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

[stadus]

On the other side, I cannot blame Canelo for avoiding GGG that time as it could stain his record. I mean he cannot afford to lose again from that defeat he suffered from Mayweather, he's building his career to have some legacy in the industry which he did and now that he's already at the peak of his prime, he can now destroy whoever he wanted to fight even if it's GGG.

This one is true I mean we can't really tell the exact reason why Canelo is avoiding to have a trilogy against GGG but he already prove his skills, strength and power against GGG by winning for two times. Though, there are some speculations that Canelo's victory during their fight have some sort of questionable but then I think Canelo now is more focus and looking forward to face new fighters and opponents. Though, I wouldn't disagree that Canelo vs. GGG trilogy will be a good fight to watch for if happen again.

No Mate, Canelo only wins once. The first one is a draw. That's the very reason why from the longest time GGG wanted to have a rematch
but Canelo avoiding that one, thought there's a smoke surrounding the boxing community about the possibilities of having a trilogy, for now it would be the fight against Bivol to watch out before we will deal for that trilogy against GGG.

All GGG fans are still waiting for Canelo to accept the fight before the man will completely hang his gloves.

We don't know yet if there's some inside negotiation that already happening between the camps, but it's good if they will push this one.

Canelo's camp already confirmed the trilogy, so there could be negotiations already even prior to making it public.

Yeah, it was a draw, but there are fans seeing it as a GGG win in the first fight. And then Canelo slightly edging GGG in the second. But still the fight is very close that we need to see a 3rd fight and finally Canelo is willing because of the money and revenues and then become the greatest of this generation.

Yes, both of their fights were very close that all of them ended up controversial. Both parties believed that their fighters won. That is why the demand for a trilogy was very strong even after the second fight was decided. But it was just unfortunate that it didn't take place right after the second fight. Now it could happen but it's not anymore as anticipated as it used to be. I saw GGG fight against Murata. He is still strong but he looked a bit too stiff.

Maybe it was the ring rust that affects GGG in that fight and he needed a few round to settle down and go to his rhythm. However, we have discussed this so far, the age of GGG, and this could be the most important factor in this fight. If he shows like a real 40 year old, then he get loss this fight easily, maybe by a KO or TKO. But assuming he can still fight, it will be a big task for him as Canelo is still on his prime years.

Yes, this has been discussed over and over again and the primary concern on the part of GGG is his age. GGG is about to face the end of his career while Canelo is still very much at his peak. And if we take a careful look at both boxers' last performances, no doubt Canelo is going to win. Although it is still clear that GGG still has a powerful punch, it seems that he is now becoming stiff and therefore an easier target. And considering Canelo's accuracy and power, it is troubling if GGG will constantly absorb Canelo's punches if his footwork and head movement are gone.

I admit that the GGG vs Canelo trilogy was so overly discussed since the news surfaced in the internet that this time it will be materialized, it's so famous that even if both of them have its own current opponent still people are talking about their opinions and speculations about their trilogy afterwards after their respective bouts.

In the same note, it's so hard to deny Canelo's power over GGG and it is also real hard to suspect an upset to this fight. Their trilogy may be interesting to see but we somehow know in ourselves the outcome of it.

[inthelongrun]

I usually like underdogs. So I am rooting for Bivol to score an upset. He's got the skills and size to utilize over Canelo. But I am not betting here. It is very hard to beat Canelo by decision even if he is losing in the actual fight. Only Floyd beat Canelo and the scorecards were even close despite the former clearly out boxing and out smarting the then young kid from Mexico.

I hope Bivol's training camp is doing well. I hope Bivol is 100% come fight night. I hope the Russian will be treated fairly. I said this because just nearly 2 weeks ago, Russian Petr Yan, an ex UFC champion had issues leading to his title fight. The fight was close and many (including me) thought he won that fight but he lost. Boxing (and mma) is an individual sport and should not be included in world sanctions against Russia IMO.

[freedomgo]

I usually like underdogs. So I am rooting for Bivol to score an upset. He's got the skills and size to utilize over Canelo. But I am not betting here. It is very hard to beat Canelo by decision even if he is losing in the actual fight. Only Floyd beat Canelo and the scorecards were even close despite the former clearly out boxing and out smarting the then young kid from Mexico.

I hope Bivol's training camp is doing well. I hope Bivol is 100% come fight night. I hope the Russian will be treated fairly. I said this because just nearly 2 weeks ago, Russian Petr Yan, an ex UFC champion had issues leading to his title fight. The fight was close and many (including me) thought he won that fight but he lost. Boxing (and mma) is an individual sport and should not be included in world sanctions against Russia IMO.

I guess the issue of these Russian fighters isn't that bad anymore unlike the few weeks when the invasion had started, I also do hope Bivol won't experience such thing to discourage him just like Petr Yan have experienced.

Being an underdog doesn't really mean that he's no chance to defeat the favorite at all, an upset is always available in the fight no matter how slim that chance is. Bivol is much more confident in this division than Canelo as he is the defending champion but knowing Canelo, he will always find a way to defeat his opponents.

[alpamar99]

I usually like underdogs. So I am rooting for Bivol to score an upset. He's got the skills and size to utilize over Canelo. But I am not betting here. It is very hard to beat Canelo by decision even if he is losing in the actual fight. Only Floyd beat Canelo and the scorecards were even close despite the former clearly out boxing and out smarting the then young kid from Mexico.

I hope Bivol's training camp is doing well. I hope Bivol is 100% come fight night. I hope the Russian will be treated fairly. I said this because just nearly 2 weeks ago, Russian Petr Yan, an ex UFC champion had issues leading to his title fight. The fight was close and many (including me) thought he won that fight but he lost. Boxing (and mma) is an individual sport and should not be included in world sanctions against Russia IMO.

I guess the issue of these Russian fighters isn't that bad anymore unlike the few weeks when the invasion had started, I also do hope Bivol won't experience such thing to discourage him just like Petr Yan have experienced.

Being an underdog doesn't really mean that he's no chance to defeat the favorite at all, an upset is always available in the fight no matter how slim that chance is. Bivol is much more confident in this division than Canelo as he is the defending champion but knowing Canelo, he will always find a way to defeat his opponents.

Agree with what you said. The frying pan for news related to Russia is not as hard as it was before although there are still a lot at this time because Russia hasn't stopped it yet but now there are some rules that are starting to loosen.

Bivol still have a chance and don't really care about being underdogs or anything but the chances are still open now. what to do now he must focus and not be distracted by anything

[Distinctin]

Canelo's camp already confirmed the trilogy, so there could be negotiations already even prior to making it public.

Yeah, it was a draw, but there are fans seeing it as a GGG win in the first fight. And then Canelo slightly edging GGG in the second. But still the fight is very close that we need to see a 3rd fight and finally Canelo is willing because of the money and revenues and then become the greatest of this generation.

SO in case upset takes place and GGG happens to win this trilogy another fight for both to settle everything? Just thinking, though, if promoters will take these opportunities to suck more money from the fans and the gamblers. With how things are happening now,
the chance of upsetting Canelo is still possible even GGG is no longer in his prime.

Let see if the negotiations are already been cooked and after this upcoming fight against Bivol if rumors will be there for
this trilogy to take place.

That is surely a wild speculation right there but you have a point, I also asked that to myself after I've read your quote.

Although I'm sure that Canelo wouldn't let an upset happen to him as it could stain and really add a toll on his career after being defeated by a man who will hangs up his gloves in maybe next few years but yes what if, right? My honest answer is that there could be a 4th fight as their score is tied and definitely another fight needs to happen to settle things between the two of them but I'm quite certain that a 4th fight is a settlement fight unless it would again result into a draw.

Yes that is possible as well, we have seen Pacquiao and Marquez fought many times because their fight is really close.

And so if this fight goes that way again, I mean with no clear winner, maybe we can see a 4th fight or until there is clear winner for us. The only barrier is the age of GGG because we will be over 40 years old if there will be 4th fight.

Indeed it is possible but the chances that they will be having another fight after the trilogy is somehow slim because in reality this fight will not be going for a draw, at least both parties are going to do their best so that a winner will be declared and not a draw especially Canelo who is so vocal that he already won so I guess he will make sure that this will be the last.

[Finestream]

The fight is very controversial and for many years, Canelo has been haunted by it. Boxing writers continue to ask him why he didn't want to give GGG a third fight. And maybe he wanted to show who the real winner is but facing him in the trilogy. But we can talk about it later once he settled and win against his tougher opponent in Bivol next month.

Yes, Canelo doesn't want that trilogy as he already claimed he's the winner in 1st and 2nd fight. Nothing to prove anymore. But is that really a reason or Canelo just accepts the fact that GGG is the toughest opponent he fought in his prime?

I don't know what thing happened that makes Canelo change his mind, maybe pressure or just imagining how much the expected revenue that the trilogy will make if he accepts it and finally seal their chapter.

But yes, we can talk this more if he beats Bivol. If he will lose here, no trilogy will happen and GGG will move on to other opponents.

The last fight with Canelo and GGG has ended in a controversial split draw and until now, Canelo is still bothered by it because its more likely the fight ended not fairly when based on the comments made by GGG fans. Even myself, i am looking forward to witness their rematch once granted, but as for now let's focus first on his fight with Bivol, who happens to be the light-heavyweight world champion that made me think Canelo will test again his skills in boxing if he can truly beat the undefeated Bivol.

[Vaculin]

^ I think it's all about the money, and Canelo might think that he will beat GGG because he is old already. I'm not saying that he waited for GGG to get old, but with no potential fighters except LHW, but it won't give him the money that he could get from fighting an old GGG in a trilogy? Why not? And after this fight and he declare as a winner then he can tell everyone that he is the best fighter in the world right now and stop the discussion about their infamous fights.

Well, if it's not about the money then what is it about? I would not believe if Canelo would say that he wants to end that discussion once and for all because if he really thinks that way then he should've fought GGG long time ago. Anyways I agree that defeating GGG again on their trilogy will make him the best fighter in the world in todays modern age and no one can doubt that.

I guess that will also clear everything the issue, as he will get to prove that he's tougher and quicker than GGG when it comes to boxing. But as to when the trilogy will happen, for now its still uncertain. Hopefully, after this fight with Bivol, if he wins this game, probably the trilogy will be given clear date as it will be another day to remember.

[Shamm]

^ I think it's all about the money, and Canelo might think that he will beat GGG because he is old already. I'm not saying that he waited for GGG to get old, but with no potential fighters except LHW, but it won't give him the money that he could get from fighting an old GGG in a trilogy? Why not? And after this fight and he declare as a winner then he can tell everyone that he is the best fighter in the world right now and stop the discussion about their infamous fights.

Well, if it's not about the money then what is it about? I would not believe if Canelo would say that he wants to end that discussion once and for all because if he really thinks that way then he should've fought GGG long time ago. Anyways I agree that defeating GGG again on their trilogy will make him the best fighter in the world in todays modern age and no one can doubt that.

I guess that will also clear everything the issue, as he will get to prove that he's tougher and quicker than GGG when it comes to boxing. But as to when the trilogy will happen, for now its still uncertain. Hopefully, after this fight with Bivol, if he wins this game, probably the trilogy will be given clear date as it will be another day to remember.

We can not say that after canelo beating the triple G in the last fight he can beat again in this fight.  Yes without a doubt if he can win in this fight he will be recognized as tougher boxer in all time but we can not say that in earlier stage of the fight. Causes we all know how GGG will fight even if in his age get older but he can fight and win against his opponent, and after all happening in the last fight between him and canelo for sure he will adjust and make some move to win the fight.

[goinmerry]

We can not say that after canelo beating the triple G in the last fight he can beat again in this fight.  Yes without a doubt if he can win in this fight he will be recognized as tougher boxer in all time but we can not say that in earlier stage of the fight. Causes we all know how GGG will fight even if in his age get older but he can fight and win against his opponent, and after all happening in the last fight between him and canelo for sure he will adjust and make some move to win the fight.

GGG seems in shape but if we saw his last fight against Murata, he seems struggling in the early rounds although fortunately, he get back on his feet and did a 10th round TKO. That incident where he was struggling against an aging Murata shouldn't happen against Canelo as currently, Canelo is in his prime and a much better fighter compare to Murata.

The speculation if GGG can still match Canelo will just be known on the night of the fight.

But before that, Canelo needs to pass Bivol first before taking the trilogy with GGG.

[stadus]

We can not say that after canelo beating the triple G in the last fight he can beat again in this fight.  Yes without a doubt if he can win in this fight he will be recognized as tougher boxer in all time but we can not say that in earlier stage of the fight. Causes we all know how GGG will fight even if in his age get older but he can fight and win against his opponent, and after all happening in the last fight between him and canelo for sure he will adjust and make some move to win the fight.

GGG seems in shape but if we saw his last fight against Murata, he seems struggling in the early rounds although fortunately, he get back on his feet and did a 10th round TKO. That incident where he was struggling against an aging Murata shouldn't happen against Canelo as currently, Canelo is in his prime and a much better fighter compare to Murata.

The speculation if GGG can still match Canelo will just be known on the night of the fight.

But before that, Canelo needs to pass Bivol first before taking the trilogy with GGG.

He is in shape of course because they had a lot of time to prepare for their fight as it was rescheduled for another 4 months after the Japan announced it's lockdown last December, so I'm thinking that GGG have started slow because he is still trying to get back in his rhythm and get comfortable inside the ring after not having a fight more than a year. While he is adjusting, he also tries to observe Murata.

I agree, this discussions are just a mere speculations and no one here could predict the outcome. We will see it soon if our speculations were right.

[inthelongrun]

I usually like underdogs. So I am rooting for Bivol to score an upset. He's got the skills and size to utilize over Canelo. But I am not betting here. It is very hard to beat Canelo by decision even if he is losing in the actual fight. Only Floyd beat Canelo and the scorecards were even close despite the former clearly out boxing and out smarting the then young kid from Mexico.

I hope Bivol's training camp is doing well. I hope Bivol is 100% come fight night. I hope the Russian will be treated fairly. I said this because just nearly 2 weeks ago, Russian Petr Yan, an ex UFC champion had issues leading to his title fight. The fight was close and many (including me) thought he won that fight but he lost. Boxing (and mma) is an individual sport and should not be included in world sanctions against Russia IMO.

I guess the issue of these Russian fighters isn't that bad anymore unlike the few weeks when the invasion had started, I also do hope Bivol won't experience such thing to discourage him just like Petr Yan have experienced.

Being an underdog doesn't really mean that he's no chance to defeat the favorite at all, an upset is always available in the fight no matter how slim that chance is. Bivol is much more confident in this division than Canelo as he is the defending champion but knowing Canelo, he will always find a way to defeat his opponents.

Agree with what you said. The frying pan for news related to Russia is not as hard as it was before although there are still a lot at this time because Russia hasn't stopped it yet but now there are some rules that are starting to loosen.

Bivol still have a chance and don't really care about being underdogs or anything but the chances are still open now. what to do now he must focus and not be distracted by anything

News are not hard as before? Maybe you are not following the happenings there? It is worsening. Most of Mariupol has fallen into the invaders. There's the Bucha massacre and as days passe by there are more and more war crimes happening.

Some rules are starting to loose? What specific rules? How can Bivol not get distracted? Bivol's family is in Russia. Things changed and it won't be normal for him. I believe Bivol won't be hearing the Russian national anthem. He cannot bring the Russian flag. Nor display it in his attire. I think even the word "Russia" isn't allowed come fight night. 

[Theones]

Agree with what you said. The frying pan for news related to Russia is not as hard as it was before although there are still a lot at this time because Russia hasn't stopped it yet but now there are some rules that are starting to loosen.

Bivol still have a chance and don't really care about being underdogs or anything but the chances are still open now. what to do now he must focus and not be distracted by anything

In almost every forum there is Russia and Ukraine war - everyone is banning Russia from every sports. But how will we be able to counter the war.
Russia is an oil producing country and the world would not ruin their relationship with Russians. So these bans and sanctions are useless - instead of deadlock there should be dialogue.

[mirakal]

I usually like underdogs. So I am rooting for Bivol to score an upset. He's got the skills and size to utilize over Canelo. But I am not betting here. It is very hard to beat Canelo by decision even if he is losing in the actual fight. Only Floyd beat Canelo and the scorecards were even close despite the former clearly out boxing and out smarting the then young kid from Mexico.

I hope Bivol's training camp is doing well. I hope Bivol is 100% come fight night. I hope the Russian will be treated fairly. I said this because just nearly 2 weeks ago, Russian Petr Yan, an ex UFC champion had issues leading to his title fight. The fight was close and many (including me) thought he won that fight but he lost. Boxing (and mma) is an individual sport and should not be included in world sanctions against Russia IMO.

I guess the issue of these Russian fighters isn't that bad anymore unlike the few weeks when the invasion had started, I also do hope Bivol won't experience such thing to discourage him just like Petr Yan have experienced.

Being an underdog doesn't really mean that he's no chance to defeat the favorite at all, an upset is always available in the fight no matter how slim that chance is. Bivol is much more confident in this division than Canelo as he is the defending champion but knowing Canelo, he will always find a way to defeat his opponents.

Agree with what you said. The frying pan for news related to Russia is not as hard as it was before although there are still a lot at this time because Russia hasn't stopped it yet but now there are some rules that are starting to loosen.

Bivol still have a chance and don't really care about being underdogs or anything but the chances are still open now. what to do now he must focus and not be distracted by anything

News are not hard as before? Maybe you are not following the happenings there? It is worsening. Most of Mariupol has fallen into the invaders. There's the Bucha massacre and as days passe by there are more and more war crimes happening.

Some rules are starting to loose? What specific rules? How can Bivol not get distracted? Bivol's family is in Russia. Things changed and it won't be normal for him. I believe Bivol won't be hearing the Russian national anthem. He cannot bring the Russian flag. Nor display it in his attire. I think even the word "Russia" isn't allowed come fight night.

I think @alpamar99 was referring to the Russian boxers and not the whole invasion issue because it's literally haven't cooled down even a bit except if he's not informed about the news.

However, there are some rules that have been loosen like the Russian fighters or athletes like Dmitry Bivol can now participate their respective sports unlike in the past where all sports industries have posing a strict rule to these Russian athletes that they cannot participate in the games or their specific games will not be sanctioned. And you're correct about that, Bivol is still cannot bring and wear any Russian related things especially their national anthem.

[Shamm]

We can not say that after canelo beating the triple G in the last fight he can beat again in this fight.  Yes without a doubt if he can win in this fight he will be recognized as tougher boxer in all time but we can not say that in earlier stage of the fight. Causes we all know how GGG will fight even if in his age get older but he can fight and win against his opponent, and after all happening in the last fight between him and canelo for sure he will adjust and make some move to win the fight.

GGG seems in shape but if we saw his last fight against Murata, he seems struggling in the early rounds although fortunately, he get back on his feet and did a 10th round TKO. That incident where he was struggling against an aging Murata shouldn't happen against Canelo as currently, Canelo is in his prime and a much better fighter compare to Murata.

The speculation if GGG can still match Canelo will just be known on the night of the fight.

But before that, Canelo needs to pass Bivol first before taking the trilogy with GGG.

Yes you are right that mate GGG struggled in his previous fight against Murata but as we saw he can adjust easily and win by a TKO every single time GGG maintain his feet in front and read the movement of his opponents that's the reason why he can win against the younger opponent.
About canelo alvarez and GGG fight more thing left to file the game and it was cameo must win his fight against bivol.

[freedomgo]

I usually like underdogs. So I am rooting for Bivol to score an upset. He's got the skills and size to utilize over Canelo. But I am not betting here. It is very hard to beat Canelo by decision even if he is losing in the actual fight. Only Floyd beat Canelo and the scorecards were even close despite the former clearly out boxing and out smarting the then young kid from Mexico.

I hope Bivol's training camp is doing well. I hope Bivol is 100% come fight night. I hope the Russian will be treated fairly. I said this because just nearly 2 weeks ago, Russian Petr Yan, an ex UFC champion had issues leading to his title fight. The fight was close and many (including me) thought he won that fight but he lost. Boxing (and mma) is an individual sport and should not be included in world sanctions against Russia IMO.

I guess the issue of these Russian fighters isn't that bad anymore unlike the few weeks when the invasion had started, I also do hope Bivol won't experience such thing to discourage him just like Petr Yan have experienced.

Being an underdog doesn't really mean that he's no chance to defeat the favorite at all, an upset is always available in the fight no matter how slim that chance is. Bivol is much more confident in this division than Canelo as he is the defending champion but knowing Canelo, he will always find a way to defeat his opponents.

Agree with what you said. The frying pan for news related to Russia is not as hard as it was before although there are still a lot at this time because Russia hasn't stopped it yet but now there are some rules that are starting to loosen.

Bivol still have a chance and don't really care about being underdogs or anything but the chances are still open now. what to do now he must focus and not be distracted by anything

Well, to start the Russian invasion is now much harder than before and the cities of Ukraine is still burning into pieces but yes I agree that there are some certain rules that have loosen if you're talking about these fighters. In the past, this fight was threatened not to be sanctioned because of Putin's actions and trying to get back to the Russian citizens is a way of other countries to boycott the Russia's move towards Ukraine.

Back to the fight, I hope Bivol won't experience an unfair traits from the live audience but he still needs to prepare himself for that situation and get himself focus on the fight. He should not be distracted by any means because he might get surprised by Canelo's punch

[Hypnosis00]

I usually like underdogs. So I am rooting for Bivol to score an upset. He's got the skills and size to utilize over Canelo. But I am not betting here. It is very hard to beat Canelo by decision even if he is losing in the actual fight. Only Floyd beat Canelo and the scorecards were even close despite the former clearly out boxing and out smarting the then young kid from Mexico.

I hope Bivol's training camp is doing well. I hope Bivol is 100% come fight night. I hope the Russian will be treated fairly. I said this because just nearly 2 weeks ago, Russian Petr Yan, an ex UFC champion had issues leading to his title fight. The fight was close and many (including me) thought he won that fight but he lost. Boxing (and mma) is an individual sport and should not be included in world sanctions against Russia IMO.

I guess the issue of these Russian fighters isn't that bad anymore unlike the few weeks when the invasion had started, I also do hope Bivol won't experience such thing to discourage him just like Petr Yan have experienced.

Being an underdog doesn't really mean that he's no chance to defeat the favorite at all, an upset is always available in the fight no matter how slim that chance is. Bivol is much more confident in this division than Canelo as he is the defending champion but knowing Canelo, he will always find a way to defeat his opponents.

Agree with what you said. The frying pan for news related to Russia is not as hard as it was before although there are still a lot at this time because Russia hasn't stopped it yet but now there are some rules that are starting to loosen.

Bivol still have a chance and don't really care about being underdogs or anything but the chances are still open now. what to do now he must focus and not be distracted by anything

Well, to start the Russian invasion is now much harder than before and the cities of Ukraine is still burning into pieces but yes I agree that there are some certain rules that have loosen if you're talking about these fighters. In the past, this fight was threatened not to be sanctioned because of Putin's actions and trying to get back to the Russian citizens is a way of other countries to boycott the Russia's move towards Ukraine.

Back to the fight, I hope Bivol won't experience an unfair traits from the live audience but he still needs to prepare himself for that situation and get himself focus on the fight. He should not be distracted by any means because he might get surprised by Canelo's punch

That probably he receives criticism from the live audience, he'd rather expect that much and be prepared for the situation. But, I just hope that there is no physical confrontation outside the ring.

Anyways, I just hope Bivol remains on focus and won't get distracted by the possible issues or else, not just he got surprised by Canelo's punch, this will lead him for losing the fight. However, Canelo's still on the higher chance.

[Fredomago]

Yes you are right that mate GGG struggled in his previous fight against Murata but as we saw he can adjust easily and win by a TKO every single time GGG maintain his feet in front and read the movement of his opponents that's the reason why he can win against the younger opponent.
About canelo alvarez and GGG fight more thing left to file the game and it was cameo must win his fight against bivol.

GGG manage to observe and find the right system to finished Murata, He still have it as how we seen him fight after that long rest, if ever the next big fight will be the trilogy it will be an interesting rematch between these two well-known champ, though Canelo now is way far in terms of success fans still wants them to be inside the ring again.

We might hear more noise about the trilogy after this fight against Bivol, afterwards we will expect more updates and hypes
regarding to this trilogy.

[alpamar99]

I guess the issue of these Russian fighters isn't that bad anymore unlike the few weeks when the invasion had started, I also do hope Bivol won't experience such thing to discourage him just like Petr Yan have experienced.

Being an underdog doesn't really mean that he's no chance to defeat the favorite at all, an upset is always available in the fight no matter how slim that chance is. Bivol is much more confident in this division than Canelo as he is the defending champion but knowing Canelo, he will always find a way to defeat his opponents.

Agree with what you said. The frying pan for news related to Russia is not as hard as it was before although there are still a lot at this time because Russia hasn't stopped it yet but now there are some rules that are starting to loosen.

Bivol still have a chance and don't really care about being underdogs or anything but the chances are still open now. what to do now he must focus and not be distracted by anything

News are not hard as before? Maybe you are not following the happenings there? It is worsening. Most of Mariupol has fallen into the invaders. There's the Bucha massacre and as days passe by there are more and more war crimes happening.

Some rules are starting to loose? What specific rules? How can Bivol not get distracted? Bivol's family is in Russia. Things changed and it won't be normal for him. I believe Bivol won't be hearing the Russian national anthem. He cannot bring the Russian flag. Nor display it in his attire. I think even the word "Russia" isn't allowed come fight night.

I think @alpamar99 was referring to the Russian boxers and not the whole invasion issue because it's literally haven't cooled down even a bit except if he's not informed about the news.

However, there are some rules that have been loosen like the Russian fighters or athletes like Dmitry Bivol can now participate their respective sports unlike in the past where all sports industries have posing a strict rule to these Russian athletes that they cannot participate in the games or their specific games will not be sanctioned. And you're correct about that, Bivol is still cannot bring and wear any Russian related things especially their national anthem.

That's right, because we are in a boxing thread, so I did discuss that and since the boxer we are discussing now is Russian national, it is not far from being banned, not discussing the current conflict.
With this easing of course there will be good things there and I still hope this is over soon and the easing is getting stronger

[harizen]

Back to the fight, I hope Bivol won't experience an unfair traits from the live audience but he still needs to prepare himself for that situation and get himself focus on the fight.

In fairness to those people who will watch the fight live, I doubt there will be a hostile approach toward Bivol.

I don't see any related thing about that happening on the day of the fight as most people understand that these Russian athletes shouldn't be involved in any hatred act. Dmitry Bivol has already expressed his concern about the on-going conflict even before.

His statement should be enough for people to understand what side he is on - and it's about peace.

[Shamm]

Yes you are right that mate GGG struggled in his previous fight against Murata but as we saw he can adjust easily and win by a TKO every single time GGG maintain his feet in front and read the movement of his opponents that's the reason why he can win against the younger opponent.
About canelo alvarez and GGG fight more thing left to file the game and it was cameo must win his fight against bivol.

GGG manage to observe and find the right system to finished Murata, He still have it as how we seen him fight after that long rest, if ever the next big fight will be the trilogy it will be an interesting rematch between these two well-known champ, though Canelo now is way far in terms of success fans still wants them to be inside the ring again.

We might hear more noise about the trilogy after this fight against Bivol, afterwards we will expect more updates and hypes
regarding to this trilogy.

interesting rematch and a big fight of the year I think cause the battle of two veteran is very good to watch and we all know that they are good fighter land canelo wants to prove that he is the one and only champ but GGG will take this opportunity to steal the belt and claim the championship again. Canelo need to past his opponent right now to fight the dream fight of the people.