#CaneloCharlo and the Best 168 Pounds Fighters

On Saturday, September 30 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, Mexican Saul “Canelo” Álvarez will defend his super middleweight world titles against the undisputed super welterweight world champion, American Jermell Charlo.

Undisputed against undisputed, a duel that is undoubtedly shaping up to go down in history in the super middleweight division. For this reason, the World Boxing Council today remembers some of the best 168-pound fighters in history.

Joe Calzaghe – This British fighter unified 3 of the titles in the division. In his successful career where he retired undefeated, he faced fighters like Chris Eubank, Robin Reid, Omar Sheika, Charles Brewer, Byron Mitchell, Jeff Lacy, Sakio Bika, Mikkel Kessler, among others.

Andre Ward – He is one of the most talented fighters in recent times. In his career he defeated Edison Miranda, Shelby Pudwill, Allan Green, Sakio Bika, Arthur Abraham and Carl Froch. Ward also knocked out light heavyweight champion Chad Dawson, who dropped down a division to challenge Ward’s super middleweight title.

Roy Jones Jr.-After a successful campaign at 160 pounds, he moved up to super middleweight to show his qualities in this division as well, defeating quality fighters. Jones will undoubtedly always be remembered for one of the best fighters in the world.

Nigel Benn – He is one of the fighters who always provided exciting fights. The Briton was an excellent champion and faced great opposition throughout his entire career. In his reign as WBC champion, he defeated fighters like Thulani Malinga, Vincenzo Nardiello, Daniel Perez, and Gerald McClellan.

Mikkel Kessler – Originally from Denmark, He is without a doubt the best boxer that has ever existed in his country. He was a 168-pound champion and faced great fighters, such as Markus Beyer, Joe Calzaghe, Andre Ward, Carl Froch, among others. His career was unfortunately cut short by an eye injury.

Carl Froch: Carl Froch, born in Nottingham on July 2, 1977, has been one of the most notable British boxers of recent times. When he was an amateur fighter, he competed for England winning a bronze medal at the 2001 World Amateur Boxing Championships.
In March 2002 he fought his first fight as a professional. In December 2008 he won the WBC super middleweight title after defeating Canadian Jean Pascal.
In his professional career he had 35 fights, with only two defeats. He faced high-quality rivals Robin Reid, Jermain Taylor, Andre Dirrell, Mikkel Kessler, Glen Johnson, Andre Ward, Lucian Bute and Arthur Abraham.