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Canelo’s one-sided win over Charlo earns social media reactions from Stephen A. Smith, Terence Crawford & more

Two of the best fighters in boxing faced off for undisputed super middleweight gold. Canelo Alvarez, the natural fighter at 168, dismantled Jermell Charlo, a natural super welterweight, to retain his status as champion at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Canelo, who earned his 60th win in a legendary career, successfully defended his status as undisputed champion for a third time. The fight went the distance, with the judges scoring it 119-108, 118-109, and 118-109 in favor of the Mexican warrior.

MORE: Full card results for Canelo Alvarez vs. Jermell Charlo

Charlo, who was dropped for the first time ever in Round 7, lost the second fight of his pro career. In the ring, Canelo dominated all aspects, landing 134 of 385 shots (35%) compared to 71 of 398 for Charlo (18%). Canelo also landed 78 of his power shots.

Boxers, celebrities, and powerful figures were at the fight. There were plenty of moments to talk about on social media, from Canelo’s dominance to Charlo’s lackadaisical performance. 

The Sporting News compiled reactions to the fight, highlighting discussions about the competitors and Canelo’s win.

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