Well it was either Bivol or Beterbiev and beforehand Bivol was clearly seen as lower risk. You can't possibly deny that.
Everyone saw Bivol as the toughest stylistic fight for Canelo. So it's the opposite of a cherry pick. Which is no surprise given he's fought Trout, Lara, Saunders and Plant.
No. Canelo like it or lump it has a great resume. Biol was just a step to far and props to Canelo for having the balls to take that fight.
ALL FIGHTS ARE CHERRYPICKS. No fighter ever says, "That guy can kick my ass, I think I'll fight him".. It's quite the opposite isn't it?