Jermell Charlo has set his sights on a potential bout with Terence Crawford at 154, but not before he faces off against Canelo Alvarez this Saturday. Charlo is eager to capture Canelo’s four super middleweight belts and become the undisputed champion. However, he has no intentions of staying at 168, likely due to the looming threats of David Morrell Jr. and David Benavidez in that division.
Charlo’s strategy against Canelo involves using movement, a tactic that might not be as effective against fighters like Benavidez and Morrell. After the Canelo fight, Charlo plans to return to the 154-lb division, eyeing lucrative matchups with Crawford and possibly the winner of the Tim Tszyu vs. Brian Mendoza bout.
Despite the challenges of moving back to 154, especially after competing at 168, Charlo seems determined. He acknowledges the risks but remains confident in his abilities. On the other hand, Canelo is expected to bring his aggressive, forward-moving style into the ring, aiming to land powerful shots and impress the judges. Charlo is prepared for this and believes his movement and adaptability will be key to securing a victory.
The undercard for the event also promises exciting matchups, with undefeated fighters Brian Norman Jr. (24-0, 19 KOs) and Quinton Randall (13-0-1, 3 KOs) set for a 10-round welterweight clash. Other notable bouts include Floyd “Cashflow” Diaz (9-0, 3 KOs) vs. Max Ornelas (15-1-1, 5 KOs) and Troy Isley (10-0, 4 KOs) vs. Vladimir Hernandez (14-5, 6 KOs).
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