Dmitry Bivol is open to a rematch with Canelo Alvarez but would prefer to fight for his former rival's undisputed titles at 168lb.
Bivol yesterday defended his WBA 175lb world title against undefeated challenger Gilberto 'Zurdo' Ramirez in Abu Dhabi, picking up a points victory after putting together yet another punch-perfect masterclass to dominate the clash. This comes just six months after picking up an astonishing win against former pound-for-pound king Alvarez back in May, where he put on a similar boxing clinic to maintain his unbeaten record.
Speculation heightened that it would indeed be Alvarez who gets his chance in 2023 to avenge his loss to Bivol, providing he has recovered after having surgery on a hand injury. But Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has suggested that the Russian could look to instead fight Artur Beterbiev for the undisputed 175lb crown if the fight cannot be made at 168lb.
