On Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, WBA light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol’s takes on undisputed super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez has he moves up a weight class to take on Bivol.
Canelo (57-1-2, 39 KO) will be a notable underdog despite his status as an unbeaten and highly-respected titleholder. The challenger is favored over the champion in the Alvarez vs Bivol boxing betting odds, priced at -475.
“He’s a really good champion, a really good fighter. We know that. He has a lot of skills, a lot of amateur experience,” Canelo said of Bivol. “He’s a solid champion at 175. But I know, and I’m ready. I believe in my skills and I’m very confident with how strong I am.
Bivol (19-0, 11 KO) will be taking a big step up not only in competition but in the scope of the event, as this is by miles the biggest fight of his career.
Bivol was asked if he will have to use his natural size advantages to win the fight, replying, “In a fight like this, you have to use all of your advantages, use all the mistakes you open.” He’s already noted this week that while he is known for his excellent jab and technical skills, he won’t only rely on that.
There was definitely an intensity to their face off, but it was a very professional intensity, and it’s clear there is great respect between the two.
“I want to keep my belt. I want to win. Of course, I respect him. He’s a great champion,” Bivol said. “This is much more of a challenge for me, not only just to keep my belt, but check my skills against one of the best fighters.”
The Álvarez vs. Bivol fight is happening on Saturday, May 7 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Coverage begins at 8pm ET / 5pm PT, with the main event between Canelo vs. Bivol starting at approximately 11pm ET / 8pm PT. will livestream exclusively on the sports streaming service DAZN. The PPV price for Álvarez vs. Bivol is $59.99.