Former four-category world champion Roy Jones Jr. gave
interview American media after the end of the duel Pascal.
In a conversation, the American boxing legend expressed his opinion about the defeat of the absolute champion of the second middleweight (up to 79.4 kg) Mexican Canelo Alvarez (57-2-2, 39 KOs) to the Russian WBA super champion Dmitry Bivol (20-0, 11 KOs). ). Jones also commented on the possibility of a rematch between the Mexican and Bivol and named the best opponents for Canelo in the future.
Speaking of Bivol before he fought Canelo, who did you see as the winner?
“Bivola, no question.
– Before the fight?
– Watch our podcast video. We all said on the podcast – if Canelo stays on track, he can’t beat Dimitri Bivol. We all talked about it. It’s no question, it’s a fact.
I said that Bivol would beat Canelo, but I fell for the hype – Jean Pascal
Canelo is thinking about a 79.4kg rematch, would you advise him to do that?
– Do not do this. You need to leave it. Bivol is not a fighter for him. Bivol has bad style for him.
“But Canelo was number one in P4P in the world, just like you once were. If someone beat you at your peak, I’m sure you would jump at the opportunity to fight him in a rematch as well. So why shouldn’t Canelo do this?
– If I lost in the category above, I would not do it. If Ruiz beat me, I would just go back to my category.
– I do not believe in that. If Ruiz beat you, would you want a rematch with him?
“Look, I moved up in his category to win his title. Why would he give me revenge. What should I say to him: “Give me a second chance?” Understand? He wouldn’t give me a second chance. Because: “I gave you a chance, you lost. Get back to your weight.”
Bivol’s victory over Alvarez did not surprise the light heavyweight champion
So what should Canelo do at the moment?
– Return to 76.2 kg, do not fight Bivol. Fight someone like Jermall Charlo, Andrade, Benavidez. There are a lot of super middleweights in your weight class who will give you your money and who you will probably be the favorite with. Dmitry Bivol – this style is not for you.
What is it about Bivol that Canelo can’t beat this guy?
– Disciplined on the feet, long distance and power in every punch. This is very dangerous for anyone.
Who can beat Canelo at 76.2kg?
— I don’t know who can beat him, but like I said, there are three guys I mentioned. These are all good fights: Andred, Charlo, Benavidez.
Out of these three guys, who do you think will be the toughest fight for Canelo?
They all have different styles. Therefore, they will all be hard fights.
