"I'm sorry if I destroyed your plans [for a fall trilogy fight with] Gennadiy Golovkin," Bivol stated. "Congratulations to [Alvarez], he's a terrific champion who I like."
The most of the damage done by Alvarez was to Bivol's left shoulder and arm, which he held strong behind his high guard.
"Another match?" No worries. Let's discuss a rematch," Bivol suggested. "I chose this battle because I wanted the chance, and I appreciate the chance."