Canelo Alvarez Targeting Dmitry Bivol Rematch in September; Open to Benavidez Fight

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Doric SamMarch 29, 2023

ZAPOPAN, MEXICO - MARCH 14: Saul Canelo Alvarez poses with his belts during the press conference at Akron Stadium on March 14, 2src23 in Zapopan, Mexico. Canelo Alvarez will fight against John Ryder on May 6, 12 years after his last combat in Mexico. The event will take place at Akron Stadium. (Photo by Alfredo Moya/Jam Media/Getty Images)

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Ahead of his upcoming defense of his unified super middleweight titles, pound-for-pound boxing star Canelo Alvarez is already eyeing future opponents.

Alvarez, who is set to face WBO interim champion John Ryder on May 6, confirmed to reporters on Wednesday that he is planning for a rematch against WBA light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol in September. He added that if he’s not able to run it back against Bivol, he’s open to facing super middleweight contender David Benavidez.

The interest from Alvarez in another shot at Bivol (21-0, 11 KOs) should come as no surprise following his upset unanimous-decision loss last May, which was just the second defeat of his career. Alvarez (58-2, 39 KOs) expressed his desire for a rematch immediatel

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