WBC can Cancel Canelo Alvarez vs Dmitry Bivol 2 As Ban on Russian Fighters Including Bivol Remains- Check Full Report

Canelo Alvarez vs Dmitry Bivol is one of the biggest fights in the boxing world. After defeating John Ryder, the Mexican fighter is willing to face Dmitry Bivol in a rematch. Moreover, fans are also pushing hard for this fight to happen, but it seems fans won’t get Canelo Alvarez vs Dmitry Bivol 2 soon. Recently, WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman has reiterated that the federation still holds a ban on Russian boxers. This has left the fans unhappy due to this decision. Follow Boxing News Updates with Insidesport.IN

As per reports, the ban on Russian fighters won’t allow Dmitry Bivol to compete in the WBC for another match against Canelo Alvarez. Although the Undisputed Champion is ready to take this fight, the WBC President has put this clause to prevent this fight for now. The report states Canelo Alvarez vs Dmitry Bivol 2 for the super-middleweight title won’t be sanctioned now. In order to return to WBC, Dmitry Bivol would have to go through WBC’s process for exemption.

WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman has reiterated that the WBC still have a ban on Russian fighters and so would not sanction Dmitry Bivol vs Canelo Alvarez II for their super-middleweight world title now. Bivol would have to go through WBC's process for exemption. [@IzquierdazoBox]
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) May 16, 2023

Currently, fans won’t get Canelo Alvarez vs Dmitry Bivol 2 until the WBC lifts the ban on the Russian Fighters. This ban has left the big fight on hold, which has also enraged the fans. Some fans have expressed their thoughts on this recent decision from the WBC President.

You can check the fan tweets below:

https://twitter.com/theprism89/status/1658591426437959682

But he sanction betervieb title fight and he is a very close friend of kadirov. Double standards for suleiman.
— Luis AM (@AMLuis16) May 17, 2023

He's protecting Canelo. This way Canelo has an excuse not to fight at 168lbs.
— Jorge (@jdpsls) May 16, 2023

Sulaiman doing team Canelo's bidding as they don't wish to fight Bivol at 168
— Conor Hen (@Conor_Hen_Boxer) May 16, 2023

Racism. @wbcmoro is a Racist
— Ablo 🏴 (@abloboxer) May 16, 2023

Canelo Alvarez vs Dmitry Bivol: What happened the last time when Canelo Alvarez and Dmitry Bivol

Last year, Canelo Alvarez and Dmitry Bivol faced each other for the WBC Super light-heavyweight title. This bout resulted in a big upset for the Mexican fighter as he faced his second professional career loss. The ‘Cinnamon’ couldn’t get his hands on the Super light-heavyweight title after a split decision loss to Dmitry Bivol. The final judges’ scorecard (115-113) gave Bivol his victory over Alvarez.

Following the match, Canelo Alvarez expressed his discomfort with the loss and asked for a rematch. However, Dmitry Bivol’s team needs an Undisputed Championship match where Bivol would fight at 168 lbs. On the other hand, Canelo mentioned pushing to 175 lbs for another shot at the Super light-heavyweight title.

Do you think Canelo Alvarez vs Dmitry Bivol 2 will take place soon? Tell us your thoughts on WBC’s Ban on Russian Fighters.

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