I didn't watch the whole card, I only tuned in for the main event. I don't always watch Canelo, as I don't really particularly like his personality, and I find him to have a bit of a ego, without actually being that entertaining in person. Obviously, a good boxer, and likes to test the waters. However, I honestly thought he was outclassed last night, and the score cards were embarrassing, as it definitely wasn't that close. They had it 115 - 113, right? Impossible, I had Bivol with at the very least eight rounds.
Yeah, same as what I see in the match, and before it was announced, I was thinking that this could have been a robbery because the score was very closed.
I think the step up for Canelo was a bit too much, and he probably goes back down after this. I do admire his ambition to unify multiple divisions though. I'll always respect when a fighter doesn't just fight anyone that pays the wages, and instead challenges themselves. However, I thought he was thoroughly outclassed on the night, and was left frustrated, and without too many ideas.
He bit more than he can chew here, he messes with one of the best champion in the Light Heavyweight division, Bivol was obvious different from Kovalev. And I think Canelo will have to go down, he looks tired in the 12th round, first time I have seen him without gas, maybe the added weight was too much for his 5'8 frame.
There are reports that he might exercised his rematch clause that fuck up his trilogy with Canelo.
Bivol though has the option to wait for the winner of Beterviev vs Smith instead of fighting Canelo immediately.