Tag: Canelo Alvarez
Canelo Alvarez Targeting Trilogy Fight With Gennady Golovkin in September
Canelo Alvarez vs Gennady Golovkin 3 incoming?
It appears that we could see the trilogy fight between Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin in September. According to boxing promoter Eddie Hearn Canelo is considering battling his long time rival before a rematch with Dmitry Bivol.
Canelo Alvarez was recently upset by Dmitry Bivol and a contest that took place over Cinco de Mayo weekend. The match would be the second time that Canelo tasted defeat, the first being to Floyd Mayweather. Now it appears that the Mexican boxing star will settle the score with two-time opponent Gennady Golovkin who many argue deserved to get the nod over Canelo in their bouts.
Eddie Hearn recently shared a statement on what he believes Canelo’s next move will be.
“If he fights GGG, he’ll rematch Bivol straight after,” Hearn said. “I think a GGG fight is much bigger now than it was pre-Bivol because everyone just thought (Alvarez) was unbeatable. It’s a great fight. I’d love to do one more.”
But why now of all times? Let’s investigate.
Why Golovkin Over Bivol?
Choosing Gennady Golovkin as his next dance partner isn’t merely happenstance. At this point in his career Canelo Alvarez is choosing his opponents wisely. Golovkin while still a massive threat is a bit passed his prime. He’s forty years old and while he isn’t shopworn, he isn’t quite the unstoppable beast that he once was. Facing an aging fighter that you’ve beat once already is certainly a strong option for Canelo especially coming off a loss.
Compare that to the idea of an immediate rematch with Dmitry Bivol. The WBA light heavyweight champion proved to be too big, too slick, and too active for Canelo Alvarez to overcome. Bivol is young and in his prime. He’s the bigger man and already has a win over Canelo, that last bit giving him a psychological edge. He’s a much more dangerous fight for Canelo at this stage to have an immediate rematch. Instead Canelo should go back to the drawing board and take some time before leaping into another contest with Bivol so soon.
Dollars and Sense
Another point to mull over is the fact that a Canelo Alvarez vs Gennady Golovkin trilogy fight will make more money. While Dmitry Bivol has seen his star rise after defeating Canelo, he’s not a bigger name than Golovkin. “GGG” has more brand recognition and more casual fans than Bivol at this point. That means a third meeting between Canelo and Golovkin is likely to generate more ticket sales and pay-per-view purchases. That means big money for everyone involved.
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After Losing to Dmitry Bivol, Where Does Canelo Alvarez Go From Here?
What’s next for Canelo Alvarez after losing to Dmitry Bivol?
After taking a tough loss against Dmitry Bivol, where does Canelo Alvarez go from here? Well he does have a number of options seeing as how he’s the pound for pound king. That said it appears that Canelo will be seeing a very familiar opponent in his next bout.
To many the answer to the title’s question is fairly obvious: a rematch with Dmitry Bivol. The Mexican star appears keen to utilize the rematch clause and with good reason. While he may have lost the bout it was still a pretty competitive and close fight. You have to consider that Canelo Alvarez is a man who has defied the odds time and time again to achieve accomplishments very few can replicate.
With all that in mind Dmitry Bivol is likely to be even more difficult to beat the second time around than the first. It’s not like Bivol had to gut out a decision. In reality the WBA light heavyweight champion was able to figure out Canelo’s tactics pretty thoroughly and was able to offer some beautiful displays of counter punching. Bivol will be a tough customer for Canelo Alvarez in the rematch.
So barring a quick knockout in their second dance, how should Canelo Alvarez approach the rematch?
What Worked
When Canelo Alvarez chose to target the body of Dmitry Bivol he was able to find success. He also had success battering Bivol’s left arm. That said, Canelo needed to close distance behind his jab a bit more and make a concerted effort to continue the body work.
What Didn’t Work
If Canelo Alvarez hoped to intimidate Dmitry Bivol with his power, that plan crashed and burned miserably. Canelo loaded up on his shots which often times left him open and exposed. The times he was successful Canelo was able to set up his shots and land flush by utilizing misdirection and feints. The times Canelo didn’t set things up, he was set up by a solid Bivol counter.
New Approach
When you consider that he was the smaller fighter who likes to pressure forward, Canelo Alvarez should look to unleash even more body strikes the second go around. His high guard can be proficient but can also be an Achilles heel. Dmitry Bivol was able to keep Canelo’s hands occupied with a sustained jab at distance and make the Mexican boxing star pay when he tried to close distance. Abandoning the high guard completely is I’ll advised, but he should certainly look to utilize different guards in the rematch.
Canelo must also use his jab much more in the second fight. His jab was very sporadic in this bout and as such he had no means of control distance or setting up offense. When he mixed his jab with lead hook body shots he was pretty successful. It should definitely be apart of the blue print for the rematch.
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Canelo Alvarez vs Dmitry Bivol Breakdown and Results (TBA)
Canelo Alvarez will go to battle against the WBA light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol.
Canelo Alvarez vs Dmitry Bivol will be a very intriguing match up to behold. Both men are extremely talented boxers in the prime of their careers. Alvarez will be the lighter man moving up in weight to take on the talented Russian champion. Let’s take a quick look to see how these two match up.
Canelo Alvarez
Canelo Alvarez continues to hunt down more belts and build an insane legacy as he faces off against WBA (super) light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol. It’s a truly intriguing match up that will see Alvarez test the limits of his abilities against a larger opponent.
The ever ambitious Mexican boxer has tremendous power in both hands. Canelo Alvarez is a born and bred pressure fighter who excels in the short and mid range. He’s an excellent counter puncher who can use contact blocks or slick head movement to defend against opponent’s punches, returning fire before his foes can return to their guard. Look for Alvarez to test Bivol’s body throughout the twelve round affair.
Dmitry Bivol
Where Canelo Alvarez is a master of multiple ranges, Dmitry Bivol is the quintessential outside boxer. He likes to collect data with the jab and move around the ring before launching himself into his patented jab-cross combination. The WBA light heavyweight champion will also be the taller and naturally bigger fighter and will likely use this to his advantage.
Expect Dmitry Bivol to utilize his jab and movement playing matador to Alvarez’s bull. He’ll have to do his best to stay off the ropes, keep Alvarez guessing with feints, and keep the Mexican superstar at the end of his reach. It will be no easy task, but Bivol does have the kind of game that could give Canelo Alvarez plenty of trouble.
Results
TBA
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Canelo Alvarez Knocks Out Caleb Plant, Plus UFC 268 Results
Who took home victories in tonight’s boxing and UFC fights?
Canelo Alvarez versus Caleb Plant isn’t your average boxing match. In fact, it’s the first of its kind. Never in the history of boxing has there been a unified Super Middleweight Champion of the world. Canelo and Plant are set to battle for the right to call themselves unified champion.
On the same night UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman is set to defend his title for the second time against Colby Covington in a rematch. UFC 268 will also feature another rematch between Rose Namajunas and Zhang Weili.
The Results
Canelo Alvarez vs Caleb Plant
Canelo Alvarez knocks out Caleb Plant in round 11.
Kamaru Usman vs Colby Covington
TBA
Rose Namajunas vs Weili Zhang
Rose Namajunas defeated Weili Zhang by unanimous decision.
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