The dust has finally settled on Canelo Alvarez's dominant win over Jermell Charlo, which saw him retain his status as the undisputed super middleweight champion.
The Mexican star came into the fight with many critics questioning skills. However, he comfortably outboxed Charlo, who brought nothing to the table on the biggest night of his life.
Charlo, now the former undisputed super welterweight champion after being stripped by the WBO, managed to land just 71 out of 398 blows (17.8%). Compared to his usual self, the challenger was quiet during fight week and the buildup to the event was mediocre.
Was something off with “Iron Man,” or was he just happy to secure eight figures? Is professional boxing just about earning money, or is a prizefighter obligated to give his heart and soul? After all, money does not add to a fighter's legacy.
On the latest Fightin’ Words, The Sporting News' Andreas Hale, Tom Gray, and Carlan Gay dissect all the fight had to offer (or not, depending on how you saw it). They also discussed the following topics:
- Wondering what’s next for Charlo and if he can beat Tim Tszyu or not
- Looking into Canelo’s fight future, from David Benavidez to Terence Crawford
- Debating how many fights Canelo has left in his career
MORE from The Sporting News:
- Is the "old" Canelo back?
- Where is Canelo on the pound-for-pound list?
- Canelo vs. Charlo was a cure for insomnia
- Social media reactions to Canelo Alvarez vs. Jermell Charlo
