Jermell Charlo: record, next fight and profile →
LAS VEGAS - The six elite 154-pound fighters competing on Saturday's SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING tripleheader went face-to-face for the first time Thursday at the final press conference before they enter the ring live on SHOWTIME from The Chelsea inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.
LAS VEGAS - Fight week kicked off Wednesday with media workouts at the UNLV Boxing Gym for the six fighters competing in the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING tripleheader of 154-pound world title fights this Saturday, May 21 from The Chelsea inside of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.
LAS VEGAS - Undefeated identical twin brothers Jermall and Jermell Charlo have the opportunity to become boxing's first twins to hold world championships in the same weight class when they enter the ring this Saturday, May 21 live on SHOWTIME from The Chelsea inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.
The WBC ordered a series of fights in the super welterweight division during its annual convention in Kunming, China. We are extremely disappointed by the non-compliance of several boxers who had committed to participate in the process. It has caused delays and disrespect to the process, which was regarded to be very interesting for the boxing world.
Showtime has formally announced plans for a trio of super welterweight title fights to air on May 21 with "[v]enue and ticket information... forthcoming." Erislandy Lara and Vanes Martirosyan meet in a 12-round title fight rematch - having previously fought to a draw in a Nov. '12 title eliminator - while twin brothers Jermall and Jermell Charlo face Austin Trout and John Jackson, respectively, for two other versions of the super middleweight title.
NEW YORK – The 154-pound division will take center stage on Saturday, May 21 in a SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING tripleheader featuring three world title fights in the same division. In a rare showcase of the division’s elite, five of the top-six super welterweights* will square off live on SHOWTIME at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT. Venue and ticket information are forthcoming.
Floyd Mayweather received the highest honor ever presented to a boxer with the Lifetime Achievement Award during the WBC Annual Convention in Kunming, China. Mayweather, the WBC Emeritus Champion, retired from boxing as reigning WBC welterweight and super welterweight champion and will always be regarded as one of the greatest champions in WBC history.
Although undefeated junior middleweight twins Jermall and Jermell Charlo are identical down to their DNA, they have slightly different opinions on how tonight's showdown between Saul "Canelo" Alvarez and Miguel Cotto will unfold.
By Jake Donovan - Jermell Charlo made the most of his Halloween homecoming, unveiling some new tricks before treating the local crowd to a 6th round knockout of Joachim Alcine in their man event Saturday evening at NRG Arena in Houston, Texas. A treat of his own he would love to next receive is a crack at unbeaten (though recently retired) superstar Floyd Mayweather Jr. The super welterweight bout aired live in the latest edition of Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) on NBC Sports Network. The bout was one-sided, but with Charlo fully intent on shedding his boxer label and hoping to repeat his last performance at home. Charlo scored 3rd round knockout versus Chris Chatman in March '12, when the venue was still known as Reliant Arena. Some 3 1/2 years later, Charlo returned with a new look. His twin brother Jermall - a reigning super welterweight titilist - is still with longtime trainer Ronnie Shields, but Jermell felt a change was needed in his own career. He is now working with veteran cornerman Derrick James, which he believes has enhanced his power game.
HOUSTON - The Halloween night broadcast of Premier Boxing Champions on NBCSN took Houston's NRG Arena by storm as undefeated rising star Jermell "Iron Man" Charlo (27-0, 12 KOs) dominated former world champion Joachim Alcine (35-8-2, 21 KOs) in the main event by sixth round knockout. Televised coverage kicked off with a thrilling showdown as Tony Harrison (22-1, 18 KOs) got the unanimous decision over Cecil McCalla (20-3, 7 KOs).