Canelo Alvarez evidently is going to fight Charlo in September. Only it’s not the Charlo it was reported to be.
The undisputed 168-pound champion indicated on social media that he is going to face undisputed 154-pound champ Jermell Charlo, not his twin brother and 160-pound titleholder Jermall Charlo. And sources have confirmed the news.
Alvarez’s first fight with Premier Boxing Champions will take place on Sept. 30 in Las Vegas, he said on Twitter.
“Undisputed vs. Undisputed,” was how he billed the matchup.
UNDISPUTED vs UNDISPUTED
Sept. 30
Las Vegas pic.twitter.com/pAlSN5VszU
— Canelo Alvarez (@Canelo) June 30, 2023
Alvarez (59-2-2, 39 KOs) recently signed what is believed to be a three-fight contract with PBC, which manages a number of the top fighters in and around the Mexican star’s division.
He reportedly had been in talks with Jermall Charlo, who has dealt with mental health issues, hasn’t fought in more than two years and would’ve had to move up one division. However, that fight couldn’t be made for undisclosed reasons.
Alvarez then turned his attention to Jermell Charlo, who also had publicly expressed interest in challenging Alvarez.
Jermell Charlo (35-1-1, 19 KOs) is one of the most…
