Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez wants another shot at Dmitry Bivol. The undisputed super middleweight champion says he's got unfinished business with the light heavyweight titleholder.
Canelo faced Bivol in May 2022, moving up to 175 pounds to challenge for the WBA light heavyweight title. Bivol surprised everyone by beating Canelo, giving the Mexican star his second professional loss.
Now, Canelo's thinking about his legacy. He's won world titles in different weight classes and has been called the best pound-for-pound fighter at times. He's also the first Mexican to become undisputed champion twice at 168 pounds. But that loss to Bivol still bothers him.
"It's not necessary, but I do want it," Canelo said about a rematch with Bivol. "It's different, because I already lived it, it already happened, but if it happens, go ahead."
The teams have talked, but they haven't agreed on anything yet. The big problem is the weight difference. Canelo wants to fight at 168 pounds, where he's the champ. Bivol has said he'll drop down if that's what it takes.
"If he wants to go down to 168, go ahead, if not, that's fine too," Bivol said.
Canelo knows he's near the end of his career. He wants to settle this score before he retires. He's already back on top as the undisputed champ at super middleweight. A win over Bivol would be the cherry on top of his amazing career.
Many think Canelo is one of the best Mexican fighters ever. But that loss to Bivol is a small stain on his record. It wasn't the weight that caused problems in their first fight. Bivol's size and reach gave Canelo trouble.
Canelo's determined to prove he can beat Bivol. He knows it's not necessary for his career, but he wants to do it for himself. It's about pride and finishing what he started.
Will the rematch happen? It's hard to say. But one thing's for sure: Canelo's not done yet, and he's got his sights set on Bivol.
