Marco Antonio Barrera, Mexican boxing legend, believes that Saul “Canelo” Alvarez will beat Jermell Charlo. in a duel in which a man from Guadalajara will once again put his undisputed champion on the line super middleweight on September 30 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Speaking to Fight Hype, Barrera said that Canelo Alvarez has the advantage because Charlo he has to make 14 pounds (two weight classes) to face himbut in spite of this, he assured that it would be a great battle between two undisputed monarchs.
“It’s a good fight, I like it. I think Canelo will win the fightbecause Charlo has to put on 14 pounds, that’s a lot! But I think it will be a good fight,” he said.
It should be noted that the absolute champion of 154 pounds he has no experience fighting at 168 pounds and this could affect his performance against the Mexican because he could get slower, but sports experts and Charlo himself, contrary to what Marco Antonio Barrera and others think, believe that weight will not be an issue for the fight.
On the other hand, inactivity in the ring (almost a year and a half of inactivity) could play against the American, but he tried to make it clear that he continues to actively train in order to come in the best shape for this confrontation, in which he was able to make history by becoming the third boxer (the first were Terence Crawford and Claressa Shields) to become the undisputed champion in two categories.
Predictions for the undisputed fight between Canelo Alvarez and Jermell Charlo are divided. Although some claim that the Mexican will comfortably beat the AmericanOthers believe Jermall’s twin brother Charlo could surprise the world and end Guadalajara’s super middleweight reign.
Saul “Canelo” Alvarez, 33 defeated John Ryder via unanimous decision last May in Mexico after 12 years of absence on their land. El Guadalajara has 59 wins (39 by KO) and two losses.
For his part, Jermell Charlo, 33, last stepped into the ring in May 2022, when he defended his undisputed 154-pound title by knocking out Argentine Brian Castaño in a rematch. On account of the American 35 victories, 19 on the highway, one failure and one draw.
Source: La Opinion
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