No news yet about Canelo yet on whom he will likely face next because he just came out from a trilogy fight against his long rival, Golovkin. Some rumors saying that he will activate his rematch after Bivol-Ramirez fight but I guess Canelo will not activate that if Ramirez will win because Bivol won't have belts by that time.
Recent rumors are saying that Canelo might activate the rematch if Bivol succeeds on his title defense against Zurdo and that might pursue because Bivol has nothing to do afterwards as Beterbiev is currently injured and he also have his own title defense he needed to win.
Also, if you guys remember our past discussion on Canelo's contract, I think it was written somewhere in that said contract that Canelo will face 3 boxers this year or hopefully next year 1st quarter, we already know the 2 boxers namely Bivol and Golovkin. Now, can somebody here guess who's that 3rd boxer? Or can someone confirm that there's indeed 3rd challenger?
Don't have any idea about that but considering that Bivol has his own upcoming fight, it might not be him for this year. But if it's coming next year, the chance of him and Canelo to have their rematch is possible if Bivol will take down Zurdo. We might see Canelo's camp to pursue that intention to have the rematch, for sure it might be more money for both fighters even this time Bivol can ask for more cut compared to what he got last time.
with Canelo's win over GGG, wondering here if he will still be the favourite if he fights Bivol. because last time, bivol was underdog. so am thinking that bookies may favour canelo here. but the odds will be tight. this will be an interesting re-match if this will happen early next year. since bivol is the belt holder, high likely that he will get the bigger cut over canelo.
I think he will still be the favorite against Bivol in this will have their rematch, although it might be closer this time, specially if Bivol will win by knockout against Ramirez or if he dominates him just like how he beat Canelo.
So it's important for Bivol to show another great performance so that he will be fighting Canelo next. And for sure I'm thinking that it will be greater that their first fight because people wanted to see if Canelo can avenge his defeat or if Bivol is really too much for Alvarez.
If Bivol win this upcoming fight again, we may hear lots of calls with a rematch against Canelo, it will be another money fight for both fighters, like what you have said, it will attract more viewers looking on how Canelo will try to avenge his first lost from that last fight, Though it might still Canelo will have bookies favorite as a crowd love fighter he might get that respect from the bookies.
It will be on the gambler's decision whether to follow that trend or they will bet against the favorite.
Though it will be a waiting time for the fans who wanted to see that possible rematch, Bivol needs to beat Zurdo first before planning or accepting another fight.
They will surely aim for another rematch because it can easily attract viewers and bettors. We all know that boxing fans always want to know who is the best among the best. It will also be another opportunity for Bivol but if ever he'll faces Canelo, he must have enough time to prepare because for sure, Canelo would aim for a sure victory this time.