Canelo Alvarez and Jermell Charlo, between the scale and the ring

Balance once again became an element of analysis when it comes to the fight against Mexican Saul Canelo Alvarez. In this case, simply because his opponent, Jermell Charlo, is the undisputed champion at 154 pounds, i.e. the super welterweight division with a maximum of 69,853.

Canelo, the undisputed champion at 168 pounds, will compete in his current division, super middleweight, although his body is more of a middleweight. Charlo, who weighed 75,934 kilograms (167.4 lbs) like Canelo, will be 6,079 kg (13.4 lbs) higher than the class in which he prevails.

Are both weighing the same kilograms synonymous with equal odds?

Maybe not. Because even if Charlo gains consistency, he could certainly lose his ability to be more mobile and being an accessible target for a fighter like Canelo is a huge risk.

The Mexican, who has 59 fights, including 39 knockouts, two losses and two draws, started at welterweight, but gradually moved up the divisions. This Saturday he will make the third defense of his globally recognized crown in the super middleweight category. In other words, there will be no change physically for him regarding his recent performances.

What could happen with Charlo?

The answer can be seen this Saturday until ESPN is out on ESPN and STAR+With a luxury team consisting of Renato Bermudez, Salvador Rodriguez, Marial Espinosa and the card of the iron judge Fernando Barbosa. It all starts at 9pm Argentine time, live from T-Mobile in Las Vegas, which will definitely be hosting one of its big nights. And do not forget that in addition to that, the ESPN KNOCK OUT channel on You Tube, which was opened especially this week, constantly provides notes, comments, details and analyzes of everything that could happen and everything that is happening in the ring this Saturday, the 30th of this month. September. And of course everything that happens in the world of boxing.

Let us return to Charlo, who achieved 35 victories, including 19 by knockout, and one defeat and a draw with Argentine Brian “El Boxi” Castaño, whom he later defeated conclusively.. That was more than a year ago: May 14, 2022. On the other hand, Canelo’s last match was also in May, but in 2023, when he beat John Ryder on points. Initially there was talk of Canelo fighting Jermall, the WBC middleweight champion, but due to him being unfit (his last fight was in June 2021) his twin brother Jermell was chosen. “When they proposed to me I said yes, because they are almost the same, so there was no problem on my part,” Canelo said. ESPN Knockout.

Gaining 6 kilograms for a fight that carries the risks of facing a champion like Canelo is a complicated test. Because even though the Mexican may not look like he used to or even if he is coming from an injury, he still has key weapons like an iron jaw and demolition work to the body. Naturally, he has trained like never before, because he knows that as in all his performances, he cannot fail.

Charlo has long arms and this will be an advantage as long as he moves a lot and avoids short fights. In confrontations, physical strikes and physical pressure will play important cards in favor of the Mexican.

As for weight, we will have to see how much each one gains after the official weigh-in, that is, when he is in the ring. The initial vision suggests that Charlo does not want to climb too much if he does not want to be slower, while Canelo’s physique is already accustomed to this load.

The broadcast will begin at 9:00 PM Argentina, Chile and Uruguay time. At 8pm Bolivia, Paraguay and Venezuela time, and 7pm Colombia, Ecuador and Peru time, on ESPN and STAR+.

Previous attractions include: Eriksson “The Hammer” Lubin (USA) vs. Jesús “El Mono” Ramos (Mexico/USA), Elia Garcia (USA/Mexico) vs. Armando “Toro” Resendez (Mexico) and Yordenes “54 Milagros” Ugas (Cuba) vs. Mario “El Azteca” Barrios (USA/Mexico).

The hour of truth has come, as they say, with two undisputed champions face to face, in a battle full of mysteries. And you’ll be able to follow along, as if you were ringside ESPN Knockout.