On Saturday, Canelo Alvarez and Jermell Charlo faced off in the ring with the super middleweight title on the line.
In the first round each fighter landed just one strike, 23 were thrown over all. But with Alvarez fights, starting slow is normal.
In the seventh round a straight right brought Charlo to his knees and it looked like the fight might be over, but he was able to survive.
The fight lasted all 12 rounds with Alvarez dominating most of them for an official score of 119-108, 118-109, 118-109 via unanimous decision.
"I love you all," Alvarez said after the fight.
"I'm a strong fighter all the time," she continued. "Nobody can beat this Canelo."
.@Canelo DROPS Charlo in round 7 😱#CaneloCharlo pic.twitter.com/Uycn3U4fDU
— SHOWTIME Boxing (@ShowtimeBoxing) October 1, 2023
This win marks Alvarez's 60th professional win.
He said after the fight he wanted to fight on Cinco De Mayo but "I don't fu*king care" when asked who he wanted to fight.
Fighters & fans react to Canelo Alvarez vs. Jermell Charlo
It seemed like, with no UFC on tonight, all the fighters were tuned in.
Decent 9th rd. by Charlo, but his punches have the effect of a mosquito at a Barbecue. #CaneloCharlo
— Teddy Atlas (@TeddyAtlasReal) October 1, 2023
Canelo DOMINATING this fight! #CaneloCharlo
— The Golden Boy (@edmenshahbazyan) October 1, 2023
Canelo got Mexican lil durk in his corner
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) October 1, 2023
Canelo is investing in the body shots. There’s levels to this! Canelo 4-0 #CaneloCharlo
— Nina-Marie Daniele (@ninamdrama) October 1, 2023
So, what was Charlo’s game plan strategy, and what did he decide to do? Perplexing. #Boxing #CaneloCharlo
— The Sportsnista (@TheSportsnista) October 1, 2023
I see that little weasel Espinosa in the crowd 🤣 #CaneloCharlo
— Johnny Muñoz (@KidKvenbo) October 1, 2023
So both men landed one punch in the first round… who do y’all think won it though?
— Jamel Herring (@JamelHerring) October 1, 2023