Canelo vs Charlo

Standing one besides the other, Canelo looks like the smaller man.

Jermell Charlo looms at 3 inches above the mexican super star, indeed looking bigger.

When they pose side by side, fans may clearly see that the American has the has longer arms that provide him with wider reach, a feature much appreciated in boxing.

For anyone who does not know better, Canelo might look like the one stepping up in weight, while it is Charlo the one coming up from 154 to 168 for the blockbuster undisputed clash.

However, Canelo is the favorite for fans as well as for online betting houses.

Nevertheless, in boxing, as we all know, not always the favorite wins.

During a recent media work out, Canelo shared this:

“I always believe that I’m number one. My whole career. Because you need to believe in yourself.

“I still believe I’m number one.

“But I believe there is more than just one fighter alone at the top, there are a few.

“I think Jermell Charlo is the perfect fight right now. He’s been calling me out for a long time and I never forget.

“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.

“I understand what people are saying, and I agree: I didn’t look my best in my last few fights.

“But I also know why.

“You’re going to see something different this fight. It’s going to be good,” said Canelo, a sure first-ballot future HOF.

On a separate occasion, Charlo said this:

“My whole career has been about chasing Canelo, basically.

“This is what I’ve been working toward, even back in his Golden Boy days.

“The whole goal in this game is to get in the ring with the best, and he’s the best.

“I want to thank Canelo for even considering me.”

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