Dmitry Bivol Open to a Canelo Rematch at 168; Suggests it Could Happen in Future!

Renowned Russian boxer Dmitry Bivol has hinted at the possibility of a rematch against the Mexican superstar Saul “Canelo” Alvarez, signalling that it could happen in the near future at 168. This is an exciting development for boxing enthusiasts globally, providing the potential of another thrilling bout between two of the sport’s current top-tier fighters.

Bivol’s openness to a rematch came in response to Canelo’s intriguing comments during his interview on DAZN, suggesting his desire to challenge him once again.

Reigning WBA Light Heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol exhibits an impressive record of 17-0, with 11 knockouts. This, paired with his extraordinary skills in the ring, gives him the potential to go toe-to-toe with the likes of Canelo Alvarez.

While Bivol has previously floated the idea of moving down to Super Middleweight in the attempt to secure big fights, his possible re-encounter with the Mexican champion could still occur at the Light Heavyweight.

“There are many good fighters at Light Heavyweight…and one of them is Canelo Alvarez. So yes, this fight could happen in the future,” said Bivol in a recent interview with Match Boxing.

“I’m ready to make this fight because it’s a big challenge for me… Canelo Alvarez is one of the best fighters in the world. He is the best in the Super Middleweight division, but we are talking about Light Heavyweight,” Bivol added.

On the other hand, Mexican superstar Canelo Alvarez, the unified Super Middleweight champion, is no stranger to climbing up to the Light Heavyweight division. He has previously made a tremendous jump from Middleweight to Light Heavyweight to face Sergey Kovalev in a well-anticipated match in November 2019. Alvarez proved his mettle by knocking Kovalev out, thus capturing the WBO title.

Alvarez then thinly hinted at the possibility of a Bivol rematch during a DAZN interview, stating, “The fights are there, and I’m willing to make them. The one with Bivol could be made at 168; we’ll have to wait and see.”

This thrilled Dmitry Bivol, who believes he saw a challenge in Alvarez’s statement, indicating a potential rematch in the near future. However, Bivol also stressed the necessity of adjusting his training, should he move down to the Super Middleweight division to face Alvarez.

The prospect of another brawl between these boxing veterans, considered among the best in the business, will undoubtedly be a treat for fans worldwide. If these hints from both of these champions prove accurate, the boxing community can look forward to an exceptional battle round, showing off weapons of speed, power, precision, and technical skills from both fighters.

If boxers continue to take their game to the next level, as suggested by the commitment displayed by Dmitry Bivol and Canelo Alvarez, we can indisputably expect a golden era of boxing where every punch counts, every move is deliberate, and the sheer intensity sends shivers down the spine.