Absolute world champion in super middleweight Saul Alvarez named WBA Super light heavyweight title holder Dmitry Bivol a stronger fighter than Sergey Kovalev, whom he defeated ahead of schedule in 2019
“Dmitry Bivol is a very difficult fighter, because he shortens the distance and moves away. But I believe that I have the experience and skills to go inside, fight my way and win.
There is not much difference between Bivol and Kovalev. Kovalev is really strong, at that time he was a good fighter. Now I have Bivol. Yes, he is stronger than Kovalev. Bivol is a solid light heavyweight champion, a really good fighter. So it's a challenge for me, but it motivates me. I'm trying to expand my legacy.
I love boxing, and such a fight motivates me to work. This is part of my life. There is no such thing as me going to the gym because I have a fight scheduled. I train every day no matter what,” said Saul Alvarez.
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Recall that the Alvarez-Bivol fight will take place on May 7 in Las Vegas.