Bivol's speed, technique, and effective jab proved too much for Canelo, who suffered only his second career loss. The WBA light heavyweight title fight at 175 pounds showcased Bivol's skills and cemented his status as a formidable champion.
Following his triumph over Canelo, Bivol continued his winning streak against Mexican boxers. In November 2022, he faced off against Gilberto 'Zurdo' Ramírez at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Once again, Bivol dominated the fight, winning by unanimous decision with scores of 117-111, 117-111, and 118-110.
Ramírez, hailing from Mazatlán, Sinaloa, has since moved up to the cruiserweight division, where he now holds a title at 200 pounds. Despite his loss to Bivol, Ramírez remains open to a potential rematch under certain conditions.
"I have to fulfill my mandatory fight against Yuniel Dorticos, but I know Bivol said he would move up to my weight class, and if that possibility arises, I would gladly give him that fight because I feel that is my natural weight (Cruiserweight - 200 pounds)."
Ramírez's upcoming mandatory fight against Yuniel Dorticos is scheduled for June. Meanwhile, boxing fans and experts are buzzing about a possible rematch between Bivol and Canelo, which might happen in 2025.
Bivol's dominance against Mexican boxers has certainly caught the attention of the boxing world. His current reign as the WBA light heavyweight champion at 175 pounds has been impressive, but the possibility of him moving up to cruiserweight adds an intriguing dimension to his future in the sport.
As the boxing landscape continues to evolve, all eyes will be on Bivol's next moves. Will he stay at light heavyweight and potentially face Canelo again, or will he take on the challenge of moving up to cruiserweight for a rematch with Ramírez? Whatever path he chooses, Bivol's future fights will undoubtedly generate great expectations among boxing fans worldwide.