Canelo Álvarez and resignation after beating Dmitry Bivol. Photo: Al Bello/Getty Images.
The defeat of Saúl Canelo Álvarez then Dmitry Bivol by the unanimous decision of the judges (115-113) he surprised and disappointed his fans. It was a “sad night” for the Mexicanconsidered one of the best pound for pound today, who despite enduring successive blows in 12 rounds, is tired, slow and sometimes has no strength to respond as in his last battles against the aggression of his rival.
In this match, held at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Bivol retained the World Boxing Association’s light heavyweight belt. (WBA). And that was the occasion for that in the beautiful, Sports Staff Photographer from Getty Images, will showcase all his experience from the ringside to capture the best photos of the contest that paralyzed fans from all over the planet.
The magnificent entrance of Canelo Álvarez. Photo: Al Bello/Getty Images.
“I was a fan of boxing long before I photographed the sport. My first memory of watching boxing on TV was Ali-Frazier III, that Thrilla in Manila, with my dad at our house on ABC Wide World of Sports. I think that was in 1975 “, Bello commented to explain his connection to fist sports.
He added: “I really respect the boxers and everything that goes into it, the training, the dedication, the sacrifice, the pain. They put their lives on the line every time they get in the ring. My first fight in boxing. who I took a picture of. was an amateur who fought in a school gym in 1989. I’ve loved taking pictures in boxing ever since. “
One of the latter in Canelo-Bivol. Photo: Al Bello/Getty Images.
In that sense, Bello graphs how he felt Saturday at the T-Mobile Arena. “It makes no difference taking a picture of the match against Canelo Alvarez. He was one of the best Mexican boxers who tied his gloves. The people were so happy and the stadium was full. Canelo and Dimitry made a big entrance. It was electric. “The noise is deafening. Unfortunately, the game itself isn’t one of the best. It’s a bit like a game of chess.”
Bivol punished Canelo Álvarez. Photo: Al Bello/Getty Images.
With his 33 years of ringside experience, Bello tried to interpret what happened in the ring, where the great boxing star was unable to face Bivol’s toughness.
Bivol attacked and took Canelo Álvarez against the ropes. Photo: Al Bello/Getty Images.
“Canelo couldn’t penetrate Bivol’s defense, and he seemed to have failed. Bivol stuck to a game plan and attacked in short bursts missing a lot but working hard. What was also missing was Canelo’s signature body attack. It seemed like one only he was hit in At the same time and did not go to the body with his trademark punishing attack.The fight ended and Bivol won by a unanimous decision.It was a surprise because Canelo did not lose for many years. Either way is great to be there. ” , he concludes.
Source: Clarin