Jermell Charlo is physically advantageous over Canelo Alvarez despite campaigning two weight divisions below the Mexican superstar.
The pair faced off for the first time on Tuesday at a kickoff press conference in New York. Canelo and Charlo gave fans a preview of their blockbuster showdown that headlines a SHOWTIME PPV (8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT) on Saturday, September 30, from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
In a historic matchup, the undisputed super middleweight world champion Canelo will take on the undisputed super welterweight world champion Charlo.
The event pits two reigning undisputed champions against each other for the first time in the four-belt era.
What’s the weight difference between Canelo and Jermell Charlo?
Despite fourteen pounds difference when they scale, Charlo walks around at a much higher weight.
His twin brother Jermall is a big middleweight, adding further to the disparity that Canelo is in a one-sided fight.
Those involved in staging the show expect a close battle.
“September 30 will be another night of history,” said promoter Tom Brown. “It’s impressive what both men have accomplished to become undisputed.
“We also have the back-to-back Trainer of the Year winners, Eddy Reynoso and Derrick James, up here as well. It’s everything you would want for a mega-fight.
“Canelo is genuinely one of the sport’s best ever. He’s a hero in Mexico and universally respected. But he’s a throwback fighter who takes on all challengers. He’s boxing’s biggest star.
“Jermell will bring everything he’s got to this fight. He’s cleaned out the division and beaten every fighter he’s faced. And he’s not just convinced he can win this fight. He’s convinced he will.
“This is a classic old-school fight with two guys who can really crack. It will come down to who can handle themselves under fire. It’s a super fight you don’t want to miss.”
Undisputed
President of SHOWTIME, Stephen Espinoza, added: “Coming off some of the biggest and most anticipated fights in recent memory, we have a special one on September 30.
“This is another matchup with historical implications, the first bout in the four-belt era pitting two undisputed champions.
“Regardless of who you are rooting for, these two men are among the elites in boxing. Both have historic achievements.
“Canelo has defeated 18 world champions in his career. He has fought at least one world champion yearly for the last ten years.
“Jermell Charlo is the first undisputed 154-pound world champion in the four-belt era. He could join Terence Crawford as the only male boxer to become undisputed in two weight classes in the four-belt era.
“This event is a rare opportunity to witness greatness. Greatness means not being satisfied with being the first and only four-belt undisputed super welterweight champion.
“Greatness is pushing for more. Trying more challenges, more history, and testing your own performance limits. Greatness is taking tough fights and big challenges when you don’t have to.”
Canelo Promotions will present the Premier Boxing Champions Pay-Per-View.
Tickets for the live event, which Canelo Promotions and TGB Promotions promote, are available through AXS.com.
