About Canelo Alvarez vs. Jermell Charlo
Canelo Alvarez and Jermell Charlo went head-to-head in a highly-anticipated professional boxing showdown at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on September 30, 2023. The match determined the undisputed super middleweight champion, as Canelo Alvarez, representing that division, won the fight against Jermell Charlo, the undisputed light middleweight champion, via a unanimous decision. This bout took place on September 30, 2023.
Originally, Canelo Alvarez had intended to face middleweight titleholder Jermall Charlo as part of his three-fight agreement with PBC. Unfortunately, personal issues prevented Jermall from participating, leading to a change in plans. Instead, Canelo took on Jermell Charlo, the twin brother of Jermall, who holds the undisputed light middleweight championship. Jermell Charlo, at the age of 33, has exclusively competed in the 154-pound weight class throughout his career, while Canelo Alvarez has previously held titles at 175 pounds. Despite this difference, Jermell Charlo entered the match with a notable height advantage of 4 inches and a reach advantage of 2.5 inches over Alvarez.
In terms of their professional boxing records, Canelo Alvarez boasts an impressive record of 60 wins, two losses, and two draws (60-2-2), while Jermell Charlo has accumulated 35 victories with just two defeats (35-2-1).
Canelo Alvarez vs. Jermell Charlo Fight Card
Fight | Method | Round | Time | Result |
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Canelo Alvarez vs. Jermell Charlo | Unanimous Decision | 12 | 3:00 | Canelo Alvarez retains undisputed super middleweight titles with scores of 119-108, 118-109, and 118-109. |
Erickson Lubin vs. Jesus Ramos Jr. | Unanimous Decision | 12 | 3:00 | Erickson Lubin wins by unanimous decision with scores of 115-113, 116-112, and 117-111. |
Mario Barrios vs. Yordenis Ugas | Unanimous Decision | 12 | 3:00 | Mario Barrios wins for the interim WBC welterweight title with scores of 117-108, 118-107, and 118-107. |
Elijah Garcia vs. Armando Resendiz | 8th Round TKO | 8 | 1:23 | Elijah Garcia wins by 8th round TKO at 1 minute and 23 seconds. |
Frank Sanchez vs. Scott Alexander | 4th Round TKO | 4 | 3:00 | Frank Sanchez wins by 4th round TKO at 3 minutes. |
Oleksandr Gvozdyk vs. Isaac Rodrigues | 2nd Round TKO | 2 | 0:54 | Oleksandr Gvozdyk wins by 2nd round TKO at 54 seconds. |
Terrell Gausha vs. KeAndrae Leatherwood | Majority Decision | 8 | N/A | Terrell Gausha wins by majority decision with scores of 78-74, 78-74, and 76-76. |
Curmel Moton vs. Ezequiel Flores | 1st Round TKO | 1 | 1:48 | Curmel Moton wins by 1st round TKO at 1 minute and 48 seconds. |
Canelo Alvarez Last Fight
On May 6, 2023, at Estadio Akron in Zapopan, Mexico, Canelo Alvarez faced off against John Ryder. The initial round was played safe by both the boxers, with Canelo taking the lead in striking. He effectively landed a body shot and kept Ryder at bay. Canelo's dominance continued into the second round, where he controlled the fight's tempo with jabs and body punches, leaving Ryder struggling to connect with significant blows.
As the fight progressed, Canelo's powerful right hand began to wear down Ryder. In the third round, Canelo delivered a powerful right hand that caused Ryder to bleed. Despite Ryder's attempts at body shots, Canelo maintained a strong defensive stance. Rounds four through six showcased Canelo's boxing prowess, as he consistently landed precise straight right punches.
In the fifth round, Canelo executed a clean 1-2 combination that shook Ryder and resulted in a knockdown. Ryder continued to fight back, but Canelo retained control throughout the match. In the later rounds, Canelo's effective jab and right hand dictated the fight's pace, making it challenging for Ryder to find openings. Ultimately, Canelo Alvarez secured victory through a unanimous decision (with scores of 120-107, 118-109, and 118-109), thereby retaining the WBA (Super), WBC, IBF, WBO, and The Ring super middleweight titles.
Last Updated On October 1, 2023
FAQs
Canelo Alvarez's matchup against Jermell Charlo is scheduled to take place on September 30, 2023.
Canelo Alvarez vs. Jermell Charlo will take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.
Canelo Alvarez is a professional boxer with a record of 60 wins, 2 losses, and 2 draws (60-2-2).
Jermell Charlo holds an impressive professional boxing record of 35 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw (35-2-1).
Canelo Alvarez’s last fight was against John Ryder. Canelo won the fight via a unanimous decision.