CANELO ALVAREZ will fight Jermell Charlo in a historic battle of undisputed champions.
For the first time in boxing history, two men holding all four world titles will face off against each other.
Canelo, 32, defends his WBC, WBA, IBF and WBO super-middleweight titles against Charlo, 33, on September 30 in Las Vegas.
Initially, the Mexican superstar was due to face Charlo’s twin brother Jermall but the American ruled himself out.
Jermall has not fought since June 2021 when he beat Juan Macias Montiel, having since been sidelined with a mental health battle.
And after deeming himself unable to be fit in time to fight Canelo, his brother filled in on late notice.
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So Jermell will move up two divisions from the 154lb light-middleweight limit to challenge for Canelo’s 168lb belts.
Canelo operates as a free agent, meaning he is able to move to and from different promotional companies.
He looked on course to stay with Eddie Hearn and DAZN to rematch Dmitry Bivol, also 32, following his May 2022 loss.
But after talks broke down, the four-division champion pivoted towards Premier Boxing Champions.
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And Canelo took to social media to confirm his move to PBC was a “done deal” while hinting at a September fight.
He last fought in May, beating beating Britain’s John Ryder, 34, on points in a homecoming over a decade in the making.
Charlo meanwhile beat Brian Castano, 33, in May 2022 after drawing with his Argentine rival a year beforehand.
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
