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Canelo Alvarez, just a few days away from an epic boxing match against the formidable Jermell Charlo, wants everyone to know that he’s still the undisputed baddest man on the planet. The showdown is set to take place this Saturday in Las Vegas! As you may already know (and if you don’t, you should!), Canelo, 33, will be facing off against Charlo, also 33, in a history-making matchup on Showtime PPV. This bout brings together two of the world’s best fighters in an epic clash, and TMZ Sports is on the scene in Sin City to cover all the action. This is a monumental event as it marks the first time in the four-belt era that two reigning, undisputed world champions will step into the ring together and go head-to-head. Showtime
In case you’re wondering, Canelo holds the super middleweight (168 lbs.) championship, which is the weight class for this fight. On the other hand, Charlo, who is taller and has a longer reach, typically fights at a lighter weight of junior middleweight (154 lbs.), where he’s considered the active G.O.A.T. Both fighters currently hold the WBO, IBF, WBA, and WBC belts in their respective weight divisions. Despite being the biggest star in the sport and one of the most famous athletes in the world, Alvarez has faced criticism recently, with some suggesting that he may have lost a step. We asked Canelo what he had to say to his detractors. “I feel fresh. I feel in my prime,” Canelo confidently replied. He also revealed that he had fought injured during his fight against John Ryder in May. “I had a little hand injury that was slowing me down a bit, but you will see on Saturday night,” Canelo added. If Alvarez emerges victorious, as he confidently believes he will, he will become the first fighter in the four-belt era to successfully defend the championship three consecutive times.
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