Saul Alvarez vs. Dmitry Bivol Betting
When it comes to boxing these days, Saul “Canelo” Alvarez is the biggest name in the game. Canelo rates with Mike Tyson and Muhammad Ali regarding worldwide recognition in the fight game. And that popularity is built into the price of any fight he takes part in. On May 7, Canelo will face Dmitry Bivol for the World Boxing Association Super World Light Heavyweight title. Although Canelo is the heavy favorite, Bivol has never lost a fight and has a growing reputation. Still, Canelo is viewed in the minds of the masses as unbeatable. But so was Mike Tyson held in that same regard when he stepped into the ring against Buster Douglas.
When: Saturday, May 7, 2022
Where: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada
Why: World Boxing Association Super World Light Heavyweight Title
On May 7, 2022, Canelo Alvarez (57-1-2, 39 knockouts) will face Dmitry Bivol (19-0, 11 knockouts) for the World Boxing Association Super World Light Heavyweight title. This fight is scheduled for 12 rounds and will be held at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. DAZN will provide television coverage.
Saul Alvarez vs. Dmitry Bivol Boxing Odds
Dmitry Bivol +388
Saul Alvarez -545
Total Rounds 10.5
World Boxing Association Super World Light Heavyweight Title
Saul Alvarez, age 31, is ranked #1 in the world. Canelo has won multiple world championships in four different weight classes, with unified titles in three of those weight classes. His career record is 57 wins, one loss, and two draws. He has compiled 39 knockout victories. Canelo is a native of Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, where he still resides. Canelo stands at five feet, eight inches tall with a reach of 70.5 inches, and fights from an orthodox stance.
Canelo last stepped into the ring on November 6, 2021, against Caleb Plant at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The fight was for the unified super middleweight title. Alvarez scored an 11th-round technical knockout win.
Dmitry Bivol, age 31, is ranked #3 in the world. His career record is 19 wins with no losses. He has posted 11 knockout wins in that span. Bivol is a native of Tokmak, Kyrgyzstan and now resides in Indio, California. He stands at six feet tall with a reach of 72 inches and fights from an orthodox stance. Bivol is the defending World Boxing Association super light heavyweight champion.
Bivol’s last fight was on December 11, 2021, when he faced Umar Salamov at Ekaterinburg. Bivol scored a 12-round unanimous decision. Overall, Bivol has successfully defended his championship a total of eight times.
Saul Alvarez vs. Dmitry Bivol
On this occasion, a dose of reality is required. The only way that Dmitry Bivol can win is likely by knockout. Suppose this fight comes down to a decision. It is hard to see the judges voting Canelo a loser. Further, Canelo has never been knocked out.
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