Canelo Álvarez vs. Jermell Charlo: B/R Staff Predictions

When Canelo Álvarez fights, boxing fans pay attention.

Arguably the biggest star in the sport, Álvarez once again steps into the ring Saturday as he takes on Jermell Charlo in a highly anticipated bout.

And while the defending undisputed super middleweight champion heads into the bout as a heavy favorite, Canelo is facing a very dangerous opponent in junior middleweight champion Jermell Charlo. Sporting an impressive 35-1-1 record with 19 knockouts in his career, Charlo is no tomato can and has the ability to make things interesting against Álvarez.

The B/R Combat Sports team was called together to provide predictions for this one and to break down each man’s chances.

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Boxing fans are in for a real treat as we witness a rare clash between the best in two different weight classes: Canelo Alvarez, the undisputed super middleweight champion, and Jermell Charlo, the undisputed junior middleweight world champion.

Canelo undoubtedly holds several advantages in this clash, primarily because he’s taking on Charlo, who is moving up multiple weight classes. The latter must overcome many challenges, including adjusting his training regimen, maintaining the right weight balance and ensuring he doesn’t sacrifice speed while bulking up. He must also make sure his power translates effectively to these higher weight divisions and be prepared to withstand Canelo’s punches.

While Charlo may hold the edge in terms of athleticism, Canelo boasts superior punching power and endurance. Canelo’s strategy likely involves relentless pressure on Charlo, putting Charlo’s durability to the test.

However, what’s intriguing is Charlo’s demeanor in the leadup to this fight. His measured responses, composed demeanor and unwavering confidence in his abilities and team raise eyebrows. His newfound calm,