo Alvarez reiterated that he eventually wants to avenge his loss to Dmitry Bivol. According to Alvarez, he would’ve boxed Bivol again Saturday night at T-Mobile Arena if not for the contractual commitment he made before he battled Bivol on May 7 to square off against Gennadiy Golovkin for the third time. DAZN
The next six weeks will see Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez and Dmitry Bivol head in vastly different directions. Whether their roads will once again intersect could depend on the performances in their next respective outings. Guadalajara’s Alvarez (57-2-2, 39KOs) will face longtime rival Gennadiy ‘GGG’ Golovkin in their long-discussed trilogy
LAS VEGAS – Canelo Alvarez’s perspective on his decisive defeat to Dmitry Bivol has changed dramatically since their post-fight press conference. The four-division champion seemingly admitted defeat Tuesday, four months after Alvarez curiously contended that he
LAS VEGAS – Saul Alvarez assured cynics Tuesday that he has taken his third fight against Gennadiy Golovkin very seriously. Alvarez’s rival is 40 years old and will make his 168-pound debut Saturday night, but the Mexican superstar’s previous experiences versus Golovkin remind him that this will be another difficult fight. Kazakhstan’s Golovkin doesn’t think Alvarez took a comparable approach to his last fight.
Former super middleweight world champion Gilberto 'Zurdo' Ramirez is working hard in camp, for the upcoming mandatory clash with WBA light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol. The contest is scheduled to take place on November 5 in Abu Dhabi.
By Keith Idec - Gennadiy Golovkin wasn’t surprised when Dmitry Bivol beat Canelo Alvarez four months ago. Based on what Alvarez’s rival knew about both boxers, Golovkin expected Alvarez to have difficulty dealing with Bivol’s movement and skills. The intelligent, taller Bivol has been a light heavyweight throughout his seven-year pro career,
As previously reported by BoxingScene.com, Mexico’s Gilberto Ramirez (44-0, 30KOs) will challenge WBA light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol (20-0, 11 KOs) on November 5 in Abi Dhabi.