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Canelo Álvarez has a fight with John Ryder coming up in less than a month, but he already knows who he wants next.
Álvarez said he is determined to have a rematch against Dmitry Bivol later this year.
“Everybody knows I want that rematch with Bivol,” Alvarez told TMZ Sports. “That’s my goal this year. We’ll see, but that’s my goal this year.”
Bivol dominated Álvarez in a unanimous-decision victory at light heavyweight last May. Many expected Álvarez to breeze right past Bivol and capture the WBA championship, but instead, the jump from super middleweight to light heavyweight proved daunting.
While there has been some speculation a rematch would happen at 168 pounds, Álvarez has made it clear in no uncertain terms he needs to prove himself at light heavyweight.
The determination of Álvarez to make his name at light h
