Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez has vowed to teach Jermell Charlo a lesson after the younger Charlo twin criticised the Mexican’s skills and dubbed himself a ‘motherf***ing lion’.
The undisputed super middleweight champion will put all of his belts on the line on Saturday night when he faces a confident Charlo in Las Vegas.
Canelo has promised to teach Charlo – will become the second man in the four-belt era to reign supreme in two weight classes if he wins on Saturday – a lesson.
Canelo’s remarks came after Charlo – who will be jumping up 14 lbs and two divisions – criticised his skills in the build-up to the fight.
Canelo has also credited Charlo’s comments with lighting a fire in his belly – claiming he is more motivated than ever for this fight.
Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez has vowed to teach Jermell Charlo (above) a lesson after the younger Charlo twin criticised the Mexican’s skills and dubbed himself a ‘motherf***ing lion’
The undisputed super middleweight champion (left) will put all of his belts on the line on Saturday night when he faces a confident Charlo (right) in Las Vegas
When asked whether he would was underestimating Charlo, Canelo said: ‘I never did, and I never do with any fighter. I know what he’s gonna bring, and I’m ready, believe me. I’ve been in the ring with all kinds of fighters.’
Charlo snapped back saying: ‘Never been in the ring with me though’. To which Canelo replied: ‘You don’t know. You haven’t experienced this kind of fight. You will see. And you will learn. You have a lot of skills, but this is different, and you will see.’
Charlo – who currently holds all of the major belts at junior middleweight – was quick to respond to the Mexican super star, saying: ‘I’m a motherf***ing lion’.
Canelo couldn’t help but laugh at Charlo before responding by saying: ‘It’s gonna be a great fight. I don’t know what animal I need to say to beat a lion, but whatever. I’m that animal.’
Canelo went on to speak about his motivation heading into Saturday night’s fight, he said: ‘I feel great. I feel ready for this fight. Yes, Jermell is right, I have nothing to prove. But especially this time, I have something to prove to him, because he never believed in my skills.
‘He’s always calling me out, and now I have the opportunity to show him my skills, and that’s motivating me. I had a really great camp, and I’m ready to show everyone my skills, my real skills.’
‘I always train 100 percent, I always motivate myself, but in this fight, even more. I have this motivation that he never believed in my skills, he was always calling me out. I’m ready to show him in a couple days.’