What is bivol vs canelo?

The fight between Dmitry Bivol and Canelo Alvarez took place on May 7, 2022, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

  • Dmitry Bivol, the WBA (Super) Light Heavyweight Champion, defended his title.
  • Canelo Alvarez, a multi-division world champion, moved up in weight to challenge Bivol. Canelo was the undisputed super middleweight champion at the time.

Outcome: Dmitry Bivol defeated Canelo Alvarez by unanimous decision. The judges' scorecards read 115-113, 115-113, and 115-113, all in favor of Bivol.

Significance: The fight was considered a major upset, as Canelo was heavily favored to win. Bivol's victory was attributed to his superior size, strength, and technical boxing skills. It marked only the second defeat of Canelo's professional career.