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Sports Illustrated
Chris Mannix

Canelo Alvarez Dominates Jermell Charlo, But Major Decision Awaits Over Next Fight

It was undisputed vs. undisputed, a pound-for-pound great against a four-belt champion knocking on the door, Mexico’s biggest star vs. one of the top fighters the U.S. has to offer. And in the end it was anticlimactic, with Canelo Álvarez successfully defending his 168-pound titles, winning a lopsided decision over Jermell Charlo.

Here are three thoughts on Canelo’s convincing win in Las Vegas.

The outcome was never in doubt

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