It’s time to shoot tactics, strategies, and schematics. The big fight is barely two weeks away. Fans, pundits, and lay enthusiasts are waiting with bated breath for the high-powered battle of the undisputed champions. Canelo Alvarez, who signed a lucrative $100 million deal with PBC, remains the favorite to win. However, it would be foolhardy to discount Jermell Charlo. Mike Tyson called boxing a thinking man’s sport. ‘Iron Man’ and his team would work on stratagems to counter the outstanding Super Middleweight champion. Otherwise, there’s always advice on hand for him to check out. Oscar De La Hoya, who has worked closely with the Mexican icon, knows a thing or two that Charlo could use.

So what could ‘Iron Man’ do to deflate Alvarez’s combinations? A known trap setter, the latter makes good use of the move to launch powerful counterattacks. Marcos Viegas of Fight Hub TV was speaking to former world champion and legend Oscar De La Hoya. As many would know, ‘The Golden Boy’ used to promote Canelo Alvarez. So Viegas asked De La Hoya for insights into the upcoming bout and his thoughts on how Charlo could win—whether he needed to fight like Dmitry Bivol or try something different.

Some guidance for Jermell Charlo: Oscar De La Hoya

De La Hoya heard Charlo’s trainer mentioning that he must attack Alvarez’s body. Hence, he too believes that it can be a move the Light Middleweight champion can take advantage of. He also divulged that the Mexican icon would have problems with the movement when a boxer starts fighting, like Dmitry Bivol. He said, “… anyone who stays on their toes, anyone who flicks a jab in front of his face, anybody who knows how to keep the distance just like Bivol did Canelo, will have trouble. That’s the bottom line because, again, he walks on quicksand; that’s just what his style is…”

The Super Middleweight champion is used to flooring and knocking out opponents with his power. The technique has served him well over the years. However, if an opponent fights back like Bivol did last year, it’s bad news for Alvarez. As many fans might remember, as a big-time admirer of Bivol, ‘The Golden Boy’ has even stated that Canelo Alvarez might never be able to beat the Russian Light Heavyweight champion.

Canelo Alvarez fights on his home turf; this is his third undisputed title defense. Challenges lie ahead for Jermell Charlo. Not only is he moving two divisions up to meet Alvarez, but a bit more discomforting is that he hasn’t been active since the last fight against Brian Castano on May 14 last year. Comparatively, Canelo Alvarez has been prolific, with two fights under his belt after losing to Dmitry Bivol.

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Who’s your pick for the September 30 fight? Do you agree with what De La Hoya says? Please share your thoughts and views with us in the comments below.

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