“I Want My Punches to Have Respect”: Days After Revealing What Makes Him Better, Jermell Charlo Makes Stunning Admission Ahead of Canelo Alvarez Fight

Jermell Charlo is moving up in weight to fight Canelo Alvarez. This fight announcement left the boxing world in splits. The weight disparity between the two has left the boxer thinking that the fight is a mismatch. Not to mention, he is the betting underdog going into the bout. However, Charlo believes he is a different specimen than the rest and is confident going into the bout.

Just a few days ago, a fan asked him on Twitter what gives him such confidence. In response, he stated that he is faster and more skillful than the Mexican boxer. Thereafter, in a recent interview, Charlo doubled down on what makes him so special. So without further ado, let’s take a look at what he had to say.

Jermell Charlo on his distinguished skillsets

The junior middleweight champion has been relatively less active. However, his skill sets are nothing to scoff at. The boxer boasts a record of 35 victories with just one defeat. He credits his success to his impeccable power and a mindset to dominate his opponent in entirety. In an interview, he stated that he wanted his opponents to fear him and respect his skillsets, especially his power. He stated, “Everybody gotta get it. Everybody gotta go to sleep! I ain’t here to punch somebody and get punched back. I want my punches to have respect.”

Many legends consider the sport of boxing to be as mental as it is physical. Charlo’s confidence only adds fuel to the fire of this upcoming showdown. Despite, being the underdog, ‘Iron-man,’ consider this fight to be no different.

Charlo’s strategy to face Alvarez

Not only is Alvarez a weight class apart but is also one of the best pound-for-pound fighters. Not to mention, he is in his fighting prime and has been active in recent years. Yet, Charlo does not see this bout any different and wants to continue the same approach. In the same interview, he stated, “Same thing you’ve been doing, no different way. You ain’t gotta do too much. work your ass off, be dedicated. stay strong. Stay smart. Stay fast. Stay black.”

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The bout is only a month away. Although Alvarez is the favorite, many consider that Charlo stands a chance. So we ask you, what are your predictions for the bout? Share with us your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.

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