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For: EFE Updated 02 May 2022, 14: 54 pm EDT
One week before the fight between Saúl el ‘Canelo’ Álvarez and Dmitry Bivol in the semi-complete category, the Mexican boxer continues his preparation to be at the ideal weight.
Taking into account that the light heavyweight or light heavyweight category starts at 168 pounds (76 kg) to 175 pounds (79 kg), Álvarez has undergone intense training to increase his muscle mass and be within the established range.
We must remember that the man from Guadalajara comes from consecrating himself as the unified champion of the super middleweight, a category that goes from the 160 pounds (72.5 kg) at 168 pounds (76 kg). In this sense, Canelo will increase to the light heavyweight category for the second time after the fight against Sergey Kovalev, whom he defeated by KO in 810.
How many pounds should Canelo gain?
After having achieved the unification of the super middleweight titles By defeating Caleb Plant, the man from Guadalajara will have to face a new challenge and for this he will have to gain up to 7 pounds, or what is equal to 3. kg.
Next challenges of the Canelo after his fight against Bivol
Bivol, who holds the light heavyweight title of the World Boxing Association (WBA), will be the first challenge that the Mexican will have .
In case of overcoming it, he will face Artur Bet erbiev, who holds the International Boxing Federation (IBF) and World Boxing Council (WBC) titles.
Finally and already in the last months of 2022, Canelo could have a fight against Makabu at cruiserweight.
💰 🤑 The fights that this 1200 “El Canelo” Álvarez will have will leave him juicy profits, with them he could be confirmed as the most lucrative boxer in the world. 🥊 https://t.co/WIabvgYznA— La Silla Rota (@lasillarota) March 1, 2019