With information from: Mundo Deportivo
The world of boxing is buzzing with excitement as two of the best fighters in the sport prepare to meet in a highly anticipated bout. WBC and WBA champion Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and undefeated WBC titlist Jermell Charlo are set to battle it out on September 30 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada – a fight that could mark an exciting shift in the dynamics of the boxing world.
One of the biggest stars in boxing, Canelo Alvarez is a fan favorite, and expected to enter the ring with an advantage – he’s a unified 168-pound champion, while Charlo is the 154-pound champion. Despite the expected challenge that Charlo faces in having to step up two categories to face Alvarez, the match-up has not been without critics – with ex-boxer and former Alvarez promoter Oscar De La Hoya among Alvarez’s biggest critics, who has been calling out Alvarez in recent weeks, claiming he’s in the twilight of his career.
That hasn’t stopped De La Hoya from praising Charlo for his courage in taking on this challenge, acknowledging that he has undertaken a difficult task by stepping up two categories to face Canelo, citing the “speed and fighting ability – and being in your face” – as one of the biggest motivators for Charlo to take on this fight.
It seems that Charlo is confident he can handle the challenge. In preparation for the fight against Canelo, Charlo has already undergone a dramatic physical transformation in order to maintain his speed and agility while gaining the necessary extra mass to stand his ground in the ring against the Mexican champion.
Ultimately, this will be a fight for the ages as two of the world’s best fighters enter the ring in Las Vegas. Charlo is ready to prove himself against the near-mythical Canelo, and Canelo is ready to show he can still deliver a knockout performance. Who will come out on top on September 30? You won’t want to miss it.