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Canelo Álvarez vs. Jermell Charlo

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Undisputed vs. Undisputed
Date30 September 2023
VenueT-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
Title(s) on the lineWBA (Super), WBC, IBF, WBO The Ring and TBRB undisputed super middleweight titles
Tale of the tape
Boxer Mexico Saúl Álvarez United States Jermell Charlo
Nickname "Canelo" "Iron Man"
Hometown Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S.
Pre-fight record 59–2–2 (39 KO) 35–1–1 (19 KO)
Age 33 years, 2 months 33 years, 4 months
Height 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 167+1⁄2 lb (76 kg) 167+1⁄2 lb (76 kg)
Style Orthodox Orthodox
Recognition WBA (Super), WBC, IBF, WBO, The Ring and TBRB undisputed
Super Middleweight Champion
The Ring No. 4 ranked pound-for-pound fighter
4-division world champion		 WBA (Super), WBC, IBF, WBO, The Ring and TBRB undisputed
Light Middleweight Champion
Result
Álvarez wins via 12-round unanimous decision (118-109, 118-109, 119-108)

Canelo Álvarez vs. Jermell Charlo, billed as Undisputed vs. Undisputed, was a professional boxing match contested on 30 September 2023, for the undisputed Super Middleweight championship.[1]

Background

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After beating John Ryder on home soil in May 2023, Canelo Álvarez was linked to both undefeated former champion David Benavidez, Jermall Charlo, and a rematch with Light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol.[2] On 23 June he confirmed a September return to the ring as well his switch to Premier Boxing Champions on a three-fight deal after choosing to part ways with Matchroom Sport.[3]

Undisputed Light middleweight champion Jermell Charlo had been out of the ring since he unified the division in his rematch with Brian Castaño in May 2022. A planned bout with WBO mandatory Tim Tszyu on 29 January was postponed, following Charlo reporting that he had broken two bones in his left hand. Tszyu would subsequently win the Interim title and the WBO would order Charlo to defend their belt against Tszyu before September 30 or be stripped.[4]

When, on 1 July, it was announced that Charlo would move up two divisions to face Álvarez, Tszyu, who it was reported only found out about Charlo's change of plans on social media, said on Instagram "Canelo ducks benavidez. Charlo ducks Tszyu".[5][6]

Speaking before the bout Charlo said "I appreciate Canelo for accepting me, the little Charlo. But the little Charlo come to fight. The little Charlo come to win. That's what I'm here for. That's what I'm made for. I'm a warrior. I feel Canelo has never seen a fighter of my calibre. He's been in with a lot of great fighters, but there's something I bring different to the table than a lot of the fighters he's been in the ring with."[7][8]

The fight

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Both fighters were cautious early, but from the second round Álvarez would largely control the pace the bout, backing Charlo into the ropes and landing heavy punches to the body. About minute into the 7th round, Álvarez sent Charlo on to his knee with a right hook and right uppercut. It was just the second time that Charlo had been knocked down in his career. Charlo beat the count but by the final appeared to be focused on just trying to survive and see the final bell.[9][10]

At the end of 12 round all three judges scored the bout for Álvarez with scores of 119–108, 118–109 and 118–109 giving him a unanimous Decision victory.[11][12][13]

Aftermath

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Speaking in the ring after the bout Álvarez said "I'm the best. Who's better? Nobody can beat this Canelo,"[14][15]

Undercard

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Confirmed bouts:[16]

Winner Loser Weight division/title belt(s) disputed Result
United States Erickson Lubin United States Jesus Ramos Vacant WBC Diamond Super welterweight title Unanimous decision
United States Mario Barrios Cuba Yordenis Ugás WBC Interim World Welterweight title Unanimous decision
United States Elijah Garcia Mexico Jose Armando Resendiz Middleweight (10 rounds) 8th round TKO
Cuba Frank Sánchez United States Scott Alexander WBC Continental Americas Heavyweight title 4th round RTD
United States Terrell Gausha United States KeAndrae Leatherwood Middleweight (8 rounds) Majority decision
Ukraine Oleksandr Gvozdyk Brazil Isaac Rodrigues Light heavyweight (8 rounds) 2nd round KO
Preliminary bouts
Mexico Gabriel Gollaz Valenzuela Colombia Yeis Gabriel Solano Super lightweight (8 rounds) 6th round KO
Kazakhstan Bek Nurmaganbet Nigeria Abimbola Osundairo Super middleweight (6 rounds) 3rd round TKO
United States Justin Viloria United States Angel Barrera Super featherweight (6 rounds) Unanimous decision
Kazakhstan Abilkhan Amankul United States Joeshon James Middleweight (4 rounds) Majority draw
United States Curmel Moton United States Ezequiel Flores Super featherweight (4 rounds) 1st round TKO

Broadcasting

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Country Broadcaster
 Panama Telemetro
 Ireland DAZN
 United States Showtime

References

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  1. ^ "Canelo Álvarez vs. Jermell Charlo". Tapology. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  2. ^ "Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez v John Ryder: Home favourite Alvarez defends undisputed super-middleweight crown". BBC. 7 May 2023. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  3. ^ "Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez: Mexican star to fight in September after signing new promotional deal". BBC. 23 June 2023. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  4. ^ Tom Naghten (17 May 2023). "Tim Tszyu and Jermell Charlo fight ordered by September 30, pending victory over Carlos Ocampo". The Sporting News. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  5. ^ "Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez: Mexican super-middleweight champion to fight Jermell Charlo in Las Vegas". BBC. 1 July 2023. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  6. ^ Associated Press (1 Jul 2023). "Australia's Tim Tszyu's world title fight off as Jermell Charlo moves up two weights". The Guardian. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  7. ^ Beacham, Greg (16 August 2023). "This big-money matchup with Canelo Álvarez is no mismatch, says 'little brother' Jermell Charlo". APnews.com. Retrieved 26 September 2023.
  8. ^ "Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez v Jermell Charlo: Mexican champion irked by challenger's assessment of his skills". BBC. 28 September 2023. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  9. ^ Bryan Armen Graham (1 October 2023). "Canelo Álvarez beats Jermell Charlo to retain undisputed super middleweight championship – as it happened". The Guardian. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  10. ^ Mike Coppinger (1 October 2023). "Round-by-round results of Canelo Alvarez's victory over Jermell Charlo". ESPN. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  11. ^ Tafur, Vic. "Canelo Alvarez defeats Jermell Charlo via unanimous decision, retains super middleweight title". The Athletic. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
  12. ^ "Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez dominates Jermell Charlo for unanimous decision win in Las Vegas". Sky Sports. Retrieved 26 July 2024.
  13. ^ "Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez beats Jermell Charlo to defend super-middleweight titles". BBC. 1 October 2023. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  14. ^ Mike Coppinger (1 October 2023). "Canelo Alvarez trounces Jermell Charlo to retain undisputed title". ESPN. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  15. ^ "'Nobody can beat this Canelo': Álvarez rolls back years with Charlo trouncing". The Guardian. 1 October 2023. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  16. ^ "BoxRec - event".
Preceded by Canelo Álvarez's bouts
30 September 2023 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Jermell Charlo's bouts
30 September 2023 		Succeeded by
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