CANELO ALVAREZ will defend his four super-middleweight boxing titles in a massive match-up against Jermell Charlo TONIGHT.
After Jermell’s twin brother, Jermall, ruled himself out of the battle, Jermell has stepped up to face Alvarez in a momentous Las Vegas event.
Canelo Alvarez in middle of ring following another victory[/caption] Jermell Charlo can become a simultaneous two-weight world boxing champion[/caption]Alvarez (59-2-2, 39 knockouts) will defend his 168lb belts against Jermell in a historic matchup that that is being billed as ‘Undisputed vs Undisputed.’
Jermell (35-1-1, 19 KOs), who is from the Houston, Texas, is the undisputed 154lb champion but is moving up two divisions to face Alvarez, who is from Mexico.
This marks the most important fight of the 33-year-old Jermell’s boxing career, while the 33-year-old Alvarez is a ring legend and one of the biggest active names in the sport.
When is Alvarez vs Charlo?
- Alvarez’s fight against Charlo will take place this weeekend on Saturday, September 30.
- The fight will be held at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
- Alvarez vs Charlo is set to start at 8 pm ET.
- Check back at Sun Sport for any further details on the Alvarez vs Charlo fight.
What channel is Alvarez vs Charlo on and can it be live streamed?
- Alvarez vs Charlo will be shown live on Showtime pay-per-view.
- You can live stream the event on the Showtime app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
- The event will cost $74.99 to purchase.
Alvarez vs Charlo full card
- Canelo Alvarez vs Jermell Charlo (super-middleweight)
- Yordenis Ugas vs Mario Barrios (welterweight)
- Jesus Alejandro Ramos Jr vs Erickson Lubin (super-welterweight)
- Elijah Garcia vs Jose Armando Resendiz (middleweight)
- Frank Sanchez vs Scott Alexander (heavyweight)
- Gabriel Valenzuela vs Yeis Gabriel Solano (super-lightweight)
- Terrell Gausha vs KeAndre Leatherwood (middleweight)
- Oleksandr Gvozdyk vs Isaac Rodrigues (light-heavyweight)
- Curmel Moton vs Ezequiel Flores (super-featherweight)
- Justin Viloria vs Angel Barrera (super-featherweight)
What has been said?
“I’m grateful to Jermell for accepting this bout. It’s an honor to be a part of such marquee fights. Jermell is as fearless in the ring as I am, always willing to step up,” Alvarez has said.
“Jermell is a great opponent, and the buzz around this fight has been building for a while. The time is right for us to fight.
“I’ll bring my A-game to the ring, leveraging my experience, strength, and technique. Victory won’t come easy. Fans are in for a treat.
“Some say I’ve been slipping, and that’s okay. I’ve introspected about my recent performances, I know what I did wrong.”
Charlo added: “I’ll pour my heart into preparation, strategizing for every move. So what if I’m changing weight classes? That won’t deter my spirit or strategy.
“My resilience, passion, and drive are my weapons. I guarantee a show-stopping evening, punctuated by the roar of lions.
“No excuses on my end. I’m here to dominate. No matter the noise outside, my focus is unwavering.
“I take immense pride in being a part of such legendary bouts. September 30th is the date. Don’t miss out. We’re about to redefine boxing.”