The boxing match between Canelo Alvarez and Jermell Charlo is on for September 30. In this bout, Canelo defends his super middleweight titles. On the other hand, Charlo, the undisputed junior middleweight champ, enters the 168-pound division for the first time. This fight marks Canelo’s third defense of his undisputed status. Both fighters showed excitement and readiness at the press conference.
The event also has a set undercard. It features ex-welterweight champ Yordenis Ugas against former contender Mario Barrios. The winner becomes the WBC’s top welterweight contender. The T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas will host the event, and Showtime pay-per-view will air it live. But what’s adding fuel to this already blazing fire is a tweet from Leonard Ellerbe, the CEO of Floyd Mayweather’s Promotion. In his recent tweet, he commented on why the undercard makes it worth a watch. So, what did he say?
Why is Ellerbe hyping up Canelo Alvarez vs. Charlo?
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Leonard Ellerbe, CEO of Floyd Mayweather’s Promotion, hyped the Canelo vs. Charlo undercard on social media. He dubbed the Co-main event between Jesus Ramos and Erickson Lubin a “barnburner.” He also spotlighted former world champs Yordenis Ugas and Mario Barrios.
Furthermore, he tweeted, “@Canelo vs @TwinCharlo undercard is definitely a must see, in the Co-main you have Jesus Ramos taking on Erickson Lubin which will be a barnburner. You also have former world champs Yordenis Ugas vs Mario Barrios and middleweights Elijah García vs Armondo Resendiz.”
@Canelo vs @TwinCharlo undercard is definitely a must see, in the Co-main you have Jesus Ramos taking on Erickson Lubin which will be a barnburner. You also have former world champs Yordenis Ugas vs Mario Barrios and middleweights Elijah García vs Armondo Resendiz🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
— Leonard Ellerbe (@LEllerbe) September 12, 2023
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But why should you care about Ellerbe’s words? This is because he’s a big deal in boxing promotion. Fans and insiders listen when he talks. His tweet boosts the event’s credibility and amps up excitement for September 30th. The fight in itself is nerve-wracking, and the zeal from Ellerbe just adds fuel to the fire.
The Canelo Alvarez vs. Jermell Charlo fight is already set to be a blockbuster event. However, Leonard Ellerbe’s endorsement of the undercard has taken the hype to a whole new level. With former world champions and rising stars in the mix, this is one event you won’t want to miss. Moreover, predictions about the fight are also grabbing news. While some feel Charlo might get an edge against Canelo because of his performances, most still predict Canelo as the winner. However, only time can tell what the fight has in store for us!
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So, what do you think? Will Leonard Ellerbe’s endorsement make this one of the most-watched boxing events of the year? Drop your thoughts in the comments below. We’d love to hear what you have to say!
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