Mikey Garcia picks his favorite between Canelo Alvarez and Jermell Charlo: ‘It’s not going to be an easy fight’

Mikey Garcia, Former Four Division World Champion, Confident Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez will win a fight in which he once again puts his undisputed championship on the line in the super middleweight division against Jermell Charlo on September 30 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

In an interview with ES News, Garcia He believes that this will not be an easy fight, but assures that the Mexican should win. Although he admits that Charlo can fight Canelo Alvarez, he is taller and a good fighter.

“I think Canelo will win the fight with (Jermell) Charlo. It won’t be an easy fight. Charlo can box, he’s tall and a good fighter but Canelo must win. I think it’s a safe thought”said the former Mexican-American champion.

Canelo Alvarez will once again defend his undisputed super middleweight championship belt. Photo courtesy of Esther Lin/Showtime.

It should be noted that Jermell Charlo has no experience fighting at 168 pounds, and this could have affected his performance against the Mexican, because he could become slower, but experts in this sport and the undisputed champion at 154 pounds himself, contrary to what they think other specialists they believe that weight will not be an issue for a fight, as will size. In fact, at the press conference, the American looked much bigger than the man from Guadalajara.

What can play against Jermell Charlo on September 30 This inactivity in the ring (almost a year and a half of inactivity)but the American assured that he continues to actively train to come in the best shape for the most important fight of his career.

Forecasts for the duel of absolute champions between the Mexican and the American were divided. While some say Canelo Alvarez will easily beat the American, others think Jermall’s twin brother Charlo might shock the world and make history by becoming the third boxer (Terence Crawford and Claressa Shields were the first) to achieve undisputed status in two categories.

Jermell Charlo wants to make history and become the undisputed champion in two divisions. Photo Credit: Amanda Westcott/SHOWTIME.

Saul “Canelo” Alvarez, 33, defeated John Ryder by unanimous decision last May in Mexico after 12 years away from home soil. The boxer from Guadalajara has 59 wins (39 by knockout) and two losses in his career.

For his part, Jermell Charlo, 33, last stepped into the ring in May 2022 when defended his undisputed 154-pound title by knocking out Argentine Brian Castaño. in the rematch The American has 35 wins, 19 on the fast track, one loss and one draw.

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Author: Cleberly Mendoza
Source: La Opinion

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