“Should Be in the Book On…”: Year After Defeating Canelo Alvarez, Dmitry Bivol Talks in Awe About Terence Crawford While Talking About His “Pound-For-Pound” Status

Last year, Dimitry Bivol became the second boxer ever to hand a defeat to the Undisputed super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez. The fight pushed his name into a different level of stardom as the pound-for-pound king lost via unanimous decision against the Russian light heavyweight. Later on, Alvarez revealed that he was not at his full strength when he fought Bivol because of a hand injury.

Canelo tried to get a rematch against Bivol at the same weight as their last fight. However, Bivol saw no reason to fight the Mexican Idol at 175 and wanted to fight him in the super middleweight category. In the end, the fight failed to materialize and Alvarez fought against Jermell Charlo instead. Interestingly, Terence Crawford showed his interest in facing the Mexican champ, even though Alvarez didn’t share similar sentiments. Here’s what Bivol had to say about ‘Bud’.

Dimitry Bivol shares his thoughts about Terence Crawford

Just a couple of months earlier, Errol Spence Jr. and Terence Crawford went face-to-face in a long-awaited, highly anticipated bout. Crawford surprised the boxing world as he dominated Spence and ended his reign, becoming the first two-division undisputed champion. Recently in an interview, Bivol was asked to share his thoughts on the champion. Bivol expressed his admiration for Crawford, labeling him as “amazing,” not just good. Moreover, he acknowledged Crawford’s kind words when he told him that ‘Bud’ thinks the same for him as well.

Bivol suggested that Crawford should serve as a model for boxing skills. He professed his genuine enjoyment of watching Crawford’s fights. As he said, “I think he should be in the book on how to learn boxing. He’s a very good fighter. I like to watch his fights.” When asked if he thinks Crawford is pound-for-pound number 1, he stated, “Yeah probably he is now because he is the undisputed champion in two weight classes. He’s a great fighter.” As for Bivol, he may just be preparing for his next big fight.

Bivol vs Artur Beterbiev for 2024?

On the eve of the highly anticipated Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou clash, the Champions Gala brought together an eclectic mix of soccer legends, music icons, and boxing luminaries. Notably, Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev, prominent figures in the boxing world, were present. Their chance encounter led to a brief but intense face-off, a moment captured by cameras for fans’ enjoyment.

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In a recent interview with DAZN Boxing, Bivol was asked about the impromptu stare-down with Beterbiev and the possibility of a 2024 showdown. Bivol responded with optimism, saying, “I hope, I hope, we’ll make this fight maybe here because I know people want this fight.” This statement, combined with their face-off, has rekindled excitement among fans for a potential clash in 2024 for the undisputed light heavyweight title.

Since this event, the news has spread like wildfire across social media, piquing the interest of fans worldwide. The anticipation for a historic battle between these two light heavyweight titans continues to grow, fueled by their recent meeting and Bivol’s hopeful words.

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