In May 2022, the Mexican star unexpectedly lost to the Russian by unanimous decision of the judges.
"I didn't show my maximum in the first fight. I have something to prove in the rematch. I hope that one day this fight will happen. Although now I want to fulfill the plan," - said Alvarez in an interview with YouTube channel IFL TV.
Recall that on May 4, Alvarez will defend his titles in a fight with Jaime Munguia. As for Bivol, he will fight Artur Beterbiev on June 1.