Jermell Charlo, the former undisputed super-welterweight world champion and current WBA’s champion in recess, recently invoked his rights to challenge Israil Madrimov for the WBA title. This move could significantly affect the planned match between Madrimov and Terence Crawford set for August 3 at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Charlo's decision comes after vacating his titles following a defeat last September against Canelo Alvarez at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Jermell Charlo, once celebrated as the undisputed junior middleweight champion, has been stripped of his WBA title. With a record of 35 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw—19 of those victories by knockout—Charlo's boxing prowess is not in question. However, his inactivity and issues outside the ring have led to a significant change in his career.
WBO world champion in junior middleweight Tim Tszyu assessed the likelihood of a fight against the ex-absolute of this category of American Jermella Charlo.
WBO junior middleweight title holder, Australian Tim Tszyu explained why he doesn’t believe in a fight against the former absolute champion of the American division Jermella Charlo.
Former holder of all belts in the first middleweight Jermell Charlo was arrested Saturday in Texas and charged with assault causing bodily injury to a family member. ESPN reports this with a link to an employee of the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office.