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BREAKING: Matchroom Boxing Plans to Take Over Hollywood With Canelo Alvarez vs. Dmitry Bivol, Here’s How
Undisputed super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez will face light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol on May 7. The bout will be for Bivol’s belt and will mark Alvarez’s return to the division for the first time since 2019. Fans, who have been waiting with bated breath for this highly anticipated Alvarez vs Bivol showdown, have just received a very interesting piece of news.
Watch #CaneloBivol on May 7 LIVE in theaters
Book your ticket: https://t.co/qSmzE3Br34 pic.twitter.com/rjQaeTYwTg
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) May 4, 2022
Although the bout can be streamed live as a pay-per-view on the DAZN boxing platform, Matchroom Boxing raised the levels and is offering boxing fans an opportunity to have a cinematic experience as they watch Alvarez vs Bivol.
The company announced that the bout can be watched live in theaters across the United States of America; tickets for the live theater viewing will be available through Fathom Events.
In fact, with the multiple viewing options, the bout is set to be one of the biggest face-offs this year.
How did Canelo Alvarez land a bout with Dmitry Bivol?
Canelo Alvarez was supposed to face Congolese- South African boxer Ilunga Makabu for the WBC cruiserweight title in May. Unfortunately, Alvarez’s cruiserweight debut did not take place as Makabu had to fight a mandatory title defense rematch against Thabiso Mchunu.
In February 2022, Alvarez signed a multi-fight deal with Matchroom Boxing and DAZN. He was rumored to fight many opponents with the likes of Jermall Charlo and Gennady Golovkin floated as potential challengers. Eventually, the first fight was his return to the light heavyweight division to face the formidable and undefeated WBA (Super) champion Dmitry Bivol.
Meanwhile, Alvarez expressed his interest in facing Bivol. In an interview with TMZ, when speaking about Bivol, he said, “He’s a really good boxer. He’s a solid champion at 175. It’s a danger fight. I like it, I love that kind of challenge. I really like it.”
Alvarez further added, “I like the idea to be undisputed at 175. That’s what I like, but you never know.”
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The Alvarez vs Bivol showdown will take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada. Will you buy the tickets for the theater viewing? Let us know in the comments below.
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