Canelo vs Charlo LIVE: Result as Alvarez retains undisputed titles

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

• Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez beats Jermell Charlo via unanimous decision

• Mexican retains undisputed super-middleweight titles with victory

• Charlo, dropped to a knee in Round 7, remains undisputed at super-welterweight

• Canelo vs Charlo in photos as pair headline in Las Vegas

• Fighters react to unanimous decision at T-Mobile Arena

Canelo vs Charlo LIVE: Alvarez retains titles with unanimous decision

Sunday 1 October 2023 07:30 , Alex Pattle

Saul “Canelo” Alvarez dominated Jermell Charlo on Saturday night, dropping the American en route to a one-sided points win in their historic undisputed title 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.

In the first half of the fight, Canelo invested in attacks to Charlo’s body, frequently burrowing hooks into the mid-section of the American, whose twin brother Jermall was originally expected to fight Alvarez here.

That body work not only drained Charlo but also lured the challenger’s hands low enough to expose his head, which Canelo tagged clean on a number of occasions, including for the knockdown.

Canelo, with his victory, became the first champion to retain their undisputed titles three times.

Full fight report:

Canelo dominates Jermell Charlo to seal statement win in undisputed clash

Canelo vs Charlo LIVE: Alvarez retains titles with unanimous decision

Sunday 1 October 2023 07:00 , Alex Pattle

Canelo vs Charlo LIVE: Terence Crawford reacts to Charlo callout

Sunday 1 October 2023 06:41 , Alex Pattle

Canelo vs Charlo LIVE: Alvarez retains titles with unanimous decision

Sunday 1 October 2023 06:23 , Alex Pattle

Canelo vs Charlo LIVE: Alvarez retains titles with unanimous decision

Sunday 1 October 2023 06:10 , Alex Pattle

Canelo vs Charlo: Alvarez’s resume after victory

Sunday 1 October 2023 06:08 , Alex Pattle

Canelo vs Charlo LIVE: Fight in photos

Sunday 1 October 2023 06:03 , Alex Pattle

Canelo vs Charlo LIVE: Alvarez retains titles with unanimous decision

Sunday 1 October 2023 06:00 , Alex Pattle

Canelo becomes the first champion to retain their undisputed titles three times.

Canelo vs Charlo LIVE: Alvarez retains titles with unanimous decision

Sunday 1 October 2023 05:56 , Alex Pattle

Charlo: “Truthfully, you could feel the difference in the weight.

“I went up 14lbs. I dared to be great tonight. Absolutely, [I’ll go back to 154lbs].

“I’m proud of myself. He didn’t knock me out, he hit me with some hard shots.”

Charlo calls out Terence Crawford, who is in attendance.

Canelo vs Charlo LIVE: Alvarez retains titles with unanimous decision

Sunday 1 October 2023 05:55 , Alex Pattle

Canelo: “I’m great, I’m happy. Thank you everybody for coming. I love you guys so much. I love my friends, my family.

“I’m a strong fighter, I’m a strong man. Nobody can beat this Canelo.

“We worked to go to the body. We know he’s a great fighter, he knows how to move in the ring. We worked on that for three months in the mountains without my family, but I still love boxing.

“I love boxing so f***ing much. Boxing is my life, and I love it because of my fans, too.

“No, [I’m not disappointed not to get a knockout]. If I don’t get that knockout, I get 12 rounds to show why I’m the better fighter.

“ [On] Cinco de Mayo [I’ll be back]. Whoever, I don’t f***ing care. VIVA MEXICO!”

He also pays respect to Charlo.

Canelo vs Charlo LIVE: Scorecards

Sunday 1 October 2023 05:50 , Alex Pattle

Canelo Alvarez def. Jermell Charlo via unanimous decision (119-108, 118-109, 118-109).

Canelo vs Charlo LIVE: Scorecards

Sunday 1 October 2023 05:48 , Alex Pattle

Don’t go anywhere – we’ll have the scores for you in a few moments.

Canelo vs Charlo LIVE: Round 12

Sunday 1 October 2023 05:48 , Alex Pattle

Here we go, three minutes for Charlo to find a knockout.

He sees a right hook blocked. A short right hand lands for Canelo.

Now Canelo hurls a right hand into the arm of Charlo. Lots of grappling ensues. The pair separate, and Canelo backs up Charlo before targeting the body off both wings.

Charlo times a left hook well upstairs. Canelo pops back the American’s head with a swift jab. Canelo drops his hands and eats a jab.

One last effort from Charlo, who misses with a fierce left hook attempt with one second on the clock!

The fighters embrace. We’ll go to the judges’ scorecards.

Canelo vs Charlo LIVE: Round 11

Sunday 1 October 2023 05:44 , Alex Pattle

Canelo corners Charlo and just about lands an overhand right. An “oooooo” rings around the arena as Canelo misses with a wild left hook! Good head movement from Charlo to roll under it.

Charlo with a left hook to the body. Canelo comes back with a pair of hooks. And again.

Charlo misses with a big overhand right attempt. Now he just misses with a lancing right cross.

A chopping right hand is on point for Canelo, and it almost looked like Charlo’s legs buckled slightly there...

One round to go!

Canelo vs Charlo LIVE: Round 10

Sunday 1 October 2023 05:40 , Alex Pattle

Charlo’s corner, including coach Derrick James, insists that Canelo is tired. “Get after him!”

Canelo has definitely slowed down a little after throwing so much heavy output in the first half of the fight.

Good left hook from Charlo, who just misses with a cross afterwards.

Heeaaavvvyyy right hook to the body by Canelo, who then follows up with a combination, including a lovely uppercut! The crowd enjoyed that.

Well-timed left hook to the body by Canelo, after he shows off some more tidy head movement.

Charlo with an encouraging combination.

“You’ve got to go all out,” James tells Charlo after the round ends. “You’re losing the fight, so what do you wanna do? Go and stop him, he’s tired now!”

Canelo vs Charlo LIVE: Round 9

Sunday 1 October 2023 05:35 , Alex Pattle

There’s a delay to the start of this round, as a bit of water is wiped away in one of the corners.

Charlo unloads a few jabs and a left hook, though Canelo blocks the worst of those shots. The Mexican misses with a left hook of his own upstairs, but he lands one to the body a few moments later.

Nice rear uppercut by Canelo!

Head shots landed: Canelo 67-40 Charlo with 90 seconds left in Round 9, per Showtime.

Charlo jabs up top then launches a hook to the body. Good work. Canelo fires back, however, with hooks off both wings.

Canelo vs Charlo LIVE: Round 8

Sunday 1 October 2023 05:31 , Alex Pattle

Charlo, despite that knockdown in Round 7, is able to conjure some decent work in this frame.

Even so, Canelo remains on the front foot, refusing to let up on his challenger.

Canelo gets back to his body attacks, but he knows the overhand right can work for him now.

Charlo splits the guard with a jab.

Canelo vs Charlo LIVE: Charlo down in Round 7!

Sunday 1 October 2023 05:28 , Alex Pattle

Charlo misses after loading up big on a right hook. He follows up with a decent combination, however. This is better from the challenger.

OH! Just as I say that, he’s tagged by a brutal overhand right and buckles! He seems okay, but then takes a knee a moment later!

That’s just the second time in his career that he’s been down! He’s back up and looking to hold Canelo! Still plenty of time in this round...

Big left hook from Charlo, and another! Still Canelo marches him down like a Terminator. Again the crowd chants Canelo’s name.

Canelo with a flurry of shots upstairs, then an uppercut burrowed into the body of Charlo.

Wow...

Canelo vs Charlo LIVE: Round 6

Sunday 1 October 2023 05:23 , Alex Pattle

In that last round, Charlo landed the most punches that he’s managed in any frame so far tonight (9) but was still outlanded by Canelo (14).

Canelo comes forward and careens a right hook into the body of his challenger. Slick head movement by Charlo to roll under a hook attempt. Now the American lands a long left hand to the head!

Canelo retaliates with a couple of overhand rights. Even when they’re blocked, they have an effect.

“Ca-nel-o” is the chant in the T-Mobile Arena. Alvarez blocks a right hand then eats a grazing left from Charlo.

Canelo ends the round in strong fashion, landing a combination with Charlo against the ropes.

Canelo vs Charlo LIVE

Sunday 1 October 2023 05:20 , Alex Pattle

Canelo vs Charlo LIVE: Round 5

Sunday 1 October 2023 05:19 , Alex Pattle

“Don’t get overconfident, we’re doing well,” Canelo is told by his coach.

Lovely lead left hook from Canelo, after a bit of phone-booth boxing. Charlo times a right hook well, though! Great shot.

Charlo uses the left uppercut again, but he’s beaten up to the body a little more. Clean jab by Canelo upstairs.

Canelo hides a right cross to the chest behind a jab. Left hook to the body from the Mexican.

Charlo lands a right hook but misses with a left uppercut. Canelo lands a right hand to the body, then misses with a winging right hook upstairs in the final seconds of the round.

Canelo vs Charlo LIVE: Round 4

Sunday 1 October 2023 05:15 , Alex Pattle

Canelo splits the guard with a jab. Charlo catches the Mexican on the end of his own jab.

Canelo comes forward and attacks the body, but Charlo fires back with a couple of clean hooks upstairs!

Canelo with another good left hook, though. Charlo with a flurry of jabs to briefly get Canelo off him.

Grazing hooks from Canelo, then a sharp jab through the guard. Nice jab from Charlo, heavy right hook from Canelo!

Canelo really looks like he has a point to prove tonight.

Great step-in left hook to the body by the defending champion. And again. Charlo with an uppercut to the body in response.

Canelo vs Charlo LIVE: Round 3

Sunday 1 October 2023 05:11 , Alex Pattle

Canelo jabs to the head then spears a right cross to the body. Now a mean right hook to the mid-section. You could really hear that one.

Charlo sticks behind his jab and again looks for that left hook. He’s also trying to hold Canelo as much as possible when the Mexican gets close.

Good head movement from Canelo to slip off the centre line then land a hard right hand. Charlo with a well-timed jab now.

Harsh overhand right from Canelo, who is marching down Charlo. Quick lead left hook from Canelo to the temple of Charlo, then a clean jab.

Canelo goes back to the body. He is FIRMLY in control so far.

Canelo vs Charlo LIVE: Round 2

Sunday 1 October 2023 05:07 , Alex Pattle

Charlo uses his jab to keep Canelo at range in the opening seconds of this round.

Canelo soon backs him up again, however, and goes to the well with a right hook once more. He seems content to batter the lead arm of Charlo. It’s a tactic that Canelo has used quite a lot in recent fights.

Charlo lets go with a trio of straight shots upstairs, then a left hook to the body. Nice work. Canelo fires back with a right to the body.

The Mexican holds Charlo in a headlock briefly, as the fighters clinch. And again.

Well-timed left hook to the liver from Canelo, who then goes high with a right hook! This is great work from the defending champion.

Charlo throws a jab and follows up rapidly with a step-in left hook, which lands around Canelo’s guard.

Will the body work pay off for Canelo as the fight progresses?

Canelo vs Charlo LIVE: Round 1

Sunday 1 October 2023 05:04 , Alex Pattle

Both men stand orthodox. Charlo is quick to take the centre of the ring. There’s nothing thrown through the first 30 seconds, bar a teasing jab from Charlo.

Lots of subtle movements from both fighters, though. Charlo with another jab, but Canelo covers up. Now the Mexican comes forward, blocking another jab.

Canelo misses with a wild left hook to the body, which puts him off balance, as Charlo is backed up to the ropes.

Boos ring out at the midway point of the round due to a lack of activity from the boxers.

This time Canelo does land the left hook to the body, after blocking yet another jab. He lets go with a double-jab, then a hard right hand that Charlo blocks. The American is struggling to get into space now.

Canelo with a hooked one-two, as Charlo covers up again. Once more, Canelo loads up with a right hook as Charlo has his back on the ropes.

Round 1 in the books.

Canelo vs Charlo LIVE: Main event

Sunday 1 October 2023 04:59 , Alex Pattle

Canelo vs Charlo LIVE: Main event

Sunday 1 October 2023 04:59 , Alex Pattle

Here we go!! The fight is UNDER WAY!!

Canelo vs Charlo LIVE: Main event

Sunday 1 October 2023 04:58 , Alex Pattle

Canelo vs Charlo LIVE: Fighter introductions

Sunday 1 October 2023 04:58 , Alex Pattle

Cheers for Canelo, fighting out of Guadalajara, Mexico!

Canelo vs Charlo LIVE: Fighter introductions

Sunday 1 October 2023 04:57 , Alex Pattle

Boos for Charlo, who fights out of Houston, Texas.

Canelo vs Charlo LIVE: Fighter introductions

Sunday 1 October 2023 04:56 , Alex Pattle

Jimmy Lennon Jr is making the fighter introductions. The main event is mere moments away.

Canelo vs Charlo LIVE: Records

Sunday 1 October 2023 04:53 , Alex Pattle

Canelo, 33, is 59-2-2 as a pro with 39 knockout wins.

Charlo, also 33, has a pro record of 35-1-1 with 19 KO victories.

Canelo vs Charlo LIVE: Main-event ring walks

Sunday 1 October 2023 04:52 , Alex Pattle

Canelo is trailed by rappers singing live as he makes his walk.

Canelo vs Charlo LIVE: Main-event ring walks

Sunday 1 October 2023 04:50 , Alex Pattle

Charlo is in the ring! Now here comes Canelo!

Canelo vs Charlo LIVE: Undisputed vs undisputed

Sunday 1 October 2023 04:45 , Alex Pattle

Canelo vs Charlo is the first fight between two undisputed men’s champions in the four-belt era.

Canelo vs Charlo LIVE: National anthems

Sunday 1 October 2023 04:43 , Alex Pattle

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

Sunday 1 October 2023 04:36 , Alex Pattle

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

Canelo vs Charlo LIVE: Controversial decision in final undercard bout

Sunday 1 October 2023 04:34 , Alex Pattle

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

Sunday 1 October 2023 04:31 , Alex Pattle

“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

Sunday 1 October 2023 04:21 , Alex Pattle

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

Sunday 1 October 2023 04:09 , Alex Pattle

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

Sunday 1 October 2023 04:00 , Alex Pattle

Very different visitors for tonight’s main-event fighters in their locker rooms...

Canelo vs Charlo LIVE: Mario Barrios beats Yordenis Ugas on points

Sunday 1 October 2023 03:45 , Alex Pattle

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.

Canelo vs Charlo LIVE: Twins embrace in locker room before main event

Sunday 1 October 2023 03:42 , Alex Pattle

Canelo vs Charlo LIVE: Terence Crawford arrives and eyes winner

Sunday 1 October 2023 03:41 , Alex Pattle

Canelo vs Charlo LIVE: Steve Bunce preview

Sunday 1 October 2023 03:30 , Steve Bunce

There is no doubting that Alvarez is a throwback fighter, a man from a distant time when boxers like Sugar Ray Robinson had 201 fights, Roberto Duran 119 and even Muhammad Ali had 61 fights.

There will not be men of that quality with that quantity of fights ever again. Alvarez might just be the last man standing.

“He’s a great fighter, but I can beat him,” insisted Charlo. “I know how to beat him. I have the motivation and the skills. He will want a rematch; I know he will. This is my time.”

Alvarez is calm, he is always calm before a big fight, and he seems just a bit more focused for this fight. “People have been saying negative things about me for a long time, expecting me to lose in every fight,” he said.

“I ignore what they say – this feels different, I’m chasing history.”

Alvarez has his place in boxing history secure, he is now chasing greatness and a win against Charlo will add to his legacy. It will not be easy, Charlo is being underestimated, but it will happen and probably against a chorus of screams.

How Canelo, boxing’s final throwback, can further cement his sporting legacy

Canelo vs Charlo LIVE: Steve Bunce preview

Sunday 1 October 2023 03:15 , Steve Bunce

Alvarez last fought when he put on a masterclass over the championship distance to beat Islington’s John Ryder in Guadalajara in May. It was a delayed homecoming for Alvarez, a night to enjoy with over 200 members of a mariachi band serenading their fighting icon as he walked to the ring in front of 50,000 devoted fans, all howling under a starry night sky. Ryder, incidentally, was the eighth British boxer that Alvarez has beaten in world title fights.

Charlo is clever enough to create problems for Alvarez, but the weight will be a factor; Alvarez is naturally a stone heavier and on the night in the ring he will be a lot more. Charlo will rely on speed and Alvarez has struggled on occasion with slick movement. Charlo has beaten some quality fighters, but Alvarez poses his own unique problems and simply imagining that some extra lateral movement and fast feet will be enough is a fantasy.

“[Alvarez] makes good fighters do exactly what he wants,” said Joe Gallagher, who took Liam and Callum Smith to fight Alvarez. “He makes really good fighters doubt their own ability.”

Full preview here:

How Canelo, boxing’s final throwback, can further cement his sporting legacy

Canelo vs Charlo LIVE: Steve Bunce preview

Sunday 1 October 2023 03:00 , Steve Bunce

The seemingly endless boxing road for Saul Canelo Alvarez continues in Las Vegas tonight.

Alvarez is the boxing wunderkind, turning professional at just 15, winning a world title for the first time in 2011 and now, at 33, set to have his 24th world title fight. Alvarez has fought 63 times, the type of number that a champion will simply not repeat in the future.

At the T-Mobile Arena, the big house of fights just off the strip but now firmly established as the city’s number-one venue, Alvarez defends his four super-middleweight world titles against Jermell Charlo. It is a tricky fight, the latest risk in the long career of the Mexican idol.

Charlo holds the four belts at light-middleweight and is naturally the smaller man; he has lost just once in 37 fights, but is smart, slick and fresh. Jermell has an unbeaten twin called Jermall, who holds a middleweight world title and was Alvarez’s first choice. However, Jermall had not fought since 2021, is dealing with a lot of personal issues and had to refuse the offer; Jermell jumped straight in.

A fight with Jermall next year will make perfect business sense if Alvarez wins. If he loses, there will be a rematch with Jermell. Every move that Alvarez makes is smart – he is a fighting industry, a man with the ability to demand and receive whatever he wants.

Full preview here:

How Canelo, boxing’s final throwback, can further cement his sporting legacy

Canelo vs Charlo LIVE: Undercard fights

Sunday 1 October 2023 02:40 , Alex Pattle

Saul “Canelo” Alvarez (C) vs Jermell Charlo (WBC, WBA, WBO, IBF super-middleweight titles)

Yordenis Ugas vs Mario Barrios (WBC interim welterweight title)

Jesus Alejandro Ramos Jr vs Erickson Lubin (super-welterweight)

Elijah Garcia vs Jose Armando Resendiz (middleweight)

Frank Sanchez vs Scott Alexander (heavyweight)

Gabriel Valenzuela vs Yeis Gabriel Solano (super-lightweight)

Terrell Gausha vs KeAndrae Leatherwood (middleweight)

Oleksandr Gvozdyk vs Isaac Rodrigues (light-heavyweight)

Curmel Moton vs Ezequiel Flores (super-featherweight)

Justin Viloria vs Angel Barrera (super-featherweight)

Bek Nurmaganbet vs Abimbola Osundairo (super-middleweight)

Abilkhan Amankul vs Joeshon James (middleweight)

Who is fighting on the Canelo vs Charlo undercard tonight?

Canelo vs Charlo LIVE: Channel and how to watch

Sunday 1 October 2023 02:20 , Alex Pattle

In the UK and Ireland, tonight’s event will stream live on DAZN. You can purchase a subscription to the streaming platform here.

In the US, the fights will air live on Showtime pay-per-view at a cost of $84.99.

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How to watch Canelo vs Charlo online and on TV tonight

Canelo vs Charlo LIVE: Ring-walk times

Sunday 1 October 2023 02:00 , Alex Pattle

Tonight’s event takes place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

The main card is under way as we speak, with ring walks for the main event expected at 4am BST (8pm PT, 10pm CT, 11pm ET on Saturday).

We’ll tide you over until then!

What time does Canelo vs Charlo start in UK and US tonight?

Canelo vs Charlo LIVE

Saturday 30 September 2023 21:30 , Alex Pattle

Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and Jermell Charlo will go head to head in Las Vegas tonight, in a clash of undisputed champions.

Canelo puts his super-middleweight titles on the line against the younger Charlo twin, who is undisputed at super-welterweight. Mexican Canelo was originally expected to face Jermall Charlo here, but the WBC middleweight champion’s two-year absence from the ring continues instead – amid injuries and personal issues.

Canelo, 33, enters the T-Mobile Arena on the back of successful title defences against John Ryder in May and Gennady Golovkin 12 months ago. Alvarez beat Ryder via decision in Mexico, having beaten old rival Golovkin by the same means at the T-Mobile Arena.

Before capping off his trilogy with Golovkin, Canelo suffered the second loss of his career: a points defeat by Dmitry Bivol in May 2022, while challenging the Russian for his light-heavyweight title. That fight took place a week before Charlo’s most recent bout, a stoppage win over Brian Castano. With that victory, Charlo, 33, improved upon his previous result, a draw with Castano in July 2021.