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Canelo Alvarez Rematch: Bivol Names Mexican Star Among His Biggest Fights

Dmitry Bivol names Canelo Alvarez as one of his three biggest fights, raising hopes for a rematch after their 2022 light-heavyweight clash.

By Dogli Wilberforce · Sportsnaut

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 10:56 AM

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Dmitry Bivol named Canelo Alvarez, Artur Beterbiev, and David Benavidez as his three biggest target fights.
Bivol previously defeated Alvarez by unanimous decision in their May 2022 light-heavyweight title clash.
Alvarez is scheduled to fight Christian Mbilli in Riyadh for the WBC super-middleweight title.

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Dmitry Bivol has named Canelo Alvarez as one of his top three target fights alongside an Artur Beterbiev trilogy and a bout with David Benavidez. Speaking to Inside The Ring, the light-heavyweight champion emphasized his desire to face Alvarez again following his unanimous-decision victory over the Mexican star in May 2022.

Neither a deal nor an official agreement exists yet, as both fighters must navigate upcoming bouts first. Alvarez is scheduled to fight Christian Mbilli for the WBC super-middleweight title in Riyadh, while Bivol must defend his status against British contender Callum Smith.

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