A fight featuring two of the top boxers within their division takes place on September 30, as Canelo Alvarez puts his status as undisputed super middleweight champion on the line against undisputed super welterweight champion Jermell Charlo.
The fight airs on Showtime PPV and is the first men's undisputed vs. undisputed bout in the four-belt era.
It took Canelo eleven months to become undisputed at 168 lbs following a long run at middleweight. He beat Callum Smith, Billy Joe Saunders, and Caleb Plant to hold all the gold.
Since November 2021, he's only fought three times, going 2-1, and has recently recovered from hand surgery. Despite that, the Mexican superstar believes he is ready for this eagerly awaited clash of champions.
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“Jermell is a great fighter, and this is a fight that’s been out there as a possibility for a long time,” Canelo said at a pre-fight press conference. “Now is the correct time for this fight.
"It’s good that people are saying I’ve lost a step. It’s fine. I know why I didn’t look as good in my last two fights. I know why, and I’m different now. I’m preparing now for a different type of fighter."
Charlo had a different path to the top. He beat John Jackson in 2016 for the WBC super welterweight title, lost it against Tony Harrison in 2018 and won it back in a 2019 rematch.
"Iron Man" beat Jeison Rosario in 2020 for the WBA, IBF, and Ring super welterweight titles. In an attempt to become undisputed, he faced WBO champion Brian Castano in 2021, fighting to a split-decision draw. In the rematch in May 2022, Charlo beat Castano with a vicious 10th-round knockout.
After recovering from a broken hand, Charlo could have faced WBO mandatory challenger Tim Tszyu. He will be stripped of that belt the moment he steps into the ring to face Canelo.
“Now is the right time for this fight. We’re in our primes and at our best,” Charlo said at a media workout. “I wanna shake the doubters off and prove to the world why I’m in this position. There’s a reason I made it this far. I’m gonna show what I’m made of. Everything I’ve done since I was eight years old, I’m putting it all on the line now.”
How much will you have to pay to watch Canelo vs. Charlo in person? The Sporting News looks into the ticket prices of the undisputed super middleweight title fight.
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Where is Canelo Alvarez vs. Jermell Charlo?
The fight is in the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Home to the Vegas Golden Knights and several UFC events, the arena can hold up to 20,000 people.
How much are tickets for Canelo Alvarez vs. Jermell Charlo?
Tickets for Canelo vs. Charlo start at $429 per StubHub.
Prices then range from $500, $600, $700, $800, $900, $1,000, $2,000, $3,000, $4,000, $5,000, $6,000, $7,000, $11,000, $12,000, $13,000, $17,000, $26,000, $28,000, and $31,000.
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When is Canelo Alvarez vs. Jermell Charlo?
Canelo Alvarez vs. Jermell Charlo is on September 30. The main card starts at 8 p.m. ET. Canelo and Charlo should make their way to the ring around 11:15 p.m. ET, depending how long the undercard fights last.
| 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 |
How to watch Canelo Alvarez vs. Jermell Charlo
| Region | TV channel | Live streaming |
| USA | Showtime PPV | PPV.com |
| Canada | — | TBA |
| UK and Ireland | — | TBA |
| Australia | — | Main Event on Kayo |
Canelo vs. Charlo will be available via Showtime PPV.
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Viewers can stream Showtime via Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, Roku, Xbox ONE, a laptop or any mobile or tablet device.
Canelo Alvarez vs. Jermell Charlo PPV price: How much does the fight cost?
- $84.99
On Showtime PPV, the fight will cost boxing fans $84.99.
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
