Why did the WBC take away the belt that ‘Canelo’ would be interested in? – The financial

The World Boxing Council stripped the undefeated Jermall Charlo of his middleweight title, following his arrest this week on suspicion of drunk driving in Texas.

The American boxer sounds like a possible rival for the Mexican, Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarezwho already faced his twin brother, Jermell.

The organization of the World Council of Boxing on Tuesday he named the Dominican Carlos Adames as new champion in the division. After Charlo has not defended his title since 2021, and Adames became interim champion in October 2022.

Police in Pearland, a Houston suburb, arrested Charlo, 33, on three misdemeanor charges Monday night. According to the police report, the amount of alcohol in his blood exceeded 0.15, twice the legal limit, after he collided with another vehicle and fled from the police.

“He WBC has provided support and will continue to do everything possible to help Jermall Charlo during difficult times regarding mental well-being. “After a thorough evaluation of the situation and understanding of the facts and timing, Jermall can be classified at super middleweight,” the organization said in a statement.

Could Jermall Charlo be a rival for ‘Canelo’ Álvarez?

One week after the last victory of Saúl ‘Canelo’ Álvarezrumors began about possible rivals of the Mexican for his next fight in September. However, the Mexican is one of the boxers who asks for one of the highest boxing bagsas he mentioned after the challenge of Benavidez.

The American reappeared in a social media video, where he confirmed that he is going to avenge his brother, Jermell Charlo, when Álvarez surpassed him at the Omnilife Stadium in Chivas.

“I’m going to fight Canelo… I’m going to avenge my brother Jermell in September. “We don’t know yet where the fight is going to be.” The boxer talks about an alleged revenge, after Álvarez defeated his brother, Jermell Charlo, in the Omnilife Stadium.

What happened to Jermall Charlo and his brother?

Jermall was not the only one who lost his title, because in just over five months, Jermell Charlo, his twin brother, let go of the four belts he owned, which he defended as undisputed champion and lost outside the ring. Jermell lost the super welterweight title to ‘Canelo’ Alvarezon September 30,

The boxer does not have a possible date for a next fight. According to the WBC body, there is no certainty that he will return to fight at super welterweight.

With information from AP…