IBHOF Elector Gives Harsh Verdict on Canelo Alvarez’s Potential Fight Against Jermall Charlo

It has been months now since David Benavidez expressed an interest in fighting Canelo Álvarez. Though he was not the only boxer dying to secure a match with the undisputed champion, one could say he was a consistent one. However, owing to disinterest from Alvarez’s side, Benavidez, who has been a mandatory challenger for almost a year now, has started eyeing other opponents now. Jermall Charlo is also in the equation. But would Alvarez entertain that fight?

The ‘Hitman’ is not a new name in the sport. Holding an undefeated record with 33 wins, he is someone worthy of fighting Alvarez. But will Charlo vs. Alvarez do enough PPVs as compared to his fight with Benavidez to become one of the best fights of the year? The International Boxing Hall Of Fame elector Rick Glaser shares his opinion on the matter. Let us see what he had to say.

IBHOF Elector predicts Canelo will fight another opponent in September

Glaser took to X to give his financial prediction over the rumored Charlo vs. Alvarez fight. According to the Elector, the fight will not flop. He wrote, “Here’s a prediction, Canelo vs Jermall Charlo May 4 won’t flop on PPV because Canelo doesn’t flop,” giving the credit for the success of the fight to Canelo’s already huge popularity. However, he proceeded to say how the fight would only make as much as his guaranteed purse and no more.

He added, “It won’t do enough buys for Canelo to earn anymore than his guaranteed purse, not enough to have his upside kick in.” According to Glaser, Alvarez would then have to take a fight in September to make up for the purse.

Glaser further mentioned how this reason is why Canelo will decide who he fights in September. He makes it clear that it will not be David Benavidez, even though the latter has been behind Alvarez’s tail for long. But Charlo does have a better record than Benavidez, but is Charlo the only one Alvarez will potentially fight against? Let’s find out.

Canelo Álvarez’s list of potential opponents.

Canelo Álvarez, having previously defeated Jermell Charlo, is now eyeing a potential bout with the older twin, Jermall Charlo. Discussions about potential opponents initially included Jaime Munguia and Jermall Charlo, with the latter emerging as the likely choice. Notably, Terence Crawford has now entered the conversation as well. The exciting development for fans is the prospect of Álvarez facing both Jermall Charlo and Crawford in 2024, as confirmed by Michael Benson via an X post.

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ESPN first reported the news, subsequently shared by Michael Benson, indicating that these anticipated matchups fulfill fans’ expectations. Previously scheduled to face the older Charlo brother, Álvarez’s path shifted when Jermell Charlo stepped in, resulting in a memorable victory. Now, fans eagerly await the culmination of what was left unresolved previously.

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