LAS VEGAS — 154-pound [formerly] undisputed champion Jermell Charlo bypassed the 160-pound division to move up to 168 in an attempt to become undisputed champion in two divisions. The task was one of Mexico’s greatest, Saul Canelo Alvarez, the undisputed super middleweight champion. The stage was set for the T-Mobil Arena in the fight capital of the world, Las Vegas, Neveda. An electric crowd showed up for the traditional weigh-ins that carried over into fight night.
The pro Canelo crowd started their “Canelo” chants early and often. Depending upon what your expectations were heading into the fight, would determine your level of contention or disappointment. Canelo proved to be too much for Charlo who at times seemed to have a difficult time figuring out Canelo’s next move. Canelo applied constant pressure not allowing Charlo out of the backdoor during several exchanges as he pinned him against the ropes and threw hard shots. The ageless Alvarez remains one of the top dogs in the sport.
