Jermell Charlo will resume his profession late this summer time. The previous undisputed junior middleweight champion Charlo (35-2-1, 19 KOs) has taken a two-year trip since getting an enormous payday in a battle in opposition to Canelo Alvarez on September 30, 2023.
Title Shot?
It’s believed that Jermell will goal one of many champions at 154, with WBC and WBO champ Sebastian Fundora being the possible champ he fights.
Lance Pugmire reviews that promoter Tom Brown says Charlo, 34, might be coming again “late summer time.”
It could clearly look dangerous if Charlo will get a straight title shot coming off a two-year layoff and a one-sided 12-round unanimous choice loss to Canelo. He ought to no less than battle the highest contender within the rankings, like Serhii Bohachuk or Xander Zayas.
IBF champion Bakhram Murtazaliev gained’t be the selection as a result of Charlo by no means confirmed any curiosity in preventing him when he was his necessary. He’s actually not going to need to battle him after a two-year layoff and must cope with the IBF’s 10-lb rehydration rule.
It’s questionable if Jermell will be capable to make it via coaching camp with out struggling some form of damage. All of us keep in mind how Tim Tszyu had issues attempting to get a title shot in opposition to Charlo when he held the WBO title and suffered a hand damage. Jermell then moved as much as 154 to problem Canelo for his belts, leaving Tszyu with having wasted time attempting to get a battle in opposition to him.
Riyadh Goals?
It could be fascinating to know why Jermell Charlo has determined to renew his profession rapidly. Is he hoping that there might be curiosity in him for the Riyadh Season playing cards?
When one hears about Ryan Garcia making $20 million to headline in opposition to Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero in a tune-up on the Could 2nd card, that might have planted some concepts into Jermell’s head.
Ryan is younger, common with a large following on social media, simple to grasp, and dependable. Charlo’s final efficiency was horrible in opposition to Canelo, and he didn’t look good in his fights in opposition to Brian Castano and Tony Harrison.
Followers that weren’t round when Jermell fought these guys gained’t thoughts him coming again. However if you happen to’ve adopted his profession from the start, you’ll know that he’s overrated and gained’t beat any of the highest fighters at 154.
Boxing Information 24 » Is Jermell Charlo’s Return a Mistake? Two Years of Inactivity, Lingering Doubts, and the Problem of 154’s Elite
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