Canelo Alvarez, renowned Mexican boxer, has a powerful message for those doubting his abilities as he prepares to face off against Jermell Charlo this Saturday in Las Vegas. Despite the claims that he has lost a step in his career, Alvarez firmly asserts that he is still the best in the world and plans to prove it in the upcoming match.
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Canelo Alvarez responds to those questioning his skills, reaffirming his confidence and prime form ahead of his fight against Jermell Charlo. He dismisses claims of decline and assures fans that he will showcase his true abilities.
This highly anticipated bout between the 33-year-old Alvarez and 33-year-old Charlo is set to make history, as it marks the first time in the four-belt era that two reigning, undisputed world champions will step into the ring to compete against each other. Both fighters hold the WBO, IBF, WBA, and WBC belts in their respective divisions, adding even more excitement to this already monumental event.
Alvarez, known as the super middleweight (168 lbs.) champion, will be competing in his weight class against Charlo, who typically fights at a lighter weight, junior middleweight (154 lbs.), where he is considered the active G.O.A.T. Despite Charlo’s size advantages, Alvarez remains confident in his abilities and undeterred by his critics.
We had the opportunity to speak with Alvarez about the skepticism surrounding his performance. He responded without hesitation, stating, “I feel fresh. I feel in my prime.” Alvarez further revealed that he had been fighting with a hand injury during his previous match against John Ryder in May. According to him, this injury impacted his performance, but he assures fans that they will witness his true abilities on Saturday night.
If Alvarez emerges victorious from this fight, he will cement his place in history as the first fighter in the four-belt era to successfully defend his titles three consecutive times. However, Charlo also has much at stake. If he manages to win in a weight class two divisions higher, he will join an elite group of legendary fighters, such as Sugar Ray Leonard, Thomas Hearns, and Roy Jones Jr.
The Alvarez vs. Charlo match is just one of the many blockbuster fights taking place this year, all presented by Showtime Boxing. Other highly anticipated bouts include Gervonta “Tank” Davis vs. Ryan Garcia and Terence Crawford vs. Errol Spence.
With only three days remaining until these superstar champions with a combined total of eight belts and 94 wins step into the ring, the excitement is palpable. Ensure you don’t miss this historic event by pre-ordering the highly-anticipated match on Showtime PPV.
