The undercard saw some rising prospects take the next step in their development. 10-9, Canelo. A Mariachis band is playing their version of Europe's "The Final Countdown." Can Canelo Alvarez become the #1 pound-for-pound boxer again? Round-by-round coverage: Devin Haney defeats Vasiliy Lomachenko. Im blessed to be here with my people who supported me from the beginning.. Canelo Alvarez vs Dmitry Bivol Stats: Record, Height, Reach, and Knockout Ratio. He started his career at 140 pounds (Super lightweight), however it should be noted that he was 15 years old (2005). Bivol has banged this drum ever since, with his enthusiasm for the challenge crystalising. "I prove myself today, I'm the best [in my division]," said Bivol, who resides in Russia. ET. 10-9 Bivol (Overall: 80-72 Bivol). The 28-year-old hammered Jose Soto with a left hook that floored the Colombian before referee Mike Ortega halted the bout at 1:06 of Round 6. On the other hand, Russian fighter Beterbiev stands tall at 6'0" (1.82 meters). Finally, in the closing seconds of the frame, Alvarez broke through with a big right uppercut. Montana Love scored a knockdown and then suffered one of his own against Gabriel Gollaz en route to a decision win in the co-main event at junior welterweight. . "I'm sorry I ruined your plans [for a fall trilogy fight against] Gennadiy Golovkin, maybe," Bivol said. Alvarez weighed 174.4 pounds, .6 below the division limit. He pumped the range-finder in Alvarez's face over and over. I lost today and he won," Alvarez said. "I took this fight because I just wanted the opportunity and I appreciate the opportunity. If Canelo fights Bivol at light heavyweight again and loses as an underdog, it would be the expected result and one to be greeted with a mass shrug of the shoulders. Canelo boasts a cache of outstanding wins over Shane Mosley (UD 12), Austin Trout (UD 12), Erislandy Lara (SD 12), Miguel Cotto (UD 12), Gennadiy Golovkin (MD 12), Daniel . Throwing his size around on the inside now, creating some space with pushes. All three judges scored the bout identically: 60-54. For complete Canelo vs. Ryder results, coverage and highlights click HERE. He's pushing Canelo backward and his movement is giving Alvarez fits. After Canelo lvarez unified all four major world titles to become undisputed super middleweight champion with an eleventh-round technical knockout victory over Caleb Plant on November 6, 2021, it appeared likely that lvarez would move up to challenge for a world title in a fifth division, when his trainer Eddy Reynoso successfully petitioned the WBC on November 15, 2021, to allow lvarez to challenge WBC cruiserweight champion Ilunga Makabu. With victory over Katie Taylor, is Chantelle Cameron the best in the world? Most of the damage Alvarez did connect on was to the left shoulder and arm of Bivol, who stayed firm behind his high guard. With that being said, let's take a look at the stats of both the fighters. lvarez is currently scheduled to return to 168 pounds for a super middleweight match against Gennadiy Golovkin the highly anticipated trilogy bout between the two boxers in September. He wants to head off any suggestion that a rematch at 168 would drain Bivol, giving Canelo an advantage over the last time. So, its a question of who gives in. Alvarez (57-1-2, 39 KOs) looks to become a two-time 175-pound champion. Bivol befuddled a far bigger man in Ramirez, to whom he dealt a maiden career defeat. The four-division boxing champion successfully made weight Friday, coming in at 174.4 pounds for bout with WBA light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol (174.6), which takes place Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. And 22-year-old Marc Castro cruised over six rounds to outpoint Pedro Vicente as the bantamweight slowly works his way toward higher levels of competition. 12:41 am ET, at However, speaking after the Ramirez win, the 31-year-old explained that a bout for all the belts at super . ("Rematch? Alvarez and Bivol had no problem making the 175-pound weight limit from the Toshiba Plaza, right in front of T-Mobile Arena, where the fight will occur. "Bivol (19-0, 11 KOs) looks to make the ninth consecutive defense of his belt. Gomez (22-3-1, 20 KOs) couldn't capitalize, and was dropped again in Round 10, this time by a right uppercut. 12:42 am ET, at So, now Im willing to take a risk and go to 168 because its a motivation for me to try to fight for all the titles at 168. After the fight, Alvarez shared hopes for a rematch, to which Bivol seemed willing. 49-46, Bivol. Great use of the jab from Bivol. Round 7: Bivol continues to be the ring general. His intentions were always to fight canelo in September. Im happy with the fight, Canelo said about his performance. CBS Sports will be with you throughout the night in Las Vegas, so be sure to follow along with the live results and highlights below. But lvarez indicated Saturday that the Golovkin fight could be on hold for an immediate rematch with Bivol. Real or Not: Janibek the best middleweight? Music to Bivol's ears. On the other hand, Bivol, who's an elite light heavyweight, hits the weighing scales around 174 pounds every time. Stance: Orthodox Hails from: Tokmak, Kyrgyzstan Record: 19-0, 11 KO Press. 79-73, Bivol. Bivol looks fresh and continues to use his legs and jab to outbox Canelo. Dmitry Bivol, left, throws a left at Canelo lvarez in the fifth round of their WBA light heavyweight title fight in Las Vegas. . Latin America & Mexico | DAZN PPV in US & Canada pic.twitter.com/JPEsWdYbTI. 12:28 am ET, at The September 18th is the date that Canelo had planned to fight on, may need to be moved to help accommodate Bivol (18-0, 11 KOs) due to the. MORE: Can Canelo Alvarez become the #1 pound-for-pound boxer again? The pay-per-view (PPV) event featured a massive spectacle for Alvarezs walk-in, and the crowd clearly enjoyed watching their man work for 12 full rounds that night. Love (18-0-1, 9 KOs) floored Gollaz Valenzuela (25-3-1, 15 KOs) in Round 1 before he was dropped himself in Round 2. For his past few fights, the p4p king made around 168 pounds comfortably. I want it in that way," Canelo said. "Yeah. 20-18, Bivol. The pro-Canelo crowd is roaring and ready to see their hero tip the scale. A rematch at 168lbs would whet the appetite far more. The main issues is he just can't land clean. Alvarez has a spectacular professional record of 57-1-2, while Bivol is 19-0-0 in his career. I'm really happy and grateful for all my fans for the support. "Thank you to everyone who supports me and believe in me," Bivol told Grisham to boos. LAS VEGAS Canelo Alvarez and Dmitry Bivol got one final look at one another when they weighed in on Friday to make their WBA (super) light heavyweight title fight official. All the belts, all the options: Where does Devin Haney go from here after beating Vasiliy Lomachenko? newsletter, Highlights! Adesanya shared a video on his YouTube reacting to his teammate Kai Kara-Frances controversial split decision loss to Amir Albazi at UFC Vegas 74. Only five boxers have won championships at five or more different weights: Manny Pacquaio, Floyd Mayweather, Oscar De La Hoya, "Sugar" Ray Leonard and Thomas Hearns. Round 1: Bivol was incredibly active with the jab, his best weapon. The undisputed super middleweight champion was expected to face Gennadiy Golovkin in September to complete their trilogy, but a potential rematch with Bivol could be in play, as could another contender at either middleweight or super middleweight. The instinct of the boxing purist is to run a mile from a champion, especially one undefeated and so esteemed, cutting weight unnecessarily for a payday. Nice left uppercut for Alvarez. ET). [5], The fight was able to take place because while in response to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine three of boxing's world governing bodies (the World Boxing Council, International Boxing Federation, and World Boxing Organization) had blocked championship fights involving Russian and Belarusian boxers, the World Boxing Association (WBA) chose to allow the fight to proceed. 10-9 Bivol (Overall: 119-109 Bivol), Looks like we have a rematch @Canelo: "Of course I want the rematch. Alvarez weighed 174.4 pounds, .6 below the division limit. Dmitry Bivol, left, throws a left at Canelo lvarez in the fifth round of their WBA light heavyweight title fight in Las Vegas. Highlights! Bivol also has a lot of dog in him, when he would get hit clean he would fire right back at Canelo with bad intentions and was also countering Canelo a lot. Alvarez needs to land something big to change this fight. Is Conlan done as a serious contender? Previously, tension had arisen between the teams as Canelo Alvarez wants to face Dmitry Bivol at light heavyweight looking to win Bivol's . Another close round . Mexico's boxing superstar was beaten for the first time in almost a decade when he lost to Dmitry Bivol in May of last year, however h Round 2: Big Bivol round! You won't achieve anything. Jon Jones will never get Colby Covingtons vote of support in the all-time great debate. 12:32 am ET, at Canelo (57-1-2, 39 KOs) seeks to win a title in this weight class a second time after previously defeating Sergey Kovalev for the WBO title in November 2019. Canelo Alvarez is ready to regain light heavyweight gold. Well, apart from not getting the knockout he promised. Canelo coasted to a wide unanimous decision win, Canelo Alvarez vs. John Ryder as it happened, The world's best super middleweight boxers ranked. Bivol was in control from the opening bell as he used his superior size, range and jab to retain his light heavyweight title. Canelo Alvarez calls for Dmitry Bivol rematch in September, but can they agree on a weight? Here are images from the weigh-in. Bivol allowed Alvarez to stand at close range in front of him but never gave him a clean enough strike zone to land upon. Get in on the latest boxing conversations in our Forum and comment on articles. Both Marc Castro and Pedro Vincente came in at 134.8 pounds. Round 12: Bivol closes the show with another clear round to cement what should be a clear victory in a major upset. He looks frustrated. I'm able to fight everybody. 39-37, Bivol. Oops. Everybody knows we want Bivol, the rematch with Bivol, Canelo said. Zhang Zhilei made quick work of Scott Alexander in the PPV opener. Check for Canelo vs. Bivol on DAZN in your country, Eddie Hearn confirms offer has been made to Anthony Joshua's next opponent, British boxing legend criticises Joshua ahead of potential Wilder fight, Mayweather vs. Gotti, preview, how to watch, Adeleye vs. Ahmatovic, preview, how to watch. Saul "Canelo" Alvarez via unanimous decision (115-113, 115-113, 115-113), Montana Love def. MORE: The world's best super middleweight boxers ranked. 12:56 am ET, at It was time to turn attention towards what's next and the name on Alvarez's lips was the one you sense has dominated most of his waking thoughts for the past year. He rebounded nicely down the stretch with powerful right hand followed by a left hook to the body. Canelo clearly wants the rematch and his revenge, while Bivol is playing it cool. Instead, Alvarez said he plans to exercise his contractual right to an immediate rematch. Got some info from Mexican pals. Canelo's plans had been focused on Dmitry Bivol long before his win against John Ryder one month ago. Round 4: Canelo pressing hard but Bivol catching most of the shots on the gloves. Alvarez (57-2-2, 39 KOs), a four-division champion, landed a career-low 84 punches overall overall 12 rounds as Bivol (20-0, 11 KOs) relied on his defense and accurate punching to pull the upset via unanimous decision inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. "I decided that I don't want to make weight but in the pros I worked with some nutritionists and I learned how to make weight easy. Zhilei was fighting for the second time since a draw with Jerry Forrest in February 2021. Or so you would think. Canelo Alvarez (174.4) vs. Dmitry Bivol (174.6), Montana Love (140) vs. Gabriel Valenzuela (138.6), Shakhram Giyasov (146.6) vs. Christian Gomez (146), Marc Castro (134.8) vs. Pedro Vicente (134.8), Zhilei Zhang (276.2) vs. Scott Alexander (222.6), Joselito Velazquez (112.4) vs. Jose Soto (113.8), Alexis Espino (163.6) vs. Aaron Silva (164.4), Elnur Abduraimov (129.6) vs. Manuel Correa (128.6), Fernando Angel Molina (139.6) vs. Ricardo Valdovinos (139.4). Where is the Canelo vs Bivol fight? Boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Did Gervonta Davis make the top 10? If its at 175, good. "Thank you so much. Nice left hand counter from Bivol. I think we could talk about it [making 168], of course. https://boxingjunkie.usatoday.com/gallery/photos-canelo-alvarez-vs-dmitry-bivol-weigh-in, Supersized: The 10 heaviest heavyweight champions in history, Little big men: The lightest heavyweight champions of all time, Manny Pacquiao: In what division was he best? 10-9, Bivol. ROUND 11: Good defense from Bivol early to swallow the power shots from Alvarez. Streamed live on May 6, 2022 1.1K Dislike Share Save Matchroom Boxing 331K subscribers Subscribe to our channel for exclusive content https://bit.ly/MatchroomBoxingYouTube Canelo Alvarez and. Measured at almost five inches taller than Alvarez, the undefeated Bivol (19-0, 11 KOs) is expected to present a significant test for Alvarez, who enters the bout unbeaten since September 2013. Canelo Alvarez's next fight remains up in the air. Love, a 27-year-old from Cleveland, has fought twice since a breakthrough performance in August, a seventh-round TKO of former champion Ivan Baranchyk. Can't get enough boxing and MMA? 12:34 am ET, at So, Bivol needs to be relentless and leave absolutely no doubt, otherwise Canelo will be the one to face (an aging) Beterbiev, which I think was his plan all along. [2] The fight ultimately did not happen, as Makabu was forced into a mandatory defense of his title in a rematch against Thabiso Mchunu on January 29, 2022, which the former won via split decision. One more round for the major upset assuming judges agree. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: boxing | pageType: stories | Boxing. 12:37 am ET, at This one is OVER who won? Soto (15-2, 6 KOs) has now lost two fights in a row. All three judges scored the fight 115-113 for Bivol, handing lvarez his first loss . 10-9, Bivol. Bivol, at 6 feet tall the naturally bigger athlete, spent the early rounds circling away from powerful strikes by the 5-foot-8 lvarez. Giyasov (13-0, 9 KOs) floored Gomez in Round 4 with a right hand and then again in the seventh, but was forced to survive that same round after the Mexican buckled him with a series of shots. 118-110, Bivol. Kai Kara-France was confident that he was going to leave UFC Vegas 74 with a win on his record but instead hes going home with a split decision loss to Amir Albazi. 10-9, Bivol. 12:33 am ET, at Today, 10:16 AM. Follow live Canelo vs. GGG . "I felt his power. The fight takes place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. R9: More body punches from Alvarez. After UFC Vegas 74, which took place from inside the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Dana White spoke about the situation with Jared Gordon. Hes strong. Should he pursue greater heights? 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Canelo Alvarez fought in his home country of Mexico for the first time since 2011 last night (Sat., May 6, 2023), routing a game but ultimately non-competitive John Ryder across 12 rounds . lvarez, the sport's biggest star and the consensus pound-for-pound No 1, is moving back up to . A daily roundup of all your fighting news from MMA Mania, By submitting your email, you agree to our, MMA Mania, UFC news, results, videos, rumors, fights. Alvarez, whose previous lone defeat came against Floyd Mayweather in 2013, connected on just 17% of his punches against Bivol and was outlanded by a margin of 152 to 84, according to CompuBox. "Congrats to [Alvarez], he's a great champion and I respect him. Velazquez (15-0-1, 10 KOs) won gold at the Pan American Games twice. He continues to find success at range with the jab, and he's reeling off combos that meet the mark. Bivol was referring to the planned trilogy fight between Canelo and Golovkin slated for Sept. 17. "If the fight with Bivol doesn't happen, then we'll see. The fight took place on May 7, 2022, [1] with Bivol prevailing as the winner by unanimous decision. Tags: None. Alvarez doesn't have much on these punches anymore. "It's better. Boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Did Haney move up after controversial win over Lomachenko? Silva, a slight underdog, buckled Espino with a left hook, before a flurry of punches led to referee Celestino Ruiz stopping the fight at 1:17 of Round 4. Johnny Munoz shared photos of the damage done after taking two hellacious low blows in his fight against Daniel Santos. Some people deliberately leave out facts. [4], Bivol first won the WBA interim light heavyweight title in only his seventh professional bout in May 2016, making his first defense of the full WBA world title in 2017, before being designated as Super champion in 2019. I agree to receive the "CBS Sports HQ Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. He needs a knockout on my card. Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez is all set to fight against Dmitry Bivol on May 07, 2022. Bivol wants it at 168 so he can win Canelos belts. Dont get it twisted though: Bivol is looking at an insane payday for a second fight with Alvarez, so we have a feeling things are going to get worked out one way or another. Funny how you left out Canelo Vs GGG3 Canelo Vs Bivol Taylor Vs Serrano Usyk Vs Joshua 2 Plus many more, ALL bigger than anything the rest have done (Tank/Garcia exception). Latin America & Mexico | DAZN PPV in US & Canada pic.twitter.com/wXtaeZHVa0. While Bivol has a reach of 72 inches (183cm), Alvarez has a reach of 70 inches (179 cm). The fight took place on May 7, 2022. But it's hard to deny that Bivol makes a very strong case. 12:40 am ET, at ", The moment Dmitry Bivol won the biggest fight of his career Watch #CaneloBivol | Live on https://t.co/FoiaUucI53 worldwide, excl. 10-9 Canelo (Overall: 89-82 Bivol). "Eddie Hearn, sorry I broke your plans with Gennadiy Golovkin.". "A rematch? ROUND 12: Good pressure from Alvarez early. ROUND 9: Aggressive start for Alvarez as he backs Bivol up. The opening fight on the Canelo vs. Bivol main card features Scott Alexander and Zhilei Zhang. His last four bouts were at super-middleweight, where he became the undisputed champion after disposing of Caleb Plant in November. Welcome to DAZN News' live coverage of the Canelo Alvarez vs. Dmitry Bivol weigh-in. Round 4: Canelo pressing hard but Bivol catching most of the shots on the gloves. Right counter to the body from Bivol. The judges' view aside, Bivol (20-0, 11 KOs) was in control from the opening bell, as he used his size (including a 4-inch height advantage at 6 feet tall to the 5-foot-8 Alvarez), range and jab . While Bivol . Watch Live Stream Here The Canelo vs. Bivol weigh-ins are expected to begin at 4 p.m. Bivol's jab was on point throughout and he consistently responded to any single punch landed by Alvarez with clean combinations in return. I like this kind of challenge, expect everything from me like always, Alvarez said. Alexander is first and comes in at 222.6 pounds. Bivol retained his WBA (Super) light heavyweight championship as he refused to bow down to Canelo's pressure and was technically sound enough to prevent making mistakes for Canelo to. 12:26 am ET, at In a battle of unbeaten middleweight prospects, Aaron Silva scored a fourth-round stoppage of Alexis Espino. ROUND 10: Beautiful pot-shotting combos from Bivol to open up. Then his boxing journey in almost 17 years of career has taken him to fight at 147 pounds, 154 pounds, 160 pounds, 168 pounds and 175 pounds. He also told reporters after that he thought he was ahead on the scorecards heading into the final rounds. Canelo lvarez vs. Dmitry Bivol, billed as Legacy is Earned, was a professional boxing match between 4-division world champion, Canelo lvarez, and defending WBA (Super) light heavyweight champion, Dmitry Bivol. Saul "Canelo" Alvarez -550 vs. Dmitry Bivol (c) +400, WBA light heavyweight championship Zhilei Zhang -1500 vs. Scott Alexander +800, heavyweights Montana Love -700 vs. Gabriel Valenzuela +500 . Alexander (16-5-2, 8 KOs), 33, of Los Angeles, accepted the fight on short notice and suffered his second consecutive loss (the other to Carlos Negron in May). However, all Canelo needs to do is win ONE round convincingly and theyll rob Bivol. "I believed in myself, I believed I could win. "I was feeling great. Normally, the undefeated champion Bivol, who has held the World Boxing Association's light heavyweight title since 2017 would get top billing, the second boxer to enter the ring, the lead name on the poster. If Canelo won to defend his undisputed championship, he would absolutely have earned a rubber match at light heavyweight in a contest with the narrative richness to be a gargantuan event. Robbery Review: Amir Albazi vs. Kai Kara-France at UFC Vegas 74. And it is the more compelling contest with greater jeopardy. It's an excuse for [Canelo] that it's not his weight class again. Marc Castro remained undefeated with a shutout decision over Pedro Vicente in a six-round lightweight fight. Trending Live Readers Weight Canelo's weight shifts according to the weight category he's fighting. Weekend Review: Claressa Shields should be satisfied with dominating victories, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. ", Kai Kara-France reacts to controversial split decision loss to Amir Albazi at UFC Vegas 74. 10-9 Bivol (Overall: 119-109 Bivol) Brian Campbell May 8, 2022, 4:38 AM Skill Challenge Promotions Signs Usyk To Multi-Fight Deal! Of all the reasons for a superfight not to happen, both men demanding to fight at a weight that would theoretically benefit their opponent might rank among the most perversely noble in boxing's strange history. Of course, Canelo's colossal drawing power means this whole equation probably shakes out however he wants it to. Alvarez running out of time. Canelo's corner knows he's taking too many shots Watch #CaneloBivol | Live on https://t.co/FoiaUtUyQV worldwide, excl. Watch #CaneloBivol | Live on https://t.co/FoiaUtUyQV worldwide, excl. Alvarez has a knockout ratio of 65% (39 T/KO) whereas Bivol has a knockout ratio of 57.89% (11 T/KO). Saul "Canelo" Alvarez vs John "The Gorilla" Ryder. Canelo Alvarez's lofty ambition finally caught up with him on Saturday as the pound-for-pound king met his match in the form of unbeaten WBA light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol. Bivol answers to the body. Why should I even do the rematch at 175? "@bivol_d: "No problem! Canelo debate: Has Alvarez been as impressive as advertised? Last year, he was named the undisputed world champion at super middleweight. One thing is for sure, however, this was Bivol's night and he'll be able to celebrate in kind. Wild scene in Las Vegas through eight. We fought at 175 and I beat him, Bivol said leading up to the Ryder fight. Watch UFC Vegas 74 full fight video highlights: Karine Silva vs. Ketlen Souza earlier tonight (Sat., June 3, 2023) live on ESPN/ESPN+ from inside UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. But during the same week he teased a possible future move to heavyweight, Alvarez was unable to break through the technical strength of Bivol, a former Russian amateur star whose strength is muting the offense of his opponents. The rematch with Bivol," Canelo told DAZN in the ring afterwards. "He's a great champion. 12:36 am ET, at Women's boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Did Baumgardner do enough to overtake Serrano? "When I was an amateur, I was fighting first of all against my weight at 75kg and second against my opponent," he said. Im here, with the four belts, he said, part statement and part challenge. Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez record and bio. It's not my preference, but we could.". Bivol needs time to cut weight to whatever the agreed . Christian Gomez via unanimous decision (99-88, 99-88, 98-89), Marc Castro def. And now is walking to the ring to the classic "Mexico Lindo y Querido.". Im not surprised about [not getting a KO].. 12:53 am ET, at Here are images from the weigh-in. May 7, 2022 -- Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez vs. Dmitry Bivol for the WBA (Super) light heavyweight title. The fight took place on May 7, 2022,[1] with Bivol prevailing as the winner by unanimous decision. DIVE DEEPER Artur Beterbiev vs. Joe Smith Jr. Stats: Age, Height, Weight, Reach, Net Worth, Record, and More 10 months ago "I don't want to fight again at 175. Canelo Bloodies Ryder In Return To Mexico, Highlights! Katie Taylor gets exactly what she's always wanted: A big fight at home in Ireland, The two sides of Katie Taylor: The success -- and sacrifices -- that took her all the way to the top of the sport, 'We just took the chance': Inside Devin Haney's unique approach to becoming a boxing star. Bivol also was boxing beautifully and didn't sit down on a lot of his shots. Canelo Alvarez vs Dmitry Bivol Stats: Record, Height, Reach, and Knockout Ratio. Nice right hand counter downstairs from Bivol. The only sticking point seems to be the weight class. Of course I want to fight him at 168,"he told The Sporting News last month. I also felt his power. Get the latest in the world of combat sports from two of the best in the business. Alvarez hasn't faced adversity like this since the Gennadiy Golovkin rematch. Alvarez appears in the Arena from an elevated platform. Sign up for the Alvarez's face already red from Bivol's jab. Espino (9-1-1, 6 KOs), a 22-year-old from Las Vegas, is trained by Robert Garcia and promoted by Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing. R9: Single shots land for Canelo. See our ethics statement. 12:38 am ET, at Nationality: Mexico Date of birth: July 18, 1990 Height: 5' 8" Reach: 70.5" Total fights: 60 Record: 57-1-2 (39 KOs) Dmitry Bivol record and bio Please check your email for a confirmation. 69-64, Bivol. R9: Good body work from Alvarez. 10 junior welterweight, eked past Gabriel Gollaz Valenzuela in the chief-support bout to remain undefeated. 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"DAZN News will have live coverage of the Canelo vs. Bivol weigh-in, starting at 4 p.m. 12:25 am ET, at On Saturday, boxing's biggest star Canelo Alvarez will jump up to light heavyweight once again to challenge WBA titleholder Dmitry Bivol at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. LAS VEGAS - For three years Saul "Canelo" lvarez has effortlessly slid between three weight classes, collecting titles between 160 and 175 pounds, knocking out some of boxing's best along the. But lvarez, one of the sport's biggest draws, was no typical challenger. Live on DAZN worldwide excluding Latin America. Canelo is long enough in the game to know that some critics would be falling over themselves to place an asterisk alongside any victory over Bivol at super middleweight. Something went wrong. After enjoying a hero's reception on his Guadalajara homecoming, it was a case of mission accomplished for Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez on Saturday night. For Bivol, Canelo part two in his own weight class amounted to going over old ground. I am ready for the rematch, I just want to make sure I win and am treated like a champion now.". I knew he had hard punches and would beat on my body, on my arm, and throw the left hooks," Bivol said in his post-match press conference. "I try to make a good fight for you. I believe and my team believes.". Canelo Alvarez and light heavyweight titleholder Dmitry Bivol on Friday made weight for their pay-per-view fight Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. R10: A three-punch combo lands flush for Bivol as Canelo backstepped. "I prefer to fight at 168. . Round 6: Most uneventful round of the fight so far, but Bivol remains in control. May 7, 2022 at 7:38 pm ET 4 min read Getty Images Four-division boxing champion Canelo Alvarez goes after the second light heavyweight title in his career Saturday when he faces undefeated WBA. Is the upset in the air? Saul "Canelo" Alvarez, the Mexican fighter who is an absolute champion in the super middleweight division, a superstar in the world of boxing, and a four-wei. 10-9, Bivol. Shakhram Giyasov, an Olympic silver medalist from Uzbekistan, scored three knockdowns en route to a 10-round unanimous decision victory over Christian Gomez. We could make this fight but it's not my priority fight now.". Alvarez wasn't all that competitive with Bivol. After hard punches, he relaxed and tired. After a legacy-feathering third fight against Golovkin and a relatively risk-free homecoming against Ryder, it is time for Canelo to roll the dice again and take the highest-stakes test on offer. Pedro Vicente via unanimous decision (60-54, 60-54, 60-54), Zhilei Zhang def. 1 pound-for-pound fighter by ESPN. Canelo Alvarez rematch with Dmitry Bivol should only happen at 168 lbs for the super middleweight championship. Finally, in the closing seconds of the frame, Alvarez broke through with a big right uppercut. All three judges scored the fight 115-113 for Bivol, handing lvarez his first loss since 2013. Nice right hand off the break from Bivol. I wonder what Canelo's camp know about Bivol that they want the rematch so bad. Bivol came in at 174.6. Background No problem. The boxer always prevails Canelo is also a boxer but banked on his power to much. 30-27, Bivol. Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez stands at 5'9" ( 1.73 meters). Something went wrong. Gollaz Valenzuela, a 27-year-old from Mexico, was fighting on the world-class level for the first time. Latin America & Mexico | DAZN PPV in US & Canada pic.twitter.com/1hX7xYU8Xs. 12:55 am ET, at Boxing News. Scott Alexander via first-round knockout. Outcome Otherwise, hes had two other fights. Judges awarded Canelo the win with 120107, 118109, and 118109 scores (watch highlights here). 10-9, Bivol. 88-83, Bivol. He's a fighter who comes in and goes out. 10-9, Bivol. 10 hardest punchers in boxing today. Let's talk about a rematch," Bivol said. R11: Nice left hook on the break from Bivol and a frustrated Canelo picks him up and almost dumps him over his shoulder. Zhilei (23-0-1, 18 KOs) was slated to fight Filip Hrgovic in a title eliminator in the chief-support bout, but the Olympic bronze medalist withdrew after the death of his father. September 16th in T-Mobile. Canelo vs Bivol 2 will be announced in a few days. Montana Love, ESPN's No. LAS VEGAS Canelo Alvarez and Dmitry Bivol got one final look at one another when they weighed in on Friday to make their WBA (super) light heavyweight title fight official. Photos: Canelo Alvarez vs. Dmitry Bivol weigh-in. "Before [the Ramirez] weigh-in, I had dinner, I had a small breakfast and then I came to the scales. Canelo's manager, Eddy Reynoso, confirmed on May 20 that Canelo wanted to face Bivol but had just started negotiations with Bivol's team. 12:29 am ET, at Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez is all set to fight against Dmitry Bivol on May 07, 2022. R8: Alvarez putting together a bit of a comeback here. Close round. Canelo gets cornered and Bivol is picking him apart without overextending. Canelo underscored his thirst to take on the biggest challenges available when he moved up to the 12-stone division and cleaned it out, beating previously undefeated trio Callum Smith, Billy Joe Saunders and Caleb Plant to unify the four major belts. Because I just want it in that way., #OnThisDay in 2022 @bivol_d defeated @CaneloRematch later this year? Canelo Alvarez vs Dimitri Bivol, also known as Legacy Is Earn, was a professional boxing match between the 4-division world champion, Canelo Alvarez, and the defending WBA (Super) Light Heavyweight Champion, Dimitri Bivol. The welterweight megafight is finally set, so how do Spence and Crawford match up? Same rules, same terms, same everything. Age: 31 Titles: WBA Light Heavyweight (2017-Present, 8 Defenses) Previous Titles: None Height: 6'0 Weight: 174 lbs. Latin America & Mexico | DAZN PPV in US & Canada pic.twitter.com/6DiHfv2HRf. Reach. Bivol is already in the ring and Alvarez is making his way out. It was a good victory for him.". But Bivol then used his advantage in both height and reach to turn the tide and take the match by decision. For Bivol, Canelo part two in his own weight class amounted to going over old ground. Asked whether he wanted the fight to take place at the higher weight class once again, he was unequivocal. "It could happen, this fight, but it doesn't motivate me as much as it did before," he said of facing Canelo in a return prior to disarming the hulking Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez over 12 one-sided rounds in Abu Dhabi last November. 10-9, Bivol. What has Canelo done, in boxing terms, to earn another shot at the light heavyweight title? All three judges scored it 115-113 for Bivol in a fight that appeared anything but competitive as CBS Sports scored it 119-109 in favor of Bivol. R10: Alvarez is circling away and just not throwing much. Wood will avenge his loss to Lara? If its at 168, not really meaningful given Bivol hasnt made that weight since at least 2015. Russian light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol stunned the boxing world Saturday night, winning by a unanimous decision against star Canelo lvarez only the second defeat of lvarez's superlative professional career. I think If rematch happens that Bivol might stop Canelo this time, Canelo just doesn't have the fire power . Dom is the senior content producer for Sporting News UK. Check out Canelo vs. Bivol weigh-in results below. R8: Nice counter flurry from Bivol to the body to end the round. Alexander Volkanovski and Israel Adesanya have signed sponsorship deals with Logan Pauls PRIME Hydration. 98-92, Bivol. Canelo can't crack the code. [6], .mw-parser-output .citation{word-wrap:break-word}.mw-parser-output .citation:target{background-color:rgba(0,127,255,0.133)}^Note 1 For WBA (Super) light heavyweight title, The bout was broadcast live by sports streaming service DAZN to existing subscribers worldwide excluding Latin America. Check out Canelo vs. Bivol weigh-in results below. pic.twitter.com/PITmPj5UAH. 2 ROUNDS TO GO Watch #CaneloBivol | Live on https://t.co/FoiaUucI53 worldwide, excl. Latin America & Mexico | DAZN PPV in US & Canada pic.twitter.com/nokMVRXnYH, "In boxing, you win and lose" - @Canelo #CaneloBivol pic.twitter.com/jJ6ddqfjej, "Thank you @EddieHearn, sorry I broke your plans with Gennady Golovkin" #CaneloBivol pic.twitter.com/HBIKLJK8fi. ^excl. The Russian light-heavyweight dished out the second loss of Canelo's career in May 2022 . 10-9, Bivol. BIVOL SHOCKS THE WORLD AND DEFEATS CANELO Watch #CaneloBivol | Live on https://t.co/FoiaUucI53 worldwide, excl. What is the challenge or what is the motivation for me if Ive already beaten him at that weight class?. Bivol Upsets Canelo For First Loss In Eight Years, Highlights! The fight was up at light heavyweight for Bivol's WBA title, Canelo having briefly held the WBO version of the 175lbs championship after stepping up to dethrone Sergey Kovalev in 2019. Round 9: Alvarez finally wins a round. R11: Canelo jabs to the body. 12:46 am ET, at Ryder fought gamely to hear the final bell, even enjoying some late success as Canelo coasted to a wide unanimous decision win, his left hand seemingly coming through a first post-surgery outing unscathed. You should come up and beat the man on his turf. Gabriel Gollaz via unanimous decision (114-112, 114-112, 114-112), Shakhram Giyasov def. The Russian fighter has yet to lose a bout (19-0) and has held the WBA light heavyweight belt since. The judges scored the bout 99-88, 99-88 and 98-89. "They make me feel so happy," Alvarez told DAZN's Todd Grisham. All Rights Reserved. Bivol, however, has more concrete desires: the four 168-pound belts Alvarez is currently carrying. Bivol boxed masterfully at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on May 7, 2022, becoming only the second man after Floyd Mayweather Jr to beat Canelo in his storied career. "I'm looking for challenges that take me out of my comfort zone.". And that is Dmitry Bivol at 168lbs for the undisputed world championship. R12: Three straight jabs from Bivol back Alvarez up. ", MORE:Canelo Alvarez vs. John Ryder as it happened. Additionally, Canelo 's options for a September opponent . The 31-year-old is coming off a unanimous decision overUmar Salamov in December to earn a crack with Alvarez. He has not campaigned at the weight class since losing to Bivol and his wins have come over a faded Gennadiy Golovkin and Ryder on his first venture up to elite level. "In terms of weight class, it's my goal to hold all four belts. 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Bivol shares Kovalev's height, but is a better tactical boxer . Yeah same rules, same terms, same everything. 10-9, Bivol. With that being said, let's take a look at the stats of both the fighters. Photos by Getty Images. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 06: Canelo Alvarez (C) walks away after knocking out Caleb Plant in the 11th round during their championship bout for Alvarez's WBC, WBO and WBA super middleweight. Ring announcer David Diamante is doing the intros. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. section: | slug: canelo-alvarez-vs-dmitry-bivol-fight-results-highlights-russian-champion-upsets-mexican-superstar | sport: boxing | route: live_blog_single | Against lvarez, Bivol made his fourth defense of the WBA (Super) title, and his ninth world title defense overall. This is a good round for him. This doesn't end here! Amir Albazi faced the toughest test of his UFC career, but did he really do enough to beat Kai Kara-France? No problem," Bivol said.). Round 8: Bivol isn't just outboxing Canelo -- he's outfighting him. at Round 11: Biggest round of the fight for Bivol, who blasts Alvarez with a bundle of power shots. Hello and welcome to Las Vegas for tonight's showdown between Canelo lvarez and Dmitry Bivol. I personally believe Bivol has Canelos number; now and forever. Sign up for the 6-keys: media/spln/boxing/reg/free/stories_live-blog, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. Hes a strong fighter. R9: Bivol steps up his combinations but Canelo is moving with the punches nicely to avoid the damage. "Everybody knows we want [Dmitry] Bivol. Bivol has a 2" height advantage as he stand tall at 6 0, while Alvarez is 5' 8". Tim Tszyu vs Ocampo: Date, Start Time, Undercard & Live Stream Info; When the people booed me, it gave me more energy. The fight is next! R11: Alvarez's pressure is met once again by the combinations of Bivol. they'll "open real negotiations for the Canelo-Bivol fight in September." I won and Im happy that people had a great time. Another close round. Scores: 115-113, 115-113, 115-111 for Dmitry Bivol. Round 5: Clear Bivol round. R12: They are standing right in front of each other, only Canelo can't land a thing. A daily roundup of all your fighting news from MMA Fighting, By submitting your email, you agree to our, Dana White on Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler booking: Its hard to reel these guys back in, Dana White says theres still no word on Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler matchup, does believe McGregor wants "to get back and fight. These are the terms his conqueror has set, though. Canelo is coming off of an 11th-round TKO of Caleb Plant this past November that made him the undisputed middleweight champion, while Bivol most recently defended his title against Umar Salamov. Canelo Alvarez insists a rematch against Dmitry Bivol go down at 175 pounds, same as their first fight. Im gonna try my best and do my best in the ring and of course, we want to win.. Canelo unleashed a lot of right hands, but nothing impactful. We rank 'em all, Tiny but mighty: Shortest heavyweight champions ever. "I feel like I can come out of this fight with my head held high because I gave the best of me in a different weight class," lvarez said. Alexander lay on the canvas and the bout was waved off at 1:54 of Round 1. The boxing acumen, footwork and size of Bivol proving to be a formidable challenge. For now, it's unclear what comes next for Alvarez. The co-main event is set as Montana Love came in at 139 pounds vs. Gabriel Gollaz Valenzuela weighed 138.6. However, speaking after the Ramirez win, the 31-year-old explained that a bout for all the belts at super middleweight would be a different matter entirely. Like me saying Warren only put on Adeleye vs Sokolowski . TM & 2023 BoxingScene.All Rights Reserved. Canelo Alvarez and light heavyweight titleholder Dmitry Bivol on Friday made weight for their pay-per-view fight Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Alvarez doing great work on the inside but hasn't been able to sustain. Morning Report: Colby Covington cant support Jon Jones as greatest of all time, needs to be clean-cut athlete. Sign up for the Boxing Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Cheers coming down from every corner of T-Mobile Arena. Considering both men have ties to Matchroom and DAZN, perhaps the only obstacle to making Canelo vs. Bivol 2 is the fact that the unbeaten Russian stylist appears to be wired in exactly the same way as his rival. Canelo is coming off of an 11th-round TKO of Caleb Plant this past November that made him the undisputed middleweight champion, while Bivol most recently defended his title against Umar Salamov via unanimous decision in December. The action didn't sustain over the next 10 rounds, though, and Love won by the same score on all three cards: 114-112. 1:26 pm ET, at [3], Instead, it was announced on February 25, 2022, that lvarez had signed a two-fight deal with Matchroom Boxing; the first fight would see him returning to the light heavyweight division to challenge long-reigning undefeated WBA (Super) champion Dmitry Bivol on May 7 in a bout that would be televised as sports streaming service DAZN's first pay-per-view offering in the United States and Canada. "It doesn't end like this," said Alvarez, who entered the ring rated No. 59-55, Bivol. As you can see from my arm, he beat my arm up but not my head," Bivol said. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Latin America & Mexico | DAZN PPV in US & Canada pic.twitter.com/CZEszTKGj5. He scored with a bundle of three- and four-punch combinations. Hopefully the judges get this right. For six months, Bivol has said he wants Canelo at 168. DAZN uses cookies to help us deliver our services and improve your user experience. He was able to press Bivol on the ropes and landed a couple of solid body shots as the crowd roared, seemingly trying to cheer him to victory. Ngannou is trying to draw Furys attention away from Jon Jones and back on himself as The Gypsy King prepares his schedule for the second half of 2023. Dmitry Bivol makes his way to the stage first and is loudly booed. Round 10: Canelo's body language isn't great, and his output is dipping. If the fight with Bivol dont happen, then well see. Click Agree to accept our use of cookies or you can choose to opt out of our use of cookies by following the instructions in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Notice. 108-101, Bivol. Can they make a deal? Bivol has only fought at the light heavyweight class, and poses a major challenge to Alvarez. Viva Mexico. The undisputed super middleweight champion bust John Ryder's nose with an uppercut in round two and decked the challenger heavily in the fifth. I could put my [WBA light heavyweight] belt on the line and we could fight for five belts. Canelo lvarez vs. Dmitry Bivol, billed as Legacy is Earned, was a professional boxing match between 4-division world champion, Canelo lvarez, and defending WBA (Super) light heavyweight champion, Dmitry Bivol. Alvarez and Bivol had no problem making the 175-pound weight limit from the Toshiba Plaza, right in front of T-Mobile Arena, where the fight will occur. The latter is taller compared to the pound-for-pound king. This was the biggest fight of my career and I enjoyed this fight. Im able to fight everybody. The manager of Dmitry Bivol, Vadim Kornilov, the fighter who outboxed Canelo Alvarez in May of 2022 and is the last man to beat Canelo Alvarez, now appears to be moving on from targeting a fight with Canelo. His previous reign at middleweight featuring 155lbs catchweight bouts with Miguel Cotto and Amir Khan showed the pound-for-pound superstar is not averse to stacking the deck in his favour, but this final stage of his career is clearly all about legacy. Let's do it at another weight class.". Women's boxing divisional rankings: Terri Harper earns hard victory, still a top fighter at junior middleweight. 10-9, Bivol. The reigning undisputed super-middleweight champion was next up to a thunderous ovation from a screaming Mexican crowd and came in a tad lighter at 174.4. ET above. R12: Bivol's defense along the ropes is swallowing everything Canelo is trying here. Subscribe to our YouTube channel http://bit.ly/DAZNBoxingYouTube Where does Gervonta Davis rank? R12: They are standing right in front of each other, only Canelo can't land a thing. The 39-year-old from China drilled Alexander with a left hand in the opening round, and referee Robert Hoyle didn't bother to count. Maybe his mistake was he threw only hard punches. What's next for Lopez, Wood and Lara? Six months after becoming the first undisputed super middleweight champion of the four-belt era, Alvarez moved back up to 175 pounds for the first time since claiming the WBC title via knockout from Sergey Kovalev in 2019. Sometimes in boxing, you win or lose. Canelo Alvarez's daughter, Emily Cinnamon, has a plan to become an actress Vadim Kornilov spoke . The eight-time defending champion weighed in first to resounding boos, coming in at 174.6 pounds. Silva (10-0, 7 KOs) is a 24-year-old from Monterrey, Mexico. But the hope is that he recognises a kindred spirit and rewards Bivol's desire to take what he has toiled for. 03 Jun 2023 19:37:10 Here comes the undefeated Zhang, who weighs 276.2. lvarez's skill and strength will translate to a higher weight class against the 6-foot Bivol. But Bivol then used his advantage in both height and reach to turn the tide and take the match by decision. Joselito Velazquez, an Olympic fighter from Mexico, continued his march toward a flyweight title shot. Canelo Alvarez fought in his home country of Mexico for the first time since 2011 last night (Sat., May 6, 2023), routing a game but ultimately non-competitive John Ryder across 12 rounds to retain his four Super Middleweight belts. Bivol, who has never competed under 173 pounds, believes he can beat Canelo at his natural weight -- 168 pounds. The 22-year-old used nonstop pressure round after round to defeat Vicente (7-5-1, 2 KOs), a 33-year-old from Puerto Rico. Bivol has a 2" height advantage as he stand tall at 6 0, while Alvarez is 5' 8". 10-9, Canelo. Russell Mora is the referee and Tim Cheatham and Dave Moretti from Las Vegas, and Steve Weisfeld from New Jersey are the judges.. Bivol came in at 174.6. Oops. Shakhram Giyasov comes in 146.6 pounds while Christian Gomez tipped the scales at at 147. Main card (DAZN PPV at 8 p.m. He had a good speed and power. LAS VEGAS -- Dmitry Bivol, in one of the biggest boxing upsets in recent memory, scored a unanimous decision over the sport's top star, Canelo Alvarez, on Saturday at T-Mobile Arena. 12:22 am ET. Canelo Vs. Ryder Co-Main Delivers Wild TKO, UFC Anniversary Limited Edition Fight Glove, Aljamain Sterling Authentic Walkout Jersey, UFC 289 Takes Significant Last-Minute Hit, If Theres Anyone He Could Beat, Its Wilder, Creepy Virtual Khabib Ad Has Fans Going WTF. Alvarez needs to find an answer soon. 12:50 am ET, at The 31-year-old appreciates the support and looks forward to putting on a show and becoming a two-time light heavyweight champion. Canelo Alvarez and Dmitry. "He's a really good fighter. He pinned Alvarez on the ropes around the midway point and unloaded with about six or seven shots, though Alvarez evaded many. It's a unanimous decision. 10-9 Bivol (Overall: 109-100 Bivol). This will be Bivols eighth defense of the WBA belt. What in that combined body of work suggestsAlvarez is now ready to beat the best 175lbs fighter on the planet? So it was lvarez who walked into T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas Saturday night as the 5-1 favorite but it was Bivol who walked out the winner. With wins over Gennady Golovkin and John Ryder at 168 pounds under his belt, Canelo is now targeting a September rematch against Dmitry Bivol, who handled him with surprising ease in their May 2022 fight at 175 pounds. Round 3: Bivol the far cleaner puncher. Please enter a valid email and try again. All three judges scored the fight 115-113, but the bout wasn't nearly that close. King Canelo has entered the building #CaneloBivol pic.twitter.com/QdnK24EETy. Haven't seen Canelo this frustrated in a long time. 12:24 am ET, at Subscribe to Morning Kombat with Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell for the best analysis and in-depth news, including instant analysis to Bivol's shocking win over Alvarez on Saturday night below. His trainer, Eddy Reynoso, revealed that the normal weight of Canelo is almost 185 pounds. You don't get that too often. But if you don't believe in yourself, what do you do? Silva Scores Knee-Popping Submission. Please enter a valid email and try again. On Saturday night, Canelo and Bivol will clash at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and the pair both comfortably made weight ahead of the fight, with Canelo weighing in at 174.4 lbs and Bivol . I knew bivol wasn't that stupid he was just playing hard ball. Alexander Volkanovski and Israel Adesanya become first official athletes of Logan Pauls Prime. No one is forcing his hand. lvarez, fresh out of a dominating run at super middleweight, had been seeking to become just the sixth boxer in the sport's modern era to claim a championship in five different weight classes. 12:30 am ET, at I want respect as the Champion"#CaneloBivol #BivolCanelo2 pic.twitter.com/4Ax9A4zvT5, Canelo walks off after a frustrating night Watch #CaneloBivol on demand on https://t.co/FoiaUtUyQV worldwide, excl. Castro (7-0, 5 KOs), of Fresno, California, was coming off a decision win in March; he suffered the first knockdown of his pro career in that bout. If you buy something from an SB Nation link, Vox Media may earn a commission. 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