Watch: POV of Canelo Alvarez’s sparring partners as the Mexican star prepares to battle Dmitry Bivol

Canelo Alvarez has proven himself to be a menace in the boxing ring time and time again. At just 31, the Mexican superstar has won world titles in four different weight classes, beating numerous world champions along the way. It would take a lot of heart to stand opposite him inside the ring. Journalist Michael McCarthy from Barstool Sports recently did exactly that, with painful consequences.

A recent video clip showcased what it’s like taking hits from Canelo Alvarez. McCarthy aka ‘Large’ put on a Go-Pro camera and belly pad, demanding Alvarez strike him in the torso. He took a lot of punishment as the Undisputed Super Middleweight Champion appeared to deliver some really hard blows.

Take a look at the clip below of Canelo not holding back on 'Large':

The reporter even claimed he was urinating blood when he took to Twitter to cheekily thank Alvarez. Nevertheless, fans got a glimpse of what his sparring partners see when Alvarez comes at them, something that Dmitry Bivol will also experience on May 7.

Other than Floyd Mayweather Jr., no other boxer has been victorious against Alvarez so far. Bivol will be aiming to become the second man to beat the Mexican great.

After conquering all four belts at 168lbs, Alvarez’s upcoming clash against Bivol will have the WBA 175lbs belt up for grabs. Apart from adding another title to his collection, a potential trilogy against Gennadiy Golovkin will also be on the line for Canelo Alvarez.

Watch the first official press conference for Canelo vs. Bivol below:

Dmitry Bivol is undefeated and has secured his spot as one of the best light heavyweights today.

However, Canelo Alvarez has seen a lot in his career and will not be losing too much sleep over the challenge. After a year-long hiatus, he returned to the ring in December 2020. Since then, he has vanquished three previously undefeated world champions and a mandatory challenger. Hence, Bivol’s resume may not intimidate him unless the Russian prodigy offers some real challenges in the ring.

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Canelo Alvarez is looking good at 175lbs

We are just over a month from Canelo Alvarez’s return and his light heavyweight physique has already grabbed a lot of attention.

A social media post from ESPN Ringside shows him flaunting a perfect fighting physique.

Alvarez knocked out Sergey Kovalev for the WBO Light Heavyweight Title on his last trip to the division. While he will look to recreate a similar moment, the Russian will also have a career-defining opportunity on May 7. By beating Alvarez, he can become a superstar in the world of boxing. The unbeaten Bivol will no doubt give it his all for the win, which will intensify the scrap even more.