[Boxing]: Canelo Alvarez vs Dmitry Bivol - May 7

[Baofeng]

It's official, one the most anticipated match this year has been confirmed. Canelo Alvarez will fight Dmitry Bivol on May 7. And not only that, if by chance he won against Bivol, Canelo will be facing GGG next (assuming GGG wins his fight with Murata).

BoxingScene.com has confirmed that the Mexican superstar has agreed to a lucrative two-fight deal with the streaming service that once signed him to a 10-fight contract that could’ve been worth $365 million. The undisputed super middleweight champion will box unbeaten WBA light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol on May 7 and then, if the favored fighter beats Bivol, he will finally face rival Gennadiy Golovkin a third time September 17.

https://www.boxingscene.com/canelos-2-fight-deal-with-dazn-done-bivol-on-7-golovkin-on-september-17--164365

[Kemarit]

We will see Alvarez getting tested against one of the best in the Light-Heavyweight. But for sure everyone is excited for a trilogy with GGG that will happen in September.

And what a record deal for Canelo I think it's the biggest contract we have in boxing.

As for the fight with Bivol, I think Canelo will still be the winning here, it could extend though to 12 rounds.

[Jawhead999]

Bivol is a good puncher, he mostly dominating the fight since he style is offensive. Though he doesn't have good head movement and footwork, but he can still remain undefeated. I also don't see his opponent landed big punch on Bivol, so I don't know how tough his chin is. While Canelo have good head movement, footwork and tough chin, but he lack of experiences in this weight. Canelo need to train his body to endure from big punch by Bivol and play more aggresive

Seems this is another fight where the challenger will be favorited

[Dave1]

Bivol is a good puncher, he mostly dominating the fight since he style is offensive. Though he doesn't have good head movement and footwork, but he can still remain undefeated. I also don't see his opponent landed big punch on Bivol, so I don't know how tough his chin is. While Canelo have good head movement, footwork and tough chin, but he lack of experiences in this weight. Canelo need to train his body to endure from big punch by Bivol and play more aggresive

Seems this is another fight where the challenger will be favorited

I do agree with your analysis, if Bivol doesn't have a head movement and just rely on his power, sooner or later he will have to deal with Canelo's left hook and uppercut and his chin are going to be tested. And Alvarez is going to take advantage of that no head movement, he can land it at will and maybe this will not last 12 rounds.

[stadus]

I'm interested in the 2nd part, a GGG vs Canelo Trilogy if he wins this fight.

Well, in terms of chances, I guess GGG and Canelo has a high chance of beating their respective opponent, so the fight that is almost impossible is going to happen soon, hopefully this year.

[Saisher]

He's fast and with power punch but I'm not impressed I checked highlights of his fights on Youtube heavier version of Plant and we have seen how Canelo beat Plant methodically that's likely going to happen here against Bivol because from what I saw he is not good defensively, to beat Canelo you have to be good defensively like Mayweather.

I'm expected Canelo to beat Bivol and eventually face Golovkin.

[freedomgo]

He's fast and with power punch but I'm not impressed I checked highlights of his fights on Youtube heavier version of Plant and we have seen how Canelo beat Plant methodically that's likely going to happen here against Bivol because from what I saw he is not good defensively, to beat Canelo you have to be good defensively like Mayweather.

Canelo will surely find a way to beat Bivol, he already fought a lot of champions and he always wins, except on Mayweather's fight. Canelo being a slow starter is his best strategy to study how to beat his opponent, so whoever will be his opponent at the current stage, I think Canelo is still hard to beat.

I'm not familiar with Dmitry Bivol, I will also check some of his fight highlights and see if he can stand until 12 rounds against Canelo. 

[judeafante]

Bivol is not a good technical fighter and this will get him in trouble, Canelo is so good at frustrating his opponents if you are a good jabber Canelo will beat you at your game, Bivol will have a hard time because he has not faced somebody like Canelo who is very good at defending himself and while defending he also attack, I don't believe that Bivol will have a chance against Canelo, so far the vote is 6-0 in favor of Canelo.

[coin-investor]

Beterbiev is a better fighter than Bivol it may look like a cherry-pick fight in terms of experience and style Canelo is miles ahead against Bivol he has a good record but he is flatfooted something Canelo wants, he doesn't like fighters who dance away and refuse to engage because he'll have a hard time catching them like what Floyd did to him, it will be a knock out win for Canelo.

[Hypnosis00]

8-0 in favor of Canelo, it seems like no one believes that Canelo will lose in this fight.

I honestly don't hear the name of his opponent,  I think he is not popular, so I guess Canelo's chance to win here is very high. I read some comments in this thread and the other that after this fight if Canelo wins, he has a chance to face GGG which is a mega fight, so I would follow this fight as I love to witness a trilogy of the two huge names in boxing.

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

Beterbiev is a better fighter than Bivol it may look like a cherry-pick fight in terms of experience and style Canelo is miles ahead against Bivol he has a good record but he is flatfooted something Canelo wants, he doesn't like fighters who dance away and refuse to engage because he'll have a hard time catching them like what Floyd did to him, it will be a knock out win for Canelo.

Agree, I think Canelo chooses the easier fight between the two LHW, both have big power, but I think Beterbiev has more skills and I would say the more technical fighter. I thought it will be Bivol vs Beterbiev first and then winner gets Canelo. But I guess Canelo doesn't want to lose time here. So it will be Bivol first and then Golovkin for all the marbles and legacy of him.

[Yaunfitda]

I'm interested in the 2nd part, a GGG vs Canelo Trilogy if he wins this fight.

Well, in terms of chances, I guess GGG and Canelo has a high chance of beating their respective opponent, so the fight that is almost impossible is going to happen soon, hopefully this year.

Same here, I think majority here wanted to see that trilogy between GGG and Canelo.

They are the favorite to beat their respective opponents, and barring and upset, they could really set up everything in September for all that important fight on their careers. It will happen this year as per the report, so Canelo is not shying away from the 3rd fight, maybe just waiting for the right time and money in the table.

[Cling18]

8-0 in favor of Canelo, it seems like no one believes that Canelo will lose in this fight.

I honestly don't hear the name of his opponent,  I think he is not popular, so I guess Canelo's chance to win here is very high. I read some comments in this thread and the other that after this fight if Canelo wins, he has a chance to face GGG which is a mega fight, so I would follow this fight as I love to witness a trilogy of the two huge names in boxing.

I also don't have an idea on how Bivol fights on the ring so I guess it would also be too early to see him as a weak opponent. However, Canelo will surely show off his aggressiveness on the ring again, especially because of the challenge of facing GGG if ever he'll be victorious in this match. It will surely be an exciting fight.

[Japinat]

8-0 in favor of Canelo, it seems like no one believes that Canelo will lose in this fight.

I honestly don't hear the name of his opponent,  I think he is not popular, so I guess Canelo's chance to win here is very high. I read some comments in this thread and the other that after this fight if Canelo wins, he has a chance to face GGG which is a mega fight, so I would follow this fight as I love to witness a trilogy of the two huge names in boxing.

I also don't have an idea on how Bivol fights on the ring so I guess it would also be too early to see him as a weak opponent. However, Canelo will surely show off his aggressiveness on the ring again, especially because of the challenge of facing GGG if ever he'll be victorious in this match. It will surely be an exciting fight.

He is unknown because his division is not popular, but he is holding a title.

https://boxrec.com/en/proboxer/703924
Check his record, he has 19 wins and 11 are KO wins,  and currently the WBA World Light heavy Champion.

I can say that Bivol has the power but can he beat a talented fighter like Canelo?

[og kush420]

Same here, I think majority here wanted to see that trilogy between GGG and Canelo.

They are the favorite to beat their respective opponents, and barring and upset, they could really set up everything in September for all that important fight on their careers. It will happen this year as per the report, so Canelo is not shying away from the 3rd fight, maybe just waiting for the right time and money in the table.

Great news for the boxing fans. I like the strength, technique and speed of Bivol. On the other hand GGG has gained speed and strength over the period of time. But we cannot underestimate the strength of Murata too. I don’t want to make any prediction here, but I am sure the fans will view some amazing boxing.

[Jating]

8-0 in favor of Canelo, it seems like no one believes that Canelo will lose in this fight.

I honestly don't hear the name of his opponent,  I think he is not popular, so I guess Canelo's chance to win here is very high. I read some comments in this thread and the other that after this fight if Canelo wins, he has a chance to face GGG which is a mega fight, so I would follow this fight as I love to witness a trilogy of the two huge names in boxing.

I also don't have an idea on how Bivol fights on the ring so I guess it would also be too early to see him as a weak opponent. However, Canelo will surely show off his aggressiveness on the ring again, especially because of the challenge of facing GGG if ever he'll be victorious in this match. It will surely be an exciting fight.

The problem is that this guy is campaigning at 175 lbs and not American, that's why him and Beterbiev is relatively unknown to many casual fans. But his records speak for itself, undefeated with good KO percentage. So this is an exciting fight and will be a good test for Alvarez. And after this fight, it will be him and GGG for the trilogy.

[chaser15]

8-0 in favor of Canelo, it seems like no one believes that Canelo will lose in this fight.

I honestly don't hear the name of his opponent,  I think he is not popular, so I guess Canelo's chance to win here is very high. I read some comments in this thread and the other that after this fight if Canelo wins, he has a chance to face GGG which is a mega fight, so I would follow this fight as I love to witness a trilogy of the two huge names in boxing.

The poll here is just a reference. When you take that poll outside this forum, Canelo is still favored but Bivol should also have great votes.

Canelo is just more popular but you are wrong that Bivol is not. He is also popular and to clear things here, Canelo is the one considered to fight him and not the other way round. It means Canelo is the one who challenges Bivol.

Everyone wants a trilogy with GGG and that's for sure the most reason why people like to see Canelo win here.

[goinmerry]

It's official, one the most anticipated match this year has been confirmed. Canelo Alvarez will fight Dmitry Bivol on May 7. And not only that, if by chance he won against Bivol, Canelo will be facing GGG next (assuming GGG wins his fight with Murata).

What if the story changed, Canelo and GGG lose in their scheduled match.

My answer to that is, both losers will face each other lol.

More chance for the trilogy to happened instead if they won. Canelo will surely have lots of big challenges if he won that fight which is bigger than facing GGG for the third time. Let's wait for what will happen next.

[Kemarit]

8-0 in favor of Canelo, it seems like no one believes that Canelo will lose in this fight.

I honestly don't hear the name of his opponent,  I think he is not popular, so I guess Canelo's chance to win here is very high. I read some comments in this thread and the other that after this fight if Canelo wins, he has a chance to face GGG which is a mega fight, so I would follow this fight as I love to witness a trilogy of the two huge names in boxing.

I also don't have an idea on how Bivol fights on the ring so I guess it would also be too early to see him as a weak opponent. However, Canelo will surely show off his aggressiveness on the ring again, especially because of the challenge of facing GGG if ever he'll be victorious in this match. It will surely be an exciting fight.

The problem is that this guy is campaigning at 175 lbs and not American, that's why him and Beterbiev is relatively unknown to many casual fans. But his records speak for itself, undefeated with good KO percentage. So this is an exciting fight and will be a good test for Alvarez. And after this fight, it will be him and GGG for the trilogy.

Usually though outside of welterweight division, it's dominated by European, like the Light Heavy that we have right now, Bivol and Beterbiev so no American in that weight class, not much media coverage so they are not well known. But as I have said prior, Canelo will still win this fight despite a tougher opponent in Bivol.

[Dave1]

It's official, one the most anticipated match this year has been confirmed. Canelo Alvarez will fight Dmitry Bivol on May 7. And not only that, if by chance he won against Bivol, Canelo will be facing GGG next (assuming GGG wins his fight with Murata).

What if the story changed, Canelo and GGG lose in their scheduled match.

My answer to that is, both losers will face each other lol.

More chance for the trilogy to happened instead if they won. Canelo will surely have lots of big challenges if he won that fight which is bigger than facing GGG for the third time. Let's wait for what will happen next.

That will be the worst scenario either one of them lost their both or both of them was upset, what are the chances of that?

Either case, they might be really setting up the big fight in September for Canelo and GGG and no matter what will be the outcome, they are still going to face each other.