How Tall Is Canelo Alvarez and How Much of a Height Disadvantage Does He Have Against Jermell Charlo?

Canelo Alvarez remains the heavy favorite to win next week. After all, Jermell Charlo is visiting his home turf at 168 pounds. But still, many fans wonder about the Super Middleweight champion’s game plan to retain his undisputed title. He faces a taller boxer with a better reach than he has. According to many experts, Alvarez might have the weight or the divisional advantage. But it might be a poor bet against a bigger person like the ‘Iron Man.’

Most fans found their jaws dropping a few months ago. They came across the news of Canelo Alvarez taking on Jermell Charlo. After all, when the initial news trickled in, Jermall Charlo‘s name appeared. More so, the undisputed Super Middleweight champion was presumed to opt for the payback fight against Dmitry Bivol.

Jermell Charlo’s actual height and its advantage over Canelo

Jermell Charlo has shown the world that he is willing to take risks by jumping over divisions to establish a life-long legacy. Followers and pundits are, for sure, impressed. He is leaving no stone unturned to hand over an upset to the Mexican icon. To start with the basics, the Texas native stands 6 feet, or 183 centimeters, tall and has an overall hand reach of 73 inches, or 185 centimeters.

Canelo Alvarez’s actual height

At the opposite corner, Canelo Alvarez stands 5 feet, 8 inches, or 173 centimeters tall. His hand reach is around 70 1/2 inches or 179 centimeters. The American champion has the upper hand in the physicality business—3 inches tall and a hand reaching roughly 2 inches more.

But, given his vast experience in fending off challenges from much bigger boxers in the division, such as Caleb Plant or Billy Joe Saunders, who were 6 feet and 1 inch and 5 feet and 11 inches tall, respectively, will the younger Charlo brother pose a more significant threat?

Fighting style to be the deciding factor

Then it boils down to fight style. The best part is that for all his Mexican pride, Canelo Alvarez remains one of the most un-Mexican fighters. Most of the boxers from the country carry a reputation for a more explosive, complete attack-mode approach, as Julio Cesar Chavez and Juan Manuel Marquez exemplified. However, Alvarez, on the other hand, takes apart his opponents, round after round, with patience.

Moreover, instead of considering his height and reach as disadvantages, he makes full use of the features by making himself an elusive mark. Supremely gifted as far as the defense is concerned, he utilizes a variety of maneuvers such as slipping, bobbing, and head-rolling. Consequently, amid his opponents’ attempts to land blows, Canelo counters back with a devastating impact.

Thus, Canelo Alvarez isn’t one to sit around and wait for an opportunity to present itself. Instead, he would find alternatives to make the best use of them. Hence, time alone will tell whether Jermell Charlo can capitalize on his physical advantages on September 30.

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