Former World Light Heavyweight Champion Sergey Kovalev commented on the fight between the WBA title holder Dmitry Bivol and the absolute world champion in the second middle division Saul Alvarez.
“Canelo is building a great boxing career. Now he will fight with the undefeated Bivol, but Dmitry has excellent chances of winning.
I advise Bivol to believe in himself and not to overestimate Canelo. I overestimated my opponents several times - in this case, you just kill yourself in the hall. Dmitry, just be yourself, be confident in your skills and in your boxing school.
I am very happy for Bivol. This is a great opportunity, because he had a rest, he had not performed for a long time. He has strength and energy, so he can beat Canelo, ”Kovalev said in an interview with Fight Hub TV.
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The Alvarez-Bivol fight is scheduled for May 7 in Las Vegas.