Daring to be great, Canelo Alvarez has taken on all comers. The undisputed super middleweight champion will go outside the norm and won’t defend the belts against someone within his division. Instead, another fighter with gold dares to be great as Jermell Charlo moves in weight to face Canelo on September 30.
The fight for the status of undisputed super middleweight champion takes place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Canelo returned from wrist surgery in May and beat John Ryder to retain the belts. He had plenty of options for fights: David Benavidez, a Dmitry Bivol rematch, and Jermall Charlo, the brother of Jermell. Instead, Canelo elected to face Jermell, the undisputed super welterweight champion.
“I think Jermell Charlo is the perfect fight right now. He’s been calling me out for a long time, and I never forget,” Canelo said during a media workout. “He’s said a lot of things. He never believed in my skills, but he’s gonna find out soon. Him and his brother didn’t believe in my skills, and that motivates me for this fight.
“Charlo will be good at 168 pounds. I’ve made that jump before, so I know. I think that when you’re a great champion like he is, it doesn’t matter.”
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Inactive since May 2022, Charlo has also been recovering from a hand injury. That setback occurred while “Iron Man” was in training to face WBO mandatory challenger Tim Tzsyu. Now, with Charlo electing to face Canelo, he will be stripped of the WBO 154-pound title, which will be on the line when Tszyu faces Brian Mendoza on October 15.
“I know Tim Tszyu was my [mandatory] challenger. But he does nothing for my career,” Charlo told Brian Custer via Boxing Scene. “He still needs to build up himself, build up his career. I’m cool with that. But I was down to fight him anyway. Then we ran into the injury, and now it’s like — we get an opportunity like this, we’re gonna go ahead and take that.”
How can you watch Canelo vs. Charlo? What channel will the fight be on? The Sporting News has all you need to know about the super middleweight bout.
Can I watch Canelo Alvarez vs. Jermell Charlo for free?
The Canelo vs. Charlo boxing fight will not be free to watch. In the U.S., the fight is available via Showtime pay-per-view and PPV.com.
In the U.K., the fight is available on DAZN.
How to watch Canelo Alvarez vs. Jermell Charlo: TV channel, live stream
Canelo vs. Charlo is available on Showtime in the U.S. It is also available via PPV.com in the U.S. and Canada.
In the U.K. and Ireland, the fight is available on DAZN and DAZN 1 HD.
And in Australia, the fight will be streamed on Main Event on Kayo.
Canelo Alvarez vs. Jermell Charlo PPV price: How much does the fight cost?
On Showtime PPV and PPV.com, the fight will cost boxing fans $84.99.
In the UK, the fight is part of a DAZN subscription:
- DAZN monthly subscription: £9.99 in the U.K. on a 12-month contract, or £19.99 month-to-month
- DAZN annual subscription: £99.99
WATCH: Canelo Alvarez vs. Jermell Charlo, live on DAZN in the U.K.
What time is Canelo Alvarez vs. Jermell Charlo today?
The Canelo vs. Charlo main card begins at 8 p.m. ET or 5 p.m. PT, which is local time in Las Vegas.
Canelo and Charlo should make their way to the ring around 11:15 p.m. ET or 8:15 p.m. PT, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
Here’s the start time for other regions globally:
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Main Event Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (ET) | Saturday, September 30 | 8 p.m. ET | 11:15 p.m. ET |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, September 30 | 5 p.m. PT | 8 p.m. PT |
| UK and Ireland | Sunday, October 1 | 1 a.m. BST | 4:15 a.m. BST |
| Australia | Sunday, October 1 | 10 a.m. AEST | 1:15 p.m. AEST |
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Canelo Alvarez vs. Jermell Charlo fight card
- Canelo Alvarez (c) vs. Jermell Charlo for the undisputed super middleweight titles
- Jesus Ramos Jr. vs. Erickson Lubin; Super Welterweights
- Yordenis Ugas vs. Mario Barrios for the interim WBC welterweight title
- Elijah Garcia vs. Armando Resendiz; Middleweights