A fight in 168 is so unlikely, Canelo won't even consider that because it won't give him any benefit if they will contest the fight in his division while Bivol might bite that challenge if ever because win or lose, Bivol will still retain his belt because the fight has been held at 168. But again, it's really unlikely. Canelo might activate that rematch, but it will be on 175 lbs. where he won't lose anything.
Others may think that Canelo will have an advantage if the fight will be held at 168 lbs. but we never know about Bivols capability when in this weight division. He might adjust to that weight division without any problem and Canelo will be risking his titles if it goes with 168 lbs. While, if Canelo decided to fight Bivol in light heavyweight, not only he is saving his title, he is also giving him shot for a title fight. So I think the most wise decision is to fight Bivol at his natural weight division. Win or lose Canelo will retain his title.
Well, yes, Canelo first forecasted Ilunga Makabu in cruiserweight but there have been some changes that is why the fight didn't push through. Cannot imagine if Canelo forced his climb in CW, we saw how frustrated he was when he was defeated in LHW, what more if that happened in CW.
Yeah, I read it was his planned but then something happens that changes his mind. I think CW is to heavy for Canelo.
So far though we haven't heard anything about the rematch or what weight it will be, everything right now is based on our speculation.
Canelo is still recovering from his injury he suffered from the GGG fight, but he said that he is healing and maybe next year we will hear about this fight. I wanted to see them fight at LHW though, but still up to Bivol and his team whether to accept it at 168 lbs or maybe a catch weight.
Canelo is still out of the picture for now because of the injury he sustained from that trilogy and fighting with Bivol made the situation worse. Canelo may or may not fight Bivol next year because his camp might suggest that he should have a tune-up fight first before facing Bivol in a heavy blow-by-blow fight.
Just a question though, if ever Canelo will call for a rematch. Can Bivol demand that the fight will be contested in 168?
I don't think their contract also said that a rematch will
only be contested at 175.
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