Photo: Ryan Hafey/Premier Boxing Champions / Courtesy
Ronnie Shields, Jermall Charlo’s trainer, advised Jermell Charlo not paying attention to the judges during your fight with Saúl ‘Canelo’ Álvarez on September 30 where the Mexican’s undisputed super middleweight championship will be at stake.
During a virtual coaches roundtable hosted by Premier Boxing Champions and Showtime, Shields hopes that the three judges chosen by the Nevada State Athletic Commission are fair and indicated that Charlo should only go out and win rounds against Canelo Álvarez without thinking about the cards.
“The thing is, you know, coming in you can’t think about it. You can’t think that. You know, you just have to go out there and he just has to go out there and win rounds. And look, let the people judge him. People are always good at judging these fights, so let the people judge it. You know, look, man, let’s hope we have three of the best judges, that whoever wins deserves to win,” he said.
“You know, some people will agree in some rounds and some people will disagree in some rounds. But Charlo, He just doesn’t have to think about the judges, you know, how they’re scoring this fight. That’s the last thing that should be on the fighter’s mind. He should focus on what they’re doing in the gym and let that come into the fight, and do it that way. And if people think he won the fight, then he will get praise for that,” he added.
It should be noted that the judges for the fight between Jermell Charlo and Canelo Álvarez have not yet been revealed, but Ronnie Shields He hinted that the Mexican receives generous treatment in the cards when he fights in Las Vegas, so the American must make sure he gives a good performance.
For the duel between undisputed, Charlo will go up two weight categories (14 pounds) and, although size will not be a problem because in the promotional press conference it was noted that he is bigger than the man from Guadalajara, which could put him at a disadvantage. to the American against Canelo Álvarez It is the inactivity in the ring, since he has not fought for more than a year and a half.
The predictions for the undisputed duel between Canelo Álvarez and Jermell Charlo are divided. While Some assure that the Mexican will comfortably beat the American, others think that the undisputed 154-pound champion could surprise and end the reign of Guadalajara at super middleweight. If he achieved this, he would make history and become – like his compatriots Terence Crawford and Claressa Shields – the only boxers to be undisputed in two weight categories.
Jermell Charlo, 33, last entered the ring in May 2022 when he knocked out Argentine Brian Castaño in the rematch and was crowned the undisputed 154-pound champion. The American has a record of 35 wins, 19 by fast track, one setback and one draw.
For his part, Saúl ‘Canelo’ Álvarez, 33 years old, He defeated John Ryder by unanimous decision of the judges last May in Mexico after 12 years of absence from his homeland. The boxer from Guadalajara has a record of 59 victories (39 by knockout) and two defeats in his career.
Keep reading:
· Brian Castaño believes that Jermell Charlo can beat Canelo Álvarez: “He has great possibilities”
· “Close fight”: Brian Mendoza chooses his favorite between Canelo Álvarez and Jermell Charlo
· John Ryder predicts fight between Canelo Álvarez and Jermell Charlo: “He beats him on points”