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Canelo Alvarez books fight with fellow champion Jermell Charlo — not brother, Jermall, in September clash in Las Vegas

Canelo Alvarez books fight with Jermell Charlo not Jermall Charlo in September boxing title fightDespite initial reports claiming super middleweight champion, Canelo Alvarez would be welcoming former world champion, Jermall Charlo back to the ring for the first time in two years on Mexican Independence Day on September 16. – the Mexico native is now slated to fight the former’s twin sibling, Jermell Charlo on September 30. – in […]

Canelo Alvarez books fight with Jermell Charlo not Jermall Charlo in September boxing title fight

Despite initial reports claiming super middleweight champion, Canelo Alvarez would be welcoming former world champion, Jermall Charlo back to the ring for the first time in two years on Mexican Independence Day on September 16. – the Mexico native is now slated to fight the former’s twin sibling, Jermell Charlo on September 30. – in an undisputed championship clash.

Canelo Alvarez is slated to fight Jermell Charlo — not Jermall Charlo in September

As per an initial report from ESPN, Canelo, who was linked with a title fight against the would-be returning, Jermall Charlo on September 16. – is now slated to fight the Lafayette native’s twin brother, Jermell Charlo in an undisputed championship outing at the end of September, instead.

“Canelo Alvarez announced that he’ll meet Jermell Charlo, not Jermall Charlo, on Sept. 30 in LAs Vegas in a battle of undisputed champions,” Mike Coppinger tweeted. “Sources tell ESPN the Alvarez side was informed earlier this week that Jermall, who hasn’t competed in two years due to personal issues, wouldn’t be available. Jermell, his twin brother, was finalized as the opponent earlier today. Fight will be at 168 pounds, per sources. @SIChrisMannix earlier reported that Jermall wouldn’t be ready due to personal issues.” 

Rebounding to the winner’s enclosure following a light heavyweight title challenge loss to Bulgarian gold holder, Dmitry Bivol back in May of last year, Canelo would return to the super middleweight limit with a trilogy victory over rival, Gennady Golovkin in September last.

Returning to his native Mexico for a homecoming title defense back in May in Zapopan – Canelo Alvarez retained his super middleweight crowns with a unanimous decision win over British title chaser, John Ryder. 

As for Jermell Charlo, the light middleweight champion has rebounded from his sole professional loss to Tony Harrison back in 2018, winning four of his next five bouts to boot.

Boasting an impressive 35-1-1 professional record, Charlo has defeated the likes of the aforenoted Harrison with a rematch KO win, as well as landing spoils against John Jackson, before then defeating Austin Trout, Jorge Cota, Jeison Rosario, took a knockout win over Brian Castaño in the pair’s title rematch back in May of last year. 

Report – Canelo Alvarez books September super middleweight title fight with the returning Jermall Charlo

Canelo Alvarez books title fight with Jermall Charlo in September PBCUndisputed super middleweight world champion, Canelo Alvarez is set for his second professional walk of the year, with reports confirming a three-fight deal with PBC – beginning with a September 16. title defense against the returning former gold holder, Jermall Charlo. Canelo, who currently rides a two-fight winning run, most recently turned in a unanimous […]

Canelo Alvarez books title fight with Jermall Charlo in September PBC

Undisputed super middleweight world champion, Canelo Alvarez is set for his second professional walk of the year, with reports confirming a three-fight deal with PBC – beginning with a September 16. title defense against the returning former gold holder, Jermall Charlo.

Canelo, who currently rides a two-fight winning run, most recently turned in a unanimous decision win over British championship challenger, John Ryder back in May, returning to his native Mexico for a Zapopan event – retaining his super middleweight crowns. 

As for Charlo, the identical twin brother of fellow boxing star, Jermell Charlo, has been sidelined from professional boxing since June of 2021, most recently turning in a unanimous decision win over Juan Macias Montiel to retain his then-WBC middleweight title. Charlo currently boasts a 32-0 professional record.

Canelo Alvarez books title fight with the returning, Jermall Charlo

News of Canelo’s expected Mexico Independence Day return against Charlo was first reported by ESPN reporter, Mike Coppinger.

“Canelo Alvarez is set to defend his undisputed super middleweight championship vs. Jermall Charlo, likely on Sept. 16, sources tell @MikeCoppinger,” ESPN tweeted. “It’s a three-fight deal for @Canelo with PBC, per sources, the other two fights expected to take place in May and September 2024.” 

57-2-2 as a professional, Canelo’s sole professional losses came in the form of a 2013 title fight loss to the undefeated former multiple-time world champion, Floyd Mayweather in a majority decision loss to the Grand Rapids favorite.

A former light heavyweight titleholder to boot, Canelo’s second professional loss came in the form of a decision setback against Bulgarian champion, Dmitry Bivol back in May 2022. 

Prior to his unanimous decision win over Ryder earlier this year, Canelo Alvarez turned in a second career win over Gennady Golovkin in the pair’s trilogy fight, landing himself a decision win over the veteran former champion.

As for Charlo, the 33-year-old Lafayette puncher won the interim WBC middleweight title in a performance against Hugo Centero Jr., before defending the title in a decision win over Matt Korobov.

Promoted to undisputed WBC middleweight champion, Charlo, who boasts an impressive 22 separate career knockout wins, defeated both Brandon Adams, and Sergiy Derevyanchenko with decision wins, in between a KO victory against Dennis Hogan.