Saúl Canelo Álvarez is undefeated against Russian boxers
The Mexican superstar will return to action for the first time this year against Dmitry Bivol on 7 May at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Saúl Canelo Álvarez is eager to return to the ring for the first time this year and he will fight Dmitry Bivol on 7 May at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Mexican superstar will return to 175 pounds to face the unbeaten Russian star for the WBA championship.
Counting the days.
— Canelo Alvarez (@Canelo) April 29, 2022
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How many Russian fighters has Canelo fought?
Saúl Canelo Álvarez has never lost against a Russian boxer and Bivol will be his third opponent from that country. The Mexican pound-for-pound king first defeated Marat Khuzeev from Russia when he was only 19-years-old and the fight took place at auditorio Benito Juárez de Zapopan in Mexico City.
The second time he fought and defeated a Russian boxer was Sergey Kovalev back in November 2019. That fight ended after 11 rounds with Canelo Álvarez knocking him out to take victory.
“Right now, I have Bivol,” said Canelo during a Media Conference Call. “He’s stronger than Kovalev, yes. He’s a solid champion at 175, a really good fighter. So, it’s a challenge for me, and this kind of challenge motivates me. I’m trying to extend my legacy.”