Dmitry Bivol vs. Canelo Álvarez: Legacy Is Earned
The Fight That Shocked the World
Dmitry Bivol Upsets Canelo Álvarez to Retain WBA Light Heavyweight Title
In a stunning upset, Dmitry Bivol controlled the fight from start to finish, outboxing the more experienced and heavily favored Canelo Álvarez to retain his WBA light heavyweight title. The judges' scores were unanimous: 115-113, 115-113, and 117-111, all in Bivol's favor.
Álvarez came into the fight as the clear favorite, having won major titles in four different weight classes. But Bivol proved to be too elusive and too skilled for the Mexican superstar. The Russian boxer used his superior footwork to keep Álvarez at a distance and landed the cleaner punches throughout the fight.
The victory is a major upset and a significant setback for Álvarez, who was looking to add the WBA light heavyweight title to his collection. For Bivol, the win is a career-defining moment and a testament to his skill and determination.
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