Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez looks to become a two-time light heavyweight world champion when he faces defending WBA champion Dmitry Bivol in Las Vegas on Saturday.
With Bivol not being a household name, many are already tipping Canelo to emerge with the win this weekend. However, Bivol is a huge part of what is an exciting light heavyweight division.
WBC and IBF title holder Artur Beterbiev and Joe Smith Jr. are set to meet in a unification clash later this year. The winner at the T-Mobile Arena could be set for a undisputed title clash.
The reigning champion has established himself as one of the best in the division with eight successful title defences and Canelo will certainly have his work cut out when the pair go head-to-head on May 7.
Championships
Dmitry Bivol's first shot at a world title came on November 4 2017 when he faced Trent Broadhurst for the WBA light heavyweight title and it's safe to say Bivol took this opportunity with both hands.
A first round knockout saw Bivol claim the title and he has held onto the belt ever since, but now this reign as champion is under threat with an upcoming fight against the world's number one pound-for-pound fighter.
Biggest wins
Dmitry Bivol arrived on the world stage following his knockout win over Broadhurst five years ago, but his biggest win came two years later against America's Joe Smith Jr.
Bivol showcased his superior skills in what was a dominant win over Smith Jr., as his footwork and jab put him in complete control against his American foe.
Towards the end of round 12 it looked as if Bivol would end the fight before the final bell with a right hand and left hook counter which rocked Smith Jr. into the corner. Referee Gary Rosato, after communicating with Smith Jr., was on the brink of stopping the fight, but the title challenger was saved by the bell.
Bivol was the clear winner and the three judges' scorecards reflected this with two scoring the bout 119-109 and the third at 118-110.
Now, Smith Jr. is a world champion. This win was a clear sign of Bivol's exceptional talent and why he was a force to be reckoned with at 175lbs.
Canelo vs. Bivol fight date, start time
- Date : Saturday, May 7
- Time : 8 p.m. ET / 1 a.m. BST
- Main event ringwalks (approx): 11 p.m. ET / 4 a.m. BST
The main card is scheduled to get underway at 8 p.m. ET / 1 a.m. BST with main event ringwalks scheduled for 11 p.m. ET / 4 a.m. BST. These timings could change due to the length of the undercard bouts.
Can I watch Canelo vs. Bivol on DAZN?
The card will stream live on DAZN in over 200 countries across the globe (excluding Mexico and Latin America). You can sign up for a subscription here . However if you are in Argentina, Chile and Colombia you must download the DAZN app from the Apple App Store or Android Google Play store and then sign up from there, rather than via web browser.
Fight fans in the U.S. and Canada can watch the fight on DAZN PPV, more information can be found here .
What devices are supported on DAZN?
DAZN is available on web browsers at DAZN.com (except Argentina, Chile and Colombia) and also has apps available for all of the following TV and streaming devices:
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Where is the Canelo vs Bivol fight?
The fight takes place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez record and bio
- Nationality: Mexico
- Date of birth: July 18, 1990
- Height: 5' 8"
- Reach: 70.5"
- Total fights: 60
- Record: 57-1-2 (39 KOs)
Dmitry Bivol record and bio
- Date of birth: December 18, 1990
- Height: 6' 0"
- Reach: 72"
- Total fights: 19
- Record: 19-0 (11 KOs)
Canelo vs. Bivol fight card
- Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez vs. Dmitry Bivol; For Bivol's WBA light heavyweight title
- Scott Alexander vs. Zhilei Zhang; Heavyweight
- Montana Love vs. Gabriel Gollaz Valenzuela; Super lightweight
- Shakhram Giyasov vs. Christian Gomez; Welterweight
- Joselito Velazquez vs. Jose Soto; Flyweight
- Alexis Espino vs. Aaron Silva; Middleweight
- Marc Castro vs. Pedro Vincente Scharbaai; Lightweight
- Elnur Abduraimov vs. Manuel Correa; Super featherweight
- Fernando Angel Molina vs. Ricardo Valdovinos; Super lightweight