Mike Tyson Predicts Canelo Alvarez to 'Overpower' Jermell Charlo, but It Won't Be Easy

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(Photo : Al Bello/Getty Images) LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - Former undisputed heavyweight champion Mike Tyson acknowledges the crowd before the Gervonta Davis vs Ryan Garcia fight at Toshiba Plaza on April 21, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Davis and Garcia will fight at a 136-pound catchweight at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on April 22.

Two undisputed champions will clash on September 30 as Canelo Alvarez and Jermall Charlo meet, but pundits say the fight will be an easy call.

Add Mike Tyson to those who believe Alvarez will pack the fight up quickly.

"I think Canelo should beat him," Tyson said in an interview with ES News. "Overpower him."

Although Iron Mike made an easy call, there is a condition that the older Alvarez must first overcome for this to happen. He said the four-weight world champion's head movement should improve.

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"But Canelo's not moving his head nowhere," he added. "That other guy was hitting him. And that gave him the confidence, he believes he can hit Canelo."

Charlo, the undisputed light middleweight world champion, is seen as the underdog by many in this bout. Many expected his bigger brother Jermall to fight Canelo since it was what early discussions pursued.

Other boxing greats have Canelo over Charlo

If Charlo pulls this, it will be an upset for the ages. Almost the entire boxing community is siding with his Mexican foe.

Boxing Hall of Fame trainer thinks Charlo has no chance and will be knocked out by the sixth or seventh round.

Terence Crawford, who has won eight world titles, feels the same.

"168 pounds? I ain't going up there. Definitely [Canelo Wins]. If they're fighting at 168 pounds, definitely," he said.

Former pro boxer turned commentator Shawn Porter also does not see Alvarez losing to Charlo based on the former's experience and power.

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