By Vince D’Writer: Undisputed super-middleweight champion Saul “Canelo” Alvarez (59-2-2, 39 KOs) is ready to continue his legendary career as he’s set to defend his title against the undisputed junior-middleweight champion Jermell Charlo (35-1-1, 19 KOs) on Saturday, September 30th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Alvarez signed a lucrative 11-fight $365 million deal with DAZN back in October 2018, but DAZN and Alvarez parted ways in September 2020 due to a variety of disagreements, such as opponents and upcoming fight payouts.
After a brief separation, Alvarez would rejoin DAZN, but since the rematch with Dmitry Bivol didn’t materialize, Alvarez once again left DAZN to sign a three-fight deal with Al Haymon and PBC. Now Canelo is on the verge of having his first bout under the PBC banner as he’s set to face the undisputed junior-middleweight champion Jermell Charlo.
Saul “Canelo” Alvarez made his pro debut on October 29, 2005.
Six years later, he would earn his first world title when he scored a unanimous decision victory over Matthew Hatton to win the vacant WBC junior-middleweight championship. Alvarez defended his title a total of five times, which included a successful defense against Shane Mosley.
After defeating Austin Trout, winning the WBA belt, and becoming a unified champion in April 2013, the then (42-0) Alvarez was set to face the biggest challenge of his career. The 23-year-old Canelo Alvarez clashed with 36-year-old pound-for-pound king Floyd “Money” Mayweather, and unfortunately for Alvarez, Mayweather gave him a boxing tutorial.
The loss to Floyd Mayweather didn’t affect the trajectory of Canelo’s career as he bounced back, and in his next sixteen fights, Canelo went (15-0-1) and won multiple world titles. Now as the current undisputed super-middleweight champion, Alvarez is ready to write the next chapter of his legendary pro boxing career.
He’s made a three-fight commitment to PBC, and Jermell Charlo is the first man up. Alvarez and Charlo kicked off their media tour last week, and one of Canelo’s stops was at New York City’s Power 105.1 hip-hop radio station, home of “The Breakfast Club.”
Alvarez was interviewed by The Breakfast Club hosts D.J. Envy and Charlamagne Tha God. Canelo gave a very impressive question-and-answer session, as he spoke fluent English and he delivered precise responses.
During his interview, Canelo spoke about his father wanting him to go to school instead of pursuing a career in boxing. He also revealed how he fell in love with the sport of boxing after seeing his older brother participate in his first professional bout.
The hosts of the show immediately touched on the trending topics as they asked about a potential fight with 147-pound king Terence Crawford at a catch weight of 158.
Alvarez responded by stating the fight is unlikely to happen due to the fact that he can’t make that particular weight and because if he defeated Terence Crawford, he wouldn’t get the credit because people would say Crawford was too small.
Charlamagne asked Canelo about the accusations of him ducking David Benavidez, and Canelo adamantly denies the accusations. However, he’s unsure if Benavidez will be one of his three fights with PBC.
Guest host Akin “Ak” Reyes asked Canelo about a different type of challenge that was issued by YouTuber turned professional boxer, Jake Paul. Alvarez responded by stating a fight with Jake Paul on his official record is disrespectful to the sport of boxing.
Canelo did say he would consider fighting Jake Paul in the future in an exhibition type of bout. Alvarez was asked if he and Jake Paul fought, how long would it last? Alvarez responded by saying, “Not that long.”
In regards to his upcoming bout, Canelo believes his match with Jermell Charlo is a big fight because it’s a clash between two fighters who are currently undisputed champions. He acknowledges the fact that both Charlo twins are very good boxers, but he’s convinced that Jermell is better than Jermall.
This matchup is a bout that is very intriguing due to the fact that it’s a battle between two undisputed champions who are both taking risks. It’s a risky fight for Jermell Charlo because he’s going up two weight classes, and it will be his first time competing in the squared circle since suffering a broken hand.
This bout is risky for Canelo because the energetic and athletic Charlo has the height and reach advantages. If Charlo can successfully control the distance, produce a high punch output, and box from the outside the majority of the time during the early rounds, he may have a chance to expose Canelo’s recent stamina issues.
The 33-year-old undisputed 168-pound champion Canelo Alvarez is ready to take on the first of three PBC opponents. Alvarez is a future hall of famer who continues to seek out big fights that will add to his legacy. He admits he still has a passion for boxing, and his career may continue beyond his current three-fight deal.
“I love boxing, and I still enjoy the training camp,” Alvarez said. “Like I say to my coach, I say when I start losing the hunger and that feel to go and train, and do the correct things in the gym, then I’m retired.”