?Lol?: Hours After Announcing Historical Bout, Canelo Alvarez Fails to Amuse 7x NBA All-Star

On September 30, Canelo Alvarez will face Jermell, not Jermall Charlo. The first of a reported three-fight deal with Premier Boxing Champions. Jermell, the reigning and undisputed 154 lb champion, will move up two weight divisions to take on Canelo, the reigning and undisputed 168 lb champion. While most expected the bout to feature Jermall, the marketing genius of “Undisputed vs Undisputed” could help sell the story. However, Canelo’s change of opponent did not go over well with the fans, including the NBA greats.

An NBA star who might have a trade to Miami in the future immediately voiced out his displeasure.

NBA superstar calls out Canelo for opponent change

Damian Lillard has been enjoying the life of an NBA star. Whether dropping hints on IG live, or meeting with his team’s front office, Dame has had a busy offseason. However, that hasn’t detracted from his time enjoying other sports.

After the shocking announcement of the Canelo-Jermell fight, Dame immediately took to Twitter to air his frustrations. While he, and fans, looked forward to the Jermall clash, the actual announcement felt like a cheap discount.

Immediately after the news broke, Dame got a bug of Twitter fingers. “Canelo fight MELL and not MALL? Lol woooooooooow”?was the immediate quote from the superstar. While most expected the news about a Mall bout, the update has left most disappointed.

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However, a matchup billing the two Undisputed champions can sell big and set up the potential brother fight at a later payday. With Jermell’s comeback and Canelo’s reign on the line, the match could turn into a spectacular outing.

Canelo Alvarez has a date in Vegas

In a surprising twist, Saul “Canelo” ?lvarez, the undisputed 168-pound champion, will now face Jermell Charlo, the undisputed 154-pound champion, in a highly anticipated clash of four-belt titleholders in September.

This unexpected change occurred as Jermall Charlo, dealing with personal issues, felt he wouldn’t be mentally prepared for a fight against Canelo, according to sources. Jermall, with a record of 32-0, has not fought since June 2021.

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On the other hand, Jermell, recovering from a left-hand injury, had been preparing for a title defense against Tim Tszyu. Instead, Jermell will move up two weight classes to challenge Alvarez, who recently defeated John Ryder in May.

While many did not like the decision, the Las Vegas bout will air on Showtime Pay-Per-View.