In an intriguing development, Canelo Alvarez revealed today that he will be facing an American boxer for his upcoming fight on May 4th, coinciding with the Cinco de Mayo holiday. However, he chose not to disclose the identity of his opponent. This announcement effectively eliminates the possibility of David Benavidez and Jaime Munguia, both Mexican fighters, being his potential rivals for that date.
The Mexican boxing sensation, Canelo (60-2-2, 39 KOs), shared this information, reinforcing the reports that emerged last night suggesting that Jermall Charlo is the likely candidate to challenge him for his four super middleweight titles on May 4th.
Canelo Alvarez, the undisputed super-middleweight champion, shed light on his highly anticipated Cinco de Mayo fight by confirming that he will be pitted against an American boxer. This revelation adds credibility to the rumors that he will be defending his titles against the undefeated Jermall Charlo.
The reason behind Canelo’s reluctance to disclose the identity of his opponent may be attributed to ongoing negotiations with the said fighter. It is understandable that he would prefer to confirm the fight only when all the details have been finalized.
If Jermall (33-0, 22 KOs), who is 33 years old, turns out to be Canelo’s opponent, it would be a wise choice. Jermall possesses power, skills, and enough boxing prowess to pose a significant challenge to Canelo. In 2020, Jermall outperformed Jaime Munguia, a popular choice among boxing fans in Mexico and the United States, who hope to see Canelo face him if he does not confront their preferred option, David Benavidez.
Jermall’s impressive track record includes victories over notable opponents such as Sergiy Derevyanchenko, Juan Macias Montiel, Jose Benavidez Jr., Julian ‘J-Rock’ Williams, Austin Trout, Dennis Hogan, Matt Korobov, and Cornelius Bundrage. Holding the WBC middleweight title since 2018, the undefeated Charlo is a formidable force in the ring.
Fans eagerly await the official announcement of Canelo’s next opponent on May 4th. Hopefully, this revelation will come sooner rather than later, sparing them from weeks or months of anticipation. If the fight is broadcasted on Amazon Prime PPV, it becomes even more crucial for Canelo to unveil his opponent promptly.
According to the Source boxingnews24.com