Analysis: "Canelo could have chosen an easy rival, and he chose Bivol" 2:08
(CNN Spanish) -
Saúl 'Canelo' Álvarez is preparing for one of the most anticipated fights of the year.
The boxer returns to the ring after more than five months away to face champion Dmitry Bivol.
Canelo had a good activity in 2021, but decided to take a breather to face 2022 with great confrontations.
In addition, Saúl Álvarez received the award for the best boxer of the year 2021 that was awarded by the Boxing Writers Association of the United States (BWAA, for its acronym in English).
The Mexican has triumphed in the middleweight category and has achieved the four belts of the different organizations (WBO, WBA, WBC and IBF).
Instead, in 2022, he will compete in a higher category to challenge Bivol for the WBA light heavyweight title.
Canelo is looking for new successes after the victory against Caleb Plant, according to the World Boxing Association.
🇲🇽 It's official!
#CaneloBivol
I will fight this coming May 7th against Dmitry Bivol for the WBA World Championship at 175 lbs.
Soon we will confirm the venue.
🇺🇸 It's happening!
#CaneloBivol
I will fight this upcoming May 7th against Dmitry Bivol.
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– Canelo Alvarez (@Canelo) February 25, 2022
The Guadalajara will have a great Bivol in front.
Dmitry was proclaimed interim champion in 2016 after beating the boxer Félix Valera and after making two defenses of the crown "he was elevated to monarch of the pioneering body," according to the WBA.
The Russian has a great record in his professional career, and, although he does not start as a favorite, according to the WBA, it may be that he surprises the Mexican with a victory.
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When and where to see the fight Canelo Álvarez vs.
Dmitry Bivol
The duel between Canelo and Bivol takes place this May 7.
The fight is at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, in the United States.
Since this Tuesday, a great atmosphere is already being experienced in Las Vegas after the arrival of Saúl "Canelo" Álvarez and Dmitry Bivol.
According to the WBA, a large number of fans gathered to receive the boxers.
The main card, according to the DAZN platform, begins at 8 pm ET and the main events are scheduled for 11 pm ET.
The schedules of the fights are pending the duration of each combat.
The fight can be seen at:
DAZN: USA, Spain and other international countries.
Azteca TV and Channel 5: Mexico
ESPN: Argentina
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Canelo Álvarez vs. Dmitry Bivol: full card
According to the matchroom web portal, the complete billboard for the day of May 7 where the Mexican Saúl Álvarez and the Russian Dmitry Bivol will meet is as follows:
Canelo Alvarez vs.
Dmitry Bivol
Zhilei Zhang vs.
Scott Alexander
Montana Love vs.
Gabriel Valenzuela
Shakhram Giyasov vs.
Christian Gomez
Joselito Velazquez vs.
Mark Sustaita
Alexis Espino vs.
Aaron Silva
Marc Castro vs.
Peter Vincent
Elnur Abduraimov vs.
Manuel Correa
Fernando Angel Molina vs Ricardo Valdovinos
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Dmitry Bivol: We know this about the fight between the Mexican and the Russian
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