The two 175-pounders tangled in October for 12 rounds with Beterbiev taking a close MD – the first time he has ever gone the distance since turning pro 13 years ago.
Canelo possesses a rematch clause, but will he exercise it? Directly after the fight, Canelo declared that he would like a rematch. But that was when emotions were high.
The consensus going into his fight with WBA light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol last night was that no matter what, a decision wouldn’t go against Alvarez. The thinking was boxing’s biggest attraction wouldn’t be “allowed” to lose.