THE PANEL:
Wayne Alexander (Former European super-welterweight champion)
Canelo would find Beterbiev and Bivol completely different propositions to Sergey Kovalev. These are younger, fresher fighters in their primes with a lot to prove. I donโt think Canelo needs them, especially Beterbiev, who is so strong and tough and a natural light-heavyweight. I think Bivol would be the easier option and Canelo would outpoint him.
Callum Johnson (Former British and Commonwealth light-heavyweight champion)
I think he has a decent chance against Bivol because he doesnโt have super strength and power. He has slim to no chance against Beterbiev, though. He is too big, strong and powerful for Canelo.
Declan Warrington (Boxing journalist)
Heโs capable of beating both. Beterbievโs particularly dangerous and relatively unpredictable, so thatโd represent a high-risk fight, but Iโd be as confident about him beating Bivol as I was Kovalev. Heโs at his peak. Andre Ward would still beat him, though.
Ryan Walsh (Current British featherweight champion)
I think the timing was perfect in his last fight whereas with Beterbiev and Bivol itโs the total opposite. Heโd be a very live underdog against either, but I expect Canelo to go down to 168. Iโd love to see him against Callum Smith.