Canelo Alvarez is set to defend his undisputed super middleweight championship against Jermall Charlo on May 4th in Las Vegas, marking a significant announcement for the boxing world. Ring Magazine has confirmed the news, stating that sources have revealed the highly anticipated matchup between Canelo and Charlo.
Jermall Charlo (33-0, 22 KOs), the twin brother of Jermell Charlo, aims to avenge his brother’s defeat at the hands of Canelo last September. Canelo easily dominated Jermell in their previous encounter, securing a one-sided twelve-round unanimous decision victory. However, Jermall is known for his warrior spirit and will not back down without a fight. His lack of activity in the ring may pose a challenge for him in this bout, as evidenced by his less than stellar performance in his comeback fight against Jose Benavidez Jr. in November.
Many boxing fans are expressing their disappointment with Canelo’s choice of opponent. They had hoped to see him face David Benavidez or Jaime Munguia instead of Jermall, who has had limited activity in the past three years. Despite the criticism, Canelo’s decision to fight Jermall in May aligns with his contractual obligations. It is likely that he will face Jaime Munguia in September, given these circumstances. The WBC interim super middleweight champion, David Benavidez, will undoubtedly be frustrated to learn that Jermall has been given the opportunity to fight Canelo on May 4th, especially considering that he has never competed at the 168-pound weight class.
While Jermall Charlo may not be the ideal opponent for Canelo, he represents an improvement over Canelo’s previous opponents, Jermell and John Ryder, in 2023. In terms of skill and talent, Jermall is considered more formidable than Jaime Munguia, making him a worthy challenger for Canelo at this stage of his career.
As Canelo prepares to make his announcement, boxing enthusiasts eagerly await any additional surprises he may have in store. Earlier reports suggested that he would be leaving PBC, but it seems unlikely now that news of his fight against Jermall has surfaced.
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