Saul Canelo Alvarez suffered then Dmitry Bivol and lost in the cards of the WBA World Light Heavyweight Title at MGM Arena in Las Vegas. The Mexican felt the hardship and immediately asked for a rematch at the end of the night, to everyone’s surprise. He ended up tired, unable to find the key to hit the Russian, a great champion.
It should be noted that the fight was negotiated at a cost of 175 pounds, a division above the usual fight of the boxer from Guadalajara, who he gradually began to suffer physically as he avoided the Russian attacks, who seemed consistent, confident and accurate in his attacks.
Canelo had a good start
In the first three rounds, Canelo established that he would not be an easy opponent for the lightweight heavyweight champion, which he received with some powerful punch combinations that caused him to measure his distance to gradually plan a comeback.
Although for the fourth round he began to show the weapons he possessed in terms of elusiveness and distance, for the fifth chapter, the Russian applied the necessary punishment to shake public support for the Mexican, which began to unfold. of his mouth.
Bivol and the chair against an undisputed champion
The following stages showcased Bivol’s work every minute to close the window of opportunity for Canelo: solid defense to withstand all the power shots, distance with jabs that allowed him to connect the best combination, and superlative physical condition on the tour ring. .
Ultimately, the Mexican signed the second defeat of his career and the possibility of seeing a second fight against the Russian, who welcomed the invitation to remain one of today’s best boxers, who now has a victory against what many consider that’s best pound for pound now.
Canelo vs Bivol, the live boxing match
21:40: Dmitry Bivol wins the match
The Russian boxer retained his World Boxing Association light heavyweight title after defeating Saúl Canelo Álvarez by unanimous decision, as the match jurors officially marked the score 115-113 in favor of the monarch on his cards.
21:35 – Round 12
Although Canelo set up some successful combinations, Bivol maintained his physical and power dominance over the Mexican’s efforts, which looked exhausted.
21:31 – Round 11
The episode went on a more physical plane with delays caused by the same fighter. Bivol reconnected important combinations despite slight improvements from Canelo.
21:27 – Round 10
Canelo’s physical condition is surpassed by Bivol’s consistency and pressure in the ring. The Russian invites him to swap, but the Mexican can’t keep up the combinations.
21:23 – Round 9
Canelo Álvarez showed signs of little recovery through power shots, but Bivol did not hesitate to respond and stand firm.
21:19 – Round 8
Canelo stays standing longer and easily targets a Bivol that doesn’t give up on the attack and even gives his rival a chance to rest.
21:15 – 7th Round
Canelo is starting to look outmatch against combinations of a very aggressive Bivol.
21:11 – 6th Round
Canelo slowed down and waited his moment to counter-attack. Bivol has been effective again, but he has great respect for the Mexican hierarchy.
21:07 – Round 5
Bivol once again showed his power in a great combination with the challenger. Canelo wasted for the ensuing counterattack.
21:03 – Round 4
Bivol got the best combination of fights so far. Canelo shows signs of fatigue, but does not leave the exchange of blows.
20:59 – 3rd Round
Bivol responded to Mexican dominance and began to connect, but Canelo didn’t give up power shots; Little but effective.
20:55 – Round 2
Canelo Álvarez started to connect important punches against the champion, having only dedicated himself to scoring the distance using some combination.
20:51 – Round 1
Both warriors began to throw combinations and find rival effects. Not even close to being considered a studio round.
20:43 – Canelo arrives with a potpourri worthy of a champion
Accompanied by a mariachi performer who performed a medley with The Final Countdown and México Lindo y Querido, Canelo Álvarez arrived in the ring before the madness of the fans present at the T-Mobile Arena.
20:39 – Bivol shows up
The Russian monarch arrives in the ring waiting for the challenger.
20:33 – The Mexican National Anthem is played
Carín León was in charge of singing the Mexican anthem before the boxers ’announcement. It should be noted that the Russian anthem and flag will not appear tonight as sanctions imposed against Ukraine’s war of aggression.
20:30 – Canelo is about to come out of the ring
The Mexican boxer is already making the final steps before exiting the ring to face Dmitry Bivol for the World Boxing Association light heavyweight title.
Source: La Verdad
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