The event will also feature unbeaten Interim WBA Lightweight Champion Rolando “Rolly” Romero taking on Austin Dulay in the co-main event, plus unbeaten middleweight Amilcar Vidal matching up ...

Charlo became the first undisputed champion at 154 pounds last year with a victory over Brian Castaño, but a shot at Canelo carries exponentially bigger rewards, both for his wallet and his legacy.

He had just dominated Jermell Charlo. Everyone at T-Mobile Arena knew the impending result. Even Charlo couldn’t argue the outcome. Álvarez was never threatened in the 12-round exhibition.

Also on the card, Jaron Ennis (28-0, 26 KOs, 1 NC), Philadelphia vs. Custio Clayton (19-0-1, 12 KOs), Ottawa, Canada, 12 rounds, IBF welterweight elimination match.