The Mexican Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarezconsidered by many as the best pound-for-pound boxer to date, confirmed on Tuesday that he has agreed to climb from super-middleweight to light heavyweight to face the Russian. Dmitry Bivol because he seeks tough challenges that keep him alive.
“I’m looking for tough challenges because it’s what keeps me alive, I like the adrenaline, the competitiveness. Like Bivol, I’m also strong, I have a lot of ability and I’m ready,” he explained upon his official arrival at Las Vegas where next Saturday, May 7, he will attempt to snatch the semi-complete title of World Boxing Association (WBA) at Bivol at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Before facing Bivol, the 31-year-old fighter swept the super middleweight division (168 pounds) where he won the belts of World Boxing Organization, the International Federation, the World Council and the WBA.
After becoming the first fighter to consolidate super middleweight titles, ‘Álvarez’ decided to climb into one category, the semi-complete (175 pounds), where in 2019 he was the WBA champion by ousting the Russian . Sergei Kovalev.
“It is a motivation to continue making history, I love boxing and that is what makes me want to continue making history. On May 7 I will give my best, I will give everything in the ring, it will be a triumph for history ng Mexico“added the fighter who holds a record of 57 wins, 39 by knockout, one loss and two draws.
bivolundefeated in 19 games, 11 of them won on the fast track, is confident he has the ability to beat Alvarez.
“I’m confident in my abilities and in my wins, so I’m here. It’s nice to feel like seeing all these people, I’m excited for Saturday night and I’m glad to be here,” he said.
The 31-year-old Russian was last boxed in December, retaining his title WBA against his compatriot Umar Salamov, whom he defeated by unanimous decision.
“I look forward to a great fight and like I said before I believe in my achievements and I will try to do my best to keep my belt and make people happy to see this fight,” Bivol said.
Source: La Verdad
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