Following rumors of various opponents, Canelo Alvarez finally has a dance partner for September. The undisputed super middleweight champion will defend his belts against a Charlo, but not Jermall, the middleweight champion that was being discussed this week.
Canelo faces undisputed super welterweight champion Jermell Charlo on September 30. The Mexican star confirmed the fight on his Twitter account. The bout airs on Showtime (most likely PPV) and will be in Las Vegas.
The fight is the first undisputed vs. undisputed bout in boxing's four-belt era (for men).
Canelo turned pro in 2005. A four-division champion, he has beaten several of the sport's best, including Shane Mosley, Miguel Cotto, and Gennadiy Golovkin. In less than 11 months, Canelo became the undisputed super middleweight champion, beating Callum Smith, Billy Joe Saunders, and Caleb Plant. He failed to capture light heavyweight gold a second time in his career, losing to Dmitry Bivol in May 2022. That was his first loss since 2013 against Floyd Mayweather, ending a 16-fight unbeaten streak.
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Canelo rebounded by beating Golovkin in a trilogy bout. After undergoing wrist surgery, Canelo returned in May, beating John Ryder to retain his titles. There were rumors of him fighting Bivol in a rematch, Badou Jack, and Jermall. Now, Canelo looks to make history after signing a multi-fight deal with Premier Boxing Champions.
Charlo made his pro debut in 2007. He beat John Jackson in 2016 for the WBC super welterweight title. After losing the title to Tony Harrison in 2018, Charlo won it back a year later. He beat Jeison Rosario in 2020 for the WBA, IBF, and The Ring super welterweight titles. In an attempt to become undisputed, he faced Castano in 2021, fighting to a draw.
In the rematch in May 2022, Charlo beat Castano with a vicious knockout in the 10th to become undisputed. That was the last time he fought, as he injured his hand before he could face Tim Tszyu, the interim WBO super welterweight champion. It's unknown what's next for Tszyu.
Here’s all you need to know so far about Canelo vs. Charlo, including time, channel, odds, card, and more.
When is Canelo Alvarez vs. Jermell Charlo?
Canelo Alvarez vs. Jermell Charlo is on September 30. The Sporting News will provide times for the fight when available.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Main Event Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (ET) | Saturday, September 30 | TBA | TBA |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, September 30 | TBA | TBA |
| UK and Ireland | Sunday, October 1 | TBA | TBA |
| Australia | Sunday, October 1 | TBA | TBA |
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How to watch Canelo Alvarez vs. Jermell Charlo
| Region | TV channel | Live streaming |
| USA | Showtime PPV | — |
| Canada | — | TBA |
| UK and Ireland | — | TBA |
| Australia | — | TBA |
Canelo vs. Charlo is expected to air on Showtime PPV.
Viewers can stream Showtime via Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, Roku, Xbox ONE, a laptop, or any mobile or tablet device.
Canelo Alvarez vs. Jermell Charlo PPV price: How much does the fight cost?
The Sporting News will provide information on the price of this fight when available.
Where is Canelo Alvarez vs. Jermell Charlo?
While an exact location has not been announced, the fight will be in Las Vegas. Canelo has competed in the T-Mobile Arena and MGM Grand Garden Arena over the years.
How much do tickets for Canelo Alvarez vs. Jermell Charlo cost?
Tickets start at $639, per TicketSmarter.
Prices then range from $700, $800, $900, $1,000, $2,000, $3,000, $4,000, $5,000, $6,000, $7,000, and $8,479.
Betting odds for Canelo Alvarez vs. Jermell Charlo
The Sporting News will provide betting odds when available.
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Canelo Alvarez record and bio
- Nationality: Mexican
- Born: July 18, 1990
- Height: 5-7 1/2
- Reach: 70.5 inches
- Total fights: 63
- Record: 59-2-2 with 39 wins via knockout
Jermell Charlo record and bio
- Nationality: American
- Born: May 19, 1990
- Height: 5-11
- Reach: 73 inches
- Total fights: 37
- Record: 35-1-1 with 19 wins via knockout
Canelo Alvarez vs. Jermell Charlo fight card
- Canelo Alvarez (c) vs. Jermell Charlo for the undisputed super middleweight titles