Bivol's Legacy Earned in Victory Over Canelo
Dmitry Bivol Outboxes Canelo Alvarez to Retain WBA Light Heavyweight Title
May 7, 2022 - T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV
In a highly anticipated boxing match, Dmitry Bivol (20-0) defeated Canelo Alvarez (57-2-2) via unanimous decision to retain his WBA light heavyweight title. The fight, billed as "Legacy is Earned," took place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on May 7, 2022.
Bivol, who entered the fight as the underdog, controlled the pace and distance of the bout from the opening bell. He used his superior jab and footwork to keep Alvarez at bay and out of rhythm. Alvarez, known for his power punching, was unable to land many clean shots on the elusive Bivol.
As the fight progressed, Bivol's confidence grew, and he began to take more risks. He landed several hard right hands that staggered Alvarez and had him on the verge of being knocked out in the later rounds. However, Alvarez showed his toughness and determination by fighting back bravely but couldn't overcome Bivol's dominance.
In the end, Bivol won by scores of 115-113, 115-113, and 119-109, proving that he is one of the best pound-for-pound boxers in the world. With this victory, Bivol has solidified his legacy as a true champion and set himself up for even bigger fights in the future.
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