Dmitry Bivol would rather fight Artur Beterbiev than Canelo Alvarez.
The Russian beat Alvarez in May to defend his WBA light-heavyweight belt in a match where he was seen as the underdog.
Bivol (20-0, 11 KOs) prevailed against Mexico back in May at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and will face Gilberto Ramirez, another Mexican, when he returns on November 5 at Etihad Arena in the United Arab Emirates.
The clash between Bivol and ‘Zurdo’ will come at the height of the bill to launch ‘Champions Series’ cards in the realm, streaming only on DAZN, after Matchroom Boxing made a boxing deal in China. Winter.
Bivol is currently considered the top 10 pound boxer and is involved in an undisputed clash with the division’s other champion, Artur Beterbiev, who holds the IBF, WBC and WBO titles.
And he said to DAZN Boxing Show that Ramirez’s challenge is the good one he’s been looking forward to.
“He is good, he is tall, he has a strong and heavy left hand.
“He uses his left-handed body shot a lot. Maybe he’s not as fast as ‘Canelo’, but he’s good. “
And while Bivol is excited to hope for yet another win to his spotless ledger against the undefeated boxer, the ultimate goal is to face compatriot Beterbiev for all the marbles in the 175th weight class. board.
“Of course, [I would rather fight] against Beterbiev, against the guy with the three belts.”
There have been discussions about Bivol taking on ‘Canelo’ in a rematch, potentially next May, but it seems the idea of a comeback is burning as he pursues greatness. great in the light-heavy category.
Bivol was then asked about the difference between Alvarez and Ramirez.
“They are two different, different warriors. Of course, ‘Canelo’ is more popular but in terms of boxing skills, maybe ‘Canelo’ is better, but they are different.
“‘Zurdo’ is taller, heavier, but ‘Canelo’ has good speed and one of them is a nampaw.”
‘Canelo’ will return to the ring later this month, on September 17, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas as he defends the WBA Super, IBF, WBC and WBO world super-middleweight titles against WBA Super , IBF and IBO Middleweight champion Gennadiy Golovkin as the pair clash in a trio, while the aforementioned Beterbiev is sidelined with a leg injury that is likely to keep him out until 2023.
