Dmitry Bivol vs Canelo Álvarez
Dmitry Bivol vs Canelo Álvarez: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Dmitry Bivol and Canelo Álvarez?
Bivol's victory over Canelo in 2022 marked a significant moment in his career, establishing him as a top-tier boxer. Their fight showcased Bivol's skill against one of boxing's biggest stars.
Dmitry Bivol
Key numbers
- Total Fights26
- Wins25
- Losses1
- Wins by KO12
- Wins by Decision13
Top honours
- WBA Light Heavyweight ChampionHeld from 2019 to 2024
- Unified Light Heavyweight ChampionSince April 2025
- IBO ChampionHeld since February 2025
- Ring Magazine ChampionHeld since February 2025
- World Combat Games Gold Medalist2013 in Light Heavyweight
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Canelo Álvarez
Key numbers
- Total Fights68
- Wins63
- Wins by KO39
- Losses3
- Draws2
Top honours
- Undisputed Super Middleweight ChampionAchieved in 2021 and again in 2025.
- WBC Light Middleweight ChampionYoungest to win in 2011.
- WBA (Super) Middleweight ChampionWon against Gennady Golovkin in 2018.
- IBF Middleweight ChampionWon against Daniel Jacobs in 2019.
- WBO Light Heavyweight ChampionWon against Sergey Kovalev in 2019.