Want To Rebut 4 Canelo's Title, Bivol Ready To Re-Deel And Weight
JAKARTA - Dmitry Bivol reportedly agreed to enter the ring against Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez in the 168 pound category. The reason, he was tempted to win the four titles held by the Mexican boxer.
Bivol will do this because it is difficult for him to find a viable opponent in the super middleweight, except Artur Beterbiev, something that seems unlikely at the moment.
And while Bivol is aware that losing weight can be a loss, he focuses on the benefits that such matches can give.
"Of course," Bivol told ESNEWS when asked if he was willing to lose weight for a possible rematch against Canelo.
However, the Russian boxer's manager, Vadim Kornilov, interrupted to show the loss that would be caused by weight loss for him.
"It will give Canelo an advantage, no doubt, because it is a heavyweight. At least it will be a challenge for Dmitry and additional motivation because if you do it again in the 175 pound category, will it be interesting?," he said.
However, Bivol is willing to try it and fight Canelo in the boxer's division from Jalisco.
"Yes, it's interesting to fight for a belt in 168, that's good. In 175 Canelo said, 'This is not my heavyweight,' that's the first thing I've heard of. 'Okay, that's not your heavyweight. If you want a rematch, let's talk about 168," said Bivol.