After defeating John Ryder by unanimous decision last Saturday at Akron Stadium, Saul "Canelo" Alvarez again expressed his desire for a rematch against Dmitry Bivol, who defeated him last year at 175 pounds.

The Mexican is keen for a rematch to settle the score. Although the Russian boxer may not be so tempted by the prospect.

"(We're going for) the best that's out there, the best fights as always. We're going to try to do the rematch with Bivol and if it doesn't happen, I'll try to do another good fight," Alvarez said after returning to box on home soil after 12 years of not doing so.

Does Bivol want a rematch with Canelo Alvarez?

Apparently, the Mexican's desire is not shared by Bivol in a rematch at 175 pounds, as it would not represent a challenge for him because he already beat him at that weight, according to statements broadcast by ESPN reporter Mike Coppinger.

"Why should I even do the rematch at 175? What is the challenge or what is the motivation for me if I've already beaten him at that weight class?" said Bivol.

"And I don't think we should worry about who thinks what. It's really about what we want, what each of us wants.

"And I think he wants to win, and if he can win, he might have a better chance at 168 because he said that that's his weight class. And for me, there should be some motivation and some challenge."

Bivol and his team have expressed a desire that, if he does face Alvarez again, it should be at 168lbs, where Canelo's super-middleweight titles could be on the line.

Canelo Alvarez doesn't shut the door on Benavidez

According to AS, in case a rematch against Bivol can't happen, Canelo is leaving the option open to fight David Benavidez.

"We'll see. The only thing we have in mind is to have that rematch with Bivol, but if not, look for the other important fights that are also out there... if that fight doesn't happen, I'm not closed, obviously there's Benavidez," said Alvarez.

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