US’s Charlo opts to take on Mexican Canelo Álvarez insteadTszyu expected to be named full world champion by WBO
Australian boxer Tim Tszyu’s slated mega-fight with Jermell Charlo is officially off after the American opted to take on Mexican superstar Canelo Álvarez instead.
Charlo will move up two divisions to fight Álvarez for the undisputed super-middleweight crown in Las Vegas on 30 September.
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