After Canelo Alvarez(59-2-2, 39 KOs) reportedly signed a three-fight deal with PBC, the thought was that WBC 160-pound champion Jermall Charlo(35-1-1, 19 KOs) was going to move up eight pounds and battle the undisputed champion at super middleweight.
However, Jermall Charlo has been inactive for over two years after reportedly dealing with injuries and personal issues, so according to reports, he won’t be ready to fight Canelo, but someone in his family is willing and prepared to battle Alvarez.
Undisputed 154-pound champion Jermell Charlo will move up 14 pounds to battle Alvarez on September 30 in Las Vegas, both fighters announced last Friday.
Jermell Charlo was expected to fight Tim Tszyu in January, but he had to pull out due to hand injuries; instead of fighting Tszyu, he’s daring to be great and going up two weight classes to conquer another division.
On paper, the fighter moving up two weight classes would be at a disadvantage; however, Charlo(6-0) is taller than Alvarez(5-8), and the weight cut might be easier as he moves up instead of going down. Plus, Mell has a lot of heart. As we’ve seen in his career, he appears to have that “Clutch Gene.” He stopped both Tony Harrison and Brian Castano late in fights.
However, Alvarez has been at the weight longer, so again, you must give him the advantage.
Regardless of what happens, this is better than Canelo-Jermall Charlo. Jermall has been out of the ring too long and appears to be dealing with many things. In the end, Jermell has nothing to lose. If he loses, well, he dared to be great, and failed. If he wins, he’s conquered two divisions.
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