Followers are trying ahead to the announcement of Canelo Alvarez vs. Jermall Charlo for Cinco de Mayo on Might 4th, a battle that may be a pure spectacle.
Canelo (60-2-2, 39 KOs) held off on Tuesday from revealing his opponent, nevertheless it had already been leaked to the media on Monday night time that the undefeated Jermall (32-0, 22 KOs) would be the one which faces him on Might 4th.
Whereas some boxing followers are grumbling about Jermall doubtlessly getting the conflict as an alternative of David Benavidez, this can be a sensible choice, going with Charlo. He’s been round for some time and has carried out extra in his profession than Benavidez.
Ultimately, the followers can be glad that Jermall obtained the choose, contemplating he’s he’s obtained a fan-friendly type, and he gained’t seem like a rehydrated cruiserweight on the night time in opposition to Canelo, like Benavidez would if he had been the one chosen for this prestigious date on Might 4th.
One other Future Corridor of Famer on Canelo’s Radar
Selecting Jermall will assist cement Canelo’s spot within the Boxing Corridor of Fame, as this can be a title that wants on his resume. Jermall fought in the identical weight courses as Canelo for years at 154 and 160, however the two by no means fought.
When Jermall turned Canelo’s obligatory, the WBC gave the Mexican star the Franchise tag, permitting him to go round him. It’s necessary now that Canelo battle Jermall to get a battle out of the way in which as soon as and for all and to proceed to face the most effective.
Canelo having his undisputed tremendous middleweight title at stake in opposition to Jermall will make the battle extra significant than if the 2 had fought years in the past when Alvarez held the WBC 160-lb belt.
The Charlo Connection: Avenging a Brother
Canelo-Charlo is a superb battle as a result of it units up a revenge situation the place Jermall can get even with Canelo for his win over his brother Jermell final September and present the followers that they’re superior fighters.
Jermall seemed excellent in his current rust-ridding battle in opposition to Jose Benavidez Jr. final November, virtually nearly as good as new in that contest. That was Jermall’s first battle at 168, and confirmed that he matches in properly within the division.
