Canelo Alvarez's a four-division champion, ambition finally overtook him on Saturday.

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The pound-for-pound king Canelo satisfied his suit in the form of unbeaten WBA light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol.

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Canelo Alvarez landed a career-low 84 punches overall in 12 rounds.

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As Dmitry Bivol (20-0, 11 KOs) relied upon his protection as well as precise punching to draw the distressed.

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All 3 courts scored it 115-113 for Bivol in a fight that appeared anything but competitive scored it 119-109 for Dmitry Bivol.

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Bivol claimed congrats to [Alvarez], he's a fantastic champion as well as I respect him.

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He also claimed if you do not rely on your own, what do you do? You will not achieve anything..

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After loosing Alvarez said. "He's a great champion. Sometimes in boxing, you win or lose.”

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Kentucky should be one of the most competitive in years

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Canelo Alvarez's a four-division champion, ambition finally overtook him on Saturday.

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May 08 2022