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Jermell Charlo eager to prove his skills and worth against Canelo Álvarez

LAS VEGAS — Three days before the biggest fight of his life, Jermell Charlo, normally a braggadocious, high-energy personality in the public eye, was measured. He didn't downplay Canelo Álvarez's accomplishments during Wednesday's news conference before the two undisputed champions meet in the ring Saturday at T-Mobile Arena. He didn't suggest, as many observers have, that Álvarez's skills are ...
Canelo Alvarez of Mexico, left, and Jermell Charlo, right, face off during a press conference to preview their September 30 super middleweight undisputed championship fight at Palladium Times Square on Aug. 15, 2023, in New York City.

LAS VEGAS — Three days before the biggest fight of his life, Jermell Charlo, normally a braggadocious, high-energy personality in the public eye, was measured.

He didn't downplay Canelo Álvarez's accomplishments during Wednesday's news conference before the two undisputed champions meet in the ring Saturday at T-Mobile Arena. He didn't suggest, as many observers have, that Álvarez's skills are on the decline. He didn't predict pummeling Álvarez.

But Charlo made one thing clear: Underestimate

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