Canelo vs Charlo LIVE: Result as Alvarez retains undisputed titles
Re-live updates from the clash between undisputed champions in Las Vegas
Saul “Canelo” Alvarez dominated Jermell Charlo on Saturday night, dropping the American en route to a one-sided points win in their undisputed vs undisputed fight.
Canelo entered the T-Mobile Arena as undisputed super-middleweight champion, and he left Las Vegas with that status intact after defeating Charlo, the undisputed super-welterweight champion. Canelo won a unanimous decision (119-108, 118-109, 118-109) with the highlight coming in Round 7, as the Mexican dropped Charlo to a knee after landing a hard overhand right.
Canelo, 33, marched down Charlo, also 33, for almost the entirety of the fight – the first to pit two undisputed male champions against each other in the four-belt era – and was unaffected by his challenger’s brighter moments.
Canelo, with his victory, became the first champion to retain their undisputed titles three times.
Re-live updates from Canelo vs Charlo below.
Canelo vs Charlo LIVE: Main-event ring walks
Charlo is in the ring! Now here comes Canelo!
Canelo vs Charlo LIVE: Undisputed vs undisputed
Canelo vs Charlo is the first fight between two undisputed men’s champions in the four-belt era.
Canelo vs Charlo LIVE: National anthems
We’ve just had a live rendition of the Mexican national anthem, and now the US anthem is under way.
Canelo vs Charlo LIVE: Main-event ring walks incoming
The ring walks for the main event could begin at any minute.
To whet your appetite, here’s Steve Bunce’s preview of the big fight:
How Canelo, boxing’s final throwback, can further cement his sporting legacy
Jermell Charlo is the Mexican’s latest opponent after twin Jermall proved unavailable to fight
Canelo vs Charlo LIVE: Controversial decision in final undercard bout
We’ve just seen Canelo’s reaction to that result, and he was surprised to say the least. Extra motivation for each main-event fighter to find a stoppage tonight?
In any case, Canelo has been on the right end of some controversial scorecards in his time!
Canelo vs Charlo LIVE: Controversial decision in final undercard bout
“There’s got to be a mistake,” is one verdict from the commentary desk, as Erickson Lubin hands Jesus Alejandro Ramos Jr the first defeat of his pro career – via unanimous decision – with boos ringing around the arena.
Ramos Jr is gracious in defeat, despite the feeling in Las Vegas that he was robbed here.
Canelo vs Charlo LIVE: Main event edges closer
Ramos and Lubin head into the final round of their bout. Barring a late stoppage, we’ll have the result for you very soon.
Then, the one we’ve all been waiting for!
Canelo vs Charlo LIVE: Main event edges closer
Jesus Alejandro Ramos Jr and Erickson Lubin are squaring off at super-welterweight as we speak.
Then, it’s the main event... Canelo Alvarez vs Jermell Charlo.
Canelo vs Charlo LIVE: Main-event fighters receive locker-room visits
Very different visitors for tonight’s main-event fighters in their locker rooms...
Canelo vs Charlo LIVE: Mario Barrios beats Yordenis Ugas on points
In perhaps the highlight bout from the undercard, Mario Barrios beats Yordenis Ugas via unanimous decision.
With the victory, Barrios wins the WBC interim welterweight title. The American will therefore become the official champion if Terence Crawford vacates his belt to move up in weight.
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