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

[Jawhead999]

Big jackpots await for those who will bet on Bivol he is a heavy underdog here, I watched the highlights of his knock out wins and he is really good but those he fought do not even offer resistance, they just stand there waiting for the big bomb to drop them, they are intimidated, in the case of Canelo nobody intimidated him even fighters who has outstanding records and has knockout powers, the name of the game is intimidation if Bivol can overcome it then we have a fight, and Bivol has a chance.

Mayweather is the one who can intimidated Canelo, he have good head and body movement to evade Canelo's punch. As I said before Bivol is only lack of defense and movements, but he do have good offense. Does Bivol want to prove good offense is the best form of defense?

Bivol is higher compared to Canelo, Canelo would difficult to punch Bivol's face... it would be better if he give more body shots.

[coin-investor]

Big jackpots await for those who will bet on Bivol he is a heavy underdog here, I watched the highlights of his knock out wins and he is really good but those he fought do not even offer resistance, they just stand there waiting for the big bomb to drop them, they are intimidated, in the case of Canelo nobody intimidated him even fighters who has outstanding records and has knockout powers, the name of the game is intimidation if Bivol can overcome it then we have a fight, and Bivol has a chance.

Mayweather is the one who can intimidated Canelo, he have good head and body movement to evade Canelo's punch. As I said before Bivol is only lack of defense and movements, but he do have good offense. Does Bivol want to prove good offense is the best form of defense?

Bivol is higher compared to Canelo, Canelo would difficult to punch Bivol's face... it would be better if he give more body shots.

Heights have never an advantage for those fighters who fought against Canelo we've seen that on Plant's fight and against Smith they all looked small when Canelo hit them with power shots, Canelo is always the bigger guys and those with height and reaches advantage they use their advantage to run and not to beat Canelo, I don't see Bivol's height an advantage here he will fold up and look small when Canelo hit him with powershots.

[TravelMug]

Big jackpots await for those who will bet on Bivol he is a heavy underdog here, I watched the highlights of his knock out wins and he is really good but those he fought do not even offer resistance, they just stand there waiting for the big bomb to drop them, they are intimidated, in the case of Canelo nobody intimidated him even fighters who has outstanding records and has knockout powers, the name of the game is intimidation if Bivol can overcome it then we have a fight, and Bivol has a chance.

Mayweather is the one who can intimidated Canelo, he have good head and body movement to evade Canelo's punch. As I said before Bivol is only lack of defense and movements, but he do have good offense. Does Bivol want to prove good offense is the best form of defense?

Bivol is higher compared to Canelo, Canelo would difficult to punch Bivol's face... it would be better if he give more body shots.

No, I don't think that good offense in the best form of defense in boxing, only a couple of fights that comes to my mind that uses his face as an offense to be able to attack, Margarito vs Cotto I.

But if Bivol will used his face and will not play defense with Canelo, it will be suicide and he himself will get knock out because Canelo's has power in both hands. Unless he has a granite chin that can hold, but I doubt it because this is a higher weight and boxers do really punch hard.

[bitzizzix]

Here are the boxing records of these fighters.
At first glance, I notice that this Russian boxer Dmitry Bivol is really an underdog when it comes to the records. But if you take a look at his records, undefeated, which is for me, this is his only ace for this fight compared to the Mexican boxer.
Another thing is the reach and height of Dmitry Bivol is also an advantage. This is really exciting match for me.

In terms of boxing skills and technique and he is up there with all the great boxers, time and time again Canelo has shown himself to be an all round fighter he can box and fight and also a very tough guy.
both in his body tricks and his boxing tricks are fantastic, and in this I think Conelo is probably better than a great boxer.
Bivol is a very good fighter, but compared to the quality and record that Conelo has, I think Conelo will win by knockout or points, Bivol is lighter and smaller and Canelo is competing at 168, the difference is not that big.

[aioc]

But if Bivol will used his face and will not play defense with Canelo, it will be suicide and he himself will get knock out because Canelo's has power in both hands. Unless he has a granite chin that can hold, but I doubt it because this is a higher weight and boxers do really punch hard.

Unfortunately for Bivol he has not faced a fighter like Canelo, and he is a fighter trained to go toe to toe and rely on his power, there's no way to change how he fights, a fighter will live and die on the way he fights, it all goes up now on how hard he punches and can he get his punches to Canelo's face and body and can he avoid Canelo's attack, he needs to bully the bully here.

[Natalim]

But if Bivol will used his face and will not play defense with Canelo, it will be suicide and he himself will get knock out because Canelo's has power in both hands. Unless he has a granite chin that can hold, but I doubt it because this is a higher weight and boxers do really punch hard.

Unfortunately for Bivol he has not faced a fighter like Canelo, and he is a fighter trained to go toe to toe and rely on his power, there's no way to change how he fights, a fighter will live and die on the way he fights, it all goes up now on how hard he punches and can he get his punches to Canelo's face and body and can he avoid Canelo's attack, he needs to bully the bully here.

let's just see what's gonna happen, though we all agree that Canelo will win this fight we cannot underestimate his opponent because he has some power and he is the current champion. We are looking at the next fight of Canelo because we are too excited to see a trilogy with GGG, but he has to take care of the business first, beat Bivol and the trilogy will be good to go.

[jhonjhon]

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

Wow! This is gonna be a great fight to watch.Both guys has a good potential. Bivol has a foot speed and hand speed with power.And i think Canelo is a great opponent for Bivol. Canelo has also speed and power. He is truly a fighter who is not afraid to challenge himself. If Canelo wins, it is because he has the experience on the big stage. If Bivol wins, he is ready for the big stage. Will let just see.  Hopefully they'll gonna be bring the best out of each other.


As what I see, both of them are very serious with this fight.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.sportingnews.com/us/amp/boxing/news/canelo-alvarez-2022-dmitry-bivol-may-7/qxlobqdlccac6zqztfazcama

Undisputed super middleweight champion Saul "Canelo" Alvarez is hungry for more gold.

"I am very happy with this fight against Dmitry Bivol,” Alvarez said. "It is another great challenge for me and my career — especially as I go up in weight and face an exceptional light heavyweight champion like Bivol. I am also very excited that we have this fight slated for Cinco De Mayo Weekend — May 7 — for all the fans to enjoy. We will be ready, like we always are."


"I always only wanted to fight the best," Bivol said. "I believe that the rest of my goals will begin materialize on May 7."

[Yaunfitda]

But if Bivol will used his face and will not play defense with Canelo, it will be suicide and he himself will get knock out because Canelo's has power in both hands. Unless he has a granite chin that can hold, but I doubt it because this is a higher weight and boxers do really punch hard.

Unfortunately for Bivol he has not faced a fighter like Canelo, and he is a fighter trained to go toe to toe and rely on his power, there's no way to change how he fights, a fighter will live and die on the way he fights, it all goes up now on how hard he punches and can he get his punches to Canelo's face and body and can he avoid Canelo's attack, he needs to bully the bully here.

True, Canelo is really a different breed of boxer, he really developed himself to be a great champion and can adjust during a fight which is a hallmark of legends in the past. As for Bivol, although he is the LHW champion this is a notch up fight for him. Again, a good paycheck comes with being a great champion but he will definitely do his best not to get knock out by Canelo.

[chaser15]

Unfortunately for Bivol he has not faced a fighter like Canelo, and he is a fighter trained to go toe to toe and rely on his power, there's no way to change how he fights, a fighter will live and die on the way he fights, it all goes up now on how hard he punches and can he get his punches to Canelo's face and body and can he avoid Canelo's attack, he needs to bully the bully here.

I like Canelo but there's too much praised for him here in this thread. If Bivol doesn't face a like of Canelo, also the same on Canelo too as doesn't face a like of Bivol. Just because Canelo is already an undisputed champion before moving up, he's an automatic dominant between them two. Canelo is the visitor here on the new weight class and the one challenging Bivol. I'm seeing Canelo will win but it's not that he will get that easily.

I'm even in the point where I like to bet on Bivol if the odds are great.

Expecting a close match between these too. I hope Bivol will erase the doubts of others that he won't be able to handle Canelo.

[TravelMug]

But if Bivol will used his face and will not play defense with Canelo, it will be suicide and he himself will get knock out because Canelo's has power in both hands. Unless he has a granite chin that can hold, but I doubt it because this is a higher weight and boxers do really punch hard.

Unfortunately for Bivol he has not faced a fighter like Canelo, and he is a fighter trained to go toe to toe and rely on his power, there's no way to change how he fights, a fighter will live and die on the way he fights, it all goes up now on how hard he punches and can he get his punches to Canelo's face and body and can he avoid Canelo's attack, he needs to bully the bully here.

But we've seen the Canelo was tried to be bully in his fights and it doesn't end good. His opponents gets knock out/down. It's really hard to put a good strategy against Canelo because he developed into a complete fighter. Maybe what Bivol can do is rely on his power and maybe he will get lucky and hit Canelo with a good punch and who knows, Canelo will get his first loss, as you have said, live and die and in the ring for Bivol here.

[Natalim]

But if Bivol will used his face and will not play defense with Canelo, it will be suicide and he himself will get knock out because Canelo's has power in both hands. Unless he has a granite chin that can hold, but I doubt it because this is a higher weight and boxers do really punch hard.

Unfortunately for Bivol he has not faced a fighter like Canelo, and he is a fighter trained to go toe to toe and rely on his power, there's no way to change how he fights, a fighter will live and die on the way he fights, it all goes up now on how hard he punches and can he get his punches to Canelo's face and body and can he avoid Canelo's attack, he needs to bully the bully here.

But we've seen the Canelo was tried to be bully in his fights and it doesn't end good. His opponents gets knock out/down. It's really hard to put a good strategy against Canelo because he developed into a complete fighter. Maybe what Bivol can do is rely on his power and maybe he will get lucky and hit Canelo with a good punch and who knows, Canelo will get his first loss, as you have said, live and die and in the ring for Bivol here.

Canelo is just so focused on the ring, so even if you trash-talk him, disrespect him, it will not make him change his strategy, he will always follow the game plan and always play smart in the ring. I wonder what would happen in this fight, Bivol is the bigger guy but Canelo is a volume puncher so it should not be an advantage for Bivol. Good luck to him though.

[Rmcdermott927]

Canelo is tough as nails and soooo focused.  I don’t see any way other than a lucky shot by Dmitry that he doesn’t take this one.  I do however think this will go to the judges score cards at the end and won’t be a KO.

[Finestream]

Canelo is tough as nails and soooo focused.  I don’t see any way other than a lucky shot by Dmitry that he doesn’t take this one.  I do however think this will go to the judges score cards at the end and won’t be a KO.

With the power of Canelo and Bivol being the defending champion, I don't think it will go to score card because for sure Bivol will be aggressive and will try to impose his will on Canelo, and once he makes a mistake, that will be the end of the fight and will result to an impressive win by Canelo.

[dothebeats]

From what I've seen on some of the fights of Canelo, I can say that he's a focused and a very determined fighter. His footwork and the way he moves around the ring is very efficient, which makes his enemy spend more stamina and chase around for him. His enemy, I haven't heard much about, though for the size difference, Bivol has an advantage, but perhaps it can be used against him as well. All in all if I were to bet, it will still be for Alvarez. The dude is just methodical on his last bouts and it's hard to beat that.

[Silberman]

Canelo is both an aggressive and intelligent fighter. We've seen him playing his opponent like a kid. Yes, he can beat Bivol, the odds are very much high which @coin-investor pointed out so if Bivol will just hold his ground, it's Canelo's favor. It's likely the result because Bivol does that all the time, engage in the middle and it will be his fall.

Canelo vs GGG III is just hyped, there will be 4th if GG wins but I doubt he will. So we'll have to see how he fights Murata soon and by then we can see if he really has the chance against Canelo. If not, Canelo vs GGG 3 will only be because of money.

Of all Canelo's fights, this is one worth watching because he will face a fighter who stands toe to toe, who likes to engage and rely on his power if this guy is powerful and can stand big punch we'll have a good fight it's too late for Bivol to do or learn a Mayweather the only fighter who has beaten Canelo, so I expect a slugfest here a far cry from what we saw in Canelo's fight, I'll give Bivol a better chance than all the other light heavyweight, but I expect Canelo will come out the winner.

This is what I am expecting to see as well, many fighters due to the powerful punches that Canelo could throw were simply afraid to simple stand up to him and try to answer every punch Canelo sent with one of their own, however I think Bivol may have a chance to do something like this, and if he can, then we are about to see an incredible fight, besides there is not better chance for Bivol to try to upset Canelo as this is going to be the first fight of Canelo while entering a heavier division.

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

Canelo is tough as nails and soooo focused.  I don’t see any way other than a lucky shot by Dmitry that he doesn’t take this one.  I do however think this will go to the judges score cards at the end and won’t be a KO.

It will be a beat down if it goes to the judges score cards. Bivol is durable as well, so it's a battle on who has the better chin and power and this advantages goes to Canelo. And I don't think that Bivol will won on the judges. The fight will happen on Cinco de Mayo so for sure Canelo will be favored. The better trained fighter will win this match, and base on the poll, the boxing community chooses Alvarez again.

[Oasisman]

From what I've seen on some of the fights of Canelo, I can say that he's a focused and a very determined fighter. His footwork and the way he moves around the ring is very efficient, which makes his enemy spend more stamina and chase around for him. His enemy, I haven't heard much about, though for the size difference, Bivol has an advantage, but perhaps it can be used against him as well. All in all if I were to bet, it will still be for Alvarez. The dude is just methodical on his last bouts and it's hard to beat that.

I can also see Alvarez is in advantage here base on experience, though he have not experienced fights in this weight level, but he's far more experienced in boxing than his opponent.
Like what you said Canelo has a great footwork, head movements , and very efficient with his punches.
Let's see If his opponent can use his size advantage on this fight. I've heard of him before but never watched his fight, I guess he Bivol also have a strong powerful punches. Something that Canelo will be aware of.

[virasisog]

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.

That's what I'm excited about as well. I would love to see GGG and Canelo in one ring. Canelo still has to do his best on this match so he could surely move forward with his fight with GGG. That will be a tough match so Canelo must be ready not just with his match with Bivol but also with his possible match if he'll win this fight. I hope he wouldn't feel too pressured but rather motivated.

[Jating]

From what I've seen on some of the fights of Canelo, I can say that he's a focused and a very determined fighter. His footwork and the way he moves around the ring is very efficient, which makes his enemy spend more stamina and chase around for him. His enemy, I haven't heard much about, though for the size difference, Bivol has an advantage, but perhaps it can be used against him as well. All in all if I were to bet, it will still be for Alvarez. The dude is just methodical on his last bouts and it's hard to beat that.

I can also see Alvarez is in advantage here base on experience, though he have not experienced fights in this weight level, but he's far more experienced in boxing than his opponent.
Like what you said Canelo has a great footwork, head movements , and very efficient with his punches.
Let's see If his opponent can use his size advantage on this fight. I've heard of him before but never watched his fight, I guess he Bivol also have a strong powerful punches. Something that Canelo will be aware of.

He did fight at this weight class before, betting Kovalev and win the belt (WBO).

So he is familiar with how to make the weight, no problem for him. As for the size advantage, I don't think that Bivol has one, Canelo is known to punished boxers who is taller than him so that negate everyone who thins that their height will be be a problem for him. Bivol is a strong puncher if you look at his record, but Canelo can take anyone at 168 to 175 lbs because his chin is solid.

[Fredomago]

Canelo is tough as nails and soooo focused.  I don’t see any way other than a lucky shot by Dmitry that he doesn’t take this one.  I do however think this will go to the judges score cards at the end and won’t be a KO.

It will be a beat down if it goes to the judges score cards. Bivol is durable as well, so it's a battle on who has the better chin and power and this advantages goes to Canelo. And I don't think that Bivol will won on the judges. The fight will happen on Cinco de Mayo so for sure Canelo will be favored. The better trained fighter will win this match, and base on the poll, the boxing community chooses Alvarez again.

As what we have seen it from the poll, though, it's still unpredictable as we don't have them yet inside the ring. Canelo might have that advantage and he will use everything to make sure that he got the edge in winning this fight. We are all wanted to see a competitive fight a possible toe to toe knowing the characteristics of both fighters.

Fans will love seeing them trying to beat one another with heavy punches, overpowering if possible in the earlier rounds.