Comments Thread For: Jermell Charlo Vacates IBF Title In Lieu Of Mandatory Title Defense Versus Bakhram Murtazaliev

[jqSide]

When the going gets tough, these Charlo twins start scrambling for an escape route.

He's not even talking about Tzsyu no more. Their last fights were only 2 weeks apart, and he's more well-rested by now. This guy will be back in 2025.

[Spray_resistant]

That's a really good comparison. I haven't heard that name in a minute.

He almost made it, could have been live in any fight but wasn't durable so likely would lose against the top dogs in a division. Its what I think of Lubin even if he is fun to watch and throws explosive combinations with alot of power.

[Corelone]

I wouldn't be surprised if Jermell comes back as a light heavy. 154 is wide open, let's see some fights, not emails.

[Hustle]

I like Lubin, but of his only shot at a 154 for belt is Charlo - he is doomed.

Charlo smashed him in 1 round. Remember?

[Gary Coleman]

The sad truth is that once you start making money, the belts don't matter.

[Corelone]

Canelo ruined Jermell like AJ ruined Andy. They took them to see the thing and they're never the same after that. In any case, easy money, life changing money, worse, Jermell got paid to get fat. Can he get up, I mean, get down for Murtazalian and a few grand? See what I'm saying.

[crimsonfalcon07]

Yep, like I said, which makes it all the more pointless for the WBC and Jermall to hold up that belt.

Jermall certainly hasn't had the fire for a while. But, I'll reserve judgement on him until after this fight, though it's far from a tough test.

As for Jermell, I'm curious to see what direction he goes in next. That will go a long way in determining how much fire he has left.

He should have been made champ in recess. WBC has a protocol for this situation unlike the other organizations but it's not using it.

[Combat Talk Radio]

About time these ABC orgs start enforcing rules. I don't see why fighting once a year would satisfy all mandatory obligations. Not to mention rematches, money grab offers, etc. It's just so silly.

This is different.

Unlike Crawford, Jermell VACATED IBF rather than deal with the embarrassment of getting stripped for ducking a mandatory.

WBO did strip Jermell for taking a circus fight - rightfully so. But that's only because Jermell wasn't with Arum (What Bob Orders).

[Rockybigblower]

I like 38 year old Jack Culcay's chances here.

Yea...ever since his get back against Guido Pitto....his career has been on the up.

[Mammoth]

Yea...ever since his get back against Guido Pitto....his career has been on the up.

I thought he lost Abass Baraou