Through social networks Saul Canelo Álvarez announces he`ll fight Jermell Charlo for the undisputed super middleweight crown, on September 30.
After triumphing against British John Ryder at the Akron stadium in Jalisco, Mexico, Canelo will return to the United States to defend his 168-pound championships for the third time and on this occasion against one of the currently undisputed champions.
Jermell Charlo, 33, the undisputed super welterweight champion, has built an impressive track record, coming into this fight, after stopping tough Argentine Brian Castaño in a thrilling rematch.
The American has a record of 35-1-1, with 19 knockouts and it will be his debut at super middleweight. Among his most impressive rivals have been Brian Castaño, Austin Trout, Gabriel Rosado, and Tony Harrison.
Canelo has a 7-1-1 record in fights during the month of September, including victory against Gennady Golovkin, in Las Vegas. His only loss to date was against Floyd Mayweather in 2013.
The fight follows Canelo’s three-fight deal with promoter PBC.
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