Undisputed tremendous middleweight world champion, Canelo Alvarez is about for his second skilled stroll of the 12 months, with experiences confirming a three-fight cope with PBC – starting with a September 16. title protection in opposition to the returning former gold holder, Jermall Charlo.
Canelo, who at present rides a two-fight successful run, most lately turned in a unanimous choice win over British championship challenger, John Ryder again in Could, returning to his native Mexico for a Zapopan occasion – retaining his tremendous middleweight crowns.
As for Charlo, the an identical twin brother of fellow boxing star, Jermell Charlo, has been sidelined from skilled boxing since June of 2021, most lately delivering a unanimous choice win over Juan Macias Montiel to retain his then-WBC middleweight title. Charlo at present boasts a 32-0 skilled file.
Canelo Alvarez books title combat with the returning, Jermall Charlo
Information of Canelo’s anticipated Mexico Independence Day return in opposition to Charlo was first reported by ESPN reporter, Mike Coppinger.
“Canelo Alvarez is about to defend his undisputed tremendous middleweight championship vs. Jermall Charlo, doubtless on Sept. 16, sources inform @MikeCoppinger,” ESPN tweeted. “It’s a three-fight deal for @Canelo with PBC, per sources, the opposite two fights anticipated to happen in Could and September 2024.”
57-2-2 as an expert, Canelo’s sole skilled losses got here within the type of a 2013 title combat loss to the undefeated former multiple-time world champion, Floyd Mayweather in a majority choice loss to the Grand Rapids favourite.
A former mild heavyweight titleholder as well, Canelo’s second skilled loss got here within the type of a choice setback in opposition to Bulgarian champion, Dmitry Bivol again in Could 2022.
Previous to his unanimous choice win over Ryder earlier this 12 months, Canelo Alvarez turned in a second profession win over Gennady Golovkin within the pair’s trilogy combat, touchdown himself a choice win over the veteran former champion.
As for Charlo, the 33-year-old Lafayette puncher gained the interim WBC middleweight title in a efficiency in opposition to Hugo Centero Jr., earlier than defending the title in a choice win over Matt Korobov.
Promoted to undisputed WBC middleweight champion, Charlo, who boasts a formidable 22 separate profession knockout wins, defeated each Brandon Adams, and Sergiy Derevyanchenko with choice wins, in between a KO victory in opposition to Dennis Hogan.
