Canelo Alvarez eyeing Dmitry Bivol rematch and demands ‘same terms’ in hint Mexican star will move back up in weight
CANELO ALVAREZ has hinted he will once again move up in weight to rematch Dmitry Bivol.
The Mexican superstar lost in a WBA light-heavyweight title challenge to Bivol in May 2022.
And he has since bounced back with two wins down at super-middleweight, defending his undisputed crown.
Following a points victory over Britain’s John Ryder in a Guadalajara homecoming, Canelo called out Bivol.
And he appeared to pour cold water on the idea of the Russian dropping to fight for his 168lb titles.
Canelo said: “Same rules, same terms, same everything.
“Everybody knows we want the rematch with Bivol, (but) if the fight with Bivol doesn’t happen then we’ll see. I’m able to fight everybody.”
Bivol beat Gilberto Ramirez, 31, in November which followed from his upset over Canelo.
Whereas Canelo turned his attention to rival Gennady Golovkin, 41, and Ryder, 34, after the loss.
He broke Ryder’s nose and dropped the Londoner in round five and will now look towards Bivol.
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Promoter Eddie Hearn said: “Unbelievable atmosphere in Guadalajara, great performance from Canelo, tough, tough, tough man, John Ryder.
“Hurt badly, broken nose in the second round but battled hard every round but tonight belongs to Saul Canelo Alvarez.
“Dmitry Bivol, that’s what he wants next, let’s make it happen.”