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Canelo Alvarez books fight with fellow champion Jermell Charlo — not brother, Jermall, in September clash in Las Vegas

Despite initial reports claiming super middleweight champion, Canelo Alvarez would be welcoming former world champion, Jermall Charlo back to the ring for the first time in two years on Mexican Independence Day on September 16. – the Mexico native is now slated to fight the former’s twin sibling, Jermell Charlo on September 30. – in an undisputed championship clash.

Canelo Alvarez is slated to fight Jermell Charlo — not Jermall Charlo in September

As per an initial report from ESPN, Canelo, who was linked with a title fight against the would-be returning, Jermall Charlo on September 16.