Big Q covers the latest in the world of boxing. Canelo’s move to Premier Boxing Champions is likely to see him face Jermall Charlo first.
Canelo Alvarez, boxing’s top star, will defend his undisputed super middleweight championship against Jermall Charlo in September, likely Sept. 16 on Mexican Independence Day weekend, sources told ESPN on Thursday.
Alvarez (59-2-2, 39 KOs) struck a three-fight deal with PBC, with the other two fights expected to take place on Cinco De Mayo weekend and Mexican Independence Day weekend in 2024, sources said. The Mexican fighter’s bout against Charlo, the WBC middleweight titleholder, is expected to be a Showtime PPV.
The network declined comment. Alvarez announced on Instagram a “done deal” for September along with the PBC logo, but he didn’t name an opponent or specify that the deal was for multiple fights.
