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Shakur Stevenson, former unified super featherweight champion, wants Jermell Charlo to defeat Saúl ‘Canelo’ Álvarez and surprise the world by snatching the title of undisputed super middleweight on September 30 in Las Vegas, but he knows it won’t be an easy task.
In an interview with Fight Hype, Stevenson assured that the confrontation between Charlo and Canelo Álvarez it will be good and very evenbut he thinks that Jermall’s twin brother and undisputed champion of the can give the chime.
“I want Jermell to win, but Canelo is a tall order. However, I can see him surprising the world. I think Canelo is still young, he is younger than Errol and ‘Bud’. And ‘GGG’ is the only one that really hit him. I think it’s going to be a good fight,” he said. “I think that It’s 50/50, but I can see Charlo surprising to the world. I still stick with it!” she added.
The predictions for the fight between the undisputed champions are divided, while some think that Jermell Charlo has the tools to beat the Mexican, others believe that Canelo Álvarez he will run over the American and knock him out.
One possible drawback for the American is that he must move up two weight classes (14 pounds) to face the Mexican, but sports personalities don’t think weight is an issue. What could take its toll on Charlo It is the inactivity on the ring, since it has been almost a year and a half without seeing action due to an injury to his hand.
Instead, Canelo Álvarez has been criticized for his performance in recent presentations and some think that his career is in decline, but The truth is that the boxer from Guadalajara is still a dangerous boxer and one of the best pound for pound.
Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez, 33, he defeated John Ryder on his return to Mexico after a 12-year absence and retained his undisputed title. The Mexican has a record of 59 wins (39 by knockout) and two losses.
For his part, Jermell Charlo, also 33, He last entered the ring in May 2022 when he knocked out Argentine Brian Castaño and defended his undisputed 154-pound championship. The American has a record of 35 wins, 19 on the fast track, one setback and one tie.
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