Jermall Charlo facts for kids
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| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
| Reach | 74 in |
| Born | May 19, 1990 Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Stance | Orthodox |
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| Total fights | 34 |
| Wins | 34 |
| Wins by KO | 23 |
Jermall Charlo (born May 19, 1990) is an American professional boxer. He has won world championships in two different weight classes. He held the International Boxing Federation (IBF) light middleweight title from 2015 to 2017. He also held the World Boxing Council (WBC) middleweight title from 2019 to 2024. His identical twin brother, Jermell Charlo, is also a professional boxer.
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Early Life and Boxing Start
Jermall is the older twin brother of Jermell Charlo. They both went to Alief Hastings High School in Houston, Texas. They started boxing because they followed their dad, who was also a boxer, to the gym.
Amateur Boxing Days
As an amateur boxer, Jermall hoped to join the 2008 U.S. Olympic team. However, he had to stop because of a toe injury. He continued boxing as an amateur for one more year. He finished with a great record of 65 wins and only 6 losses.
Professional Boxing Journey
Jermall Charlo started his professional boxing career in 2008. He quickly became known for his powerful punches and undefeated record.
Light Middleweight Division
Jermall began his professional journey in the light middleweight division.
Starting His Career Strong
On August 12, 2008, Charlo had his first professional fight. He won by technical knockout in the second round. He continued to win against various opponents, often by knockout. By the end of 2014, Charlo had won all 20 of his fights. Many of these wins came by knockout.
On March 28, 2015, Charlo faced Michael Finney. Charlo won every round and earned a unanimous decision victory. This showed he could win even when the fight went the full distance.
Winning a World Title
In September 2015, Charlo fought Cornelius Bundrage for the IBF light middleweight title. Charlo won the title with a powerful knockout in the third round. He knocked Bundrage down multiple times during the fight. This was a big moment for Charlo, as he became a world champion.
Defending His Title
A few weeks after winning the title, Charlo defended it against Wilky Campfort in November 2015. Charlo knocked Campfort down twice. The fight was stopped in the fourth round because Campfort could not see properly after a strong punch.
In May 2016, Charlo defended his title against former world champion Austin Trout. It was a close fight, but Charlo won by a unanimous decision after 12 rounds. He landed harder punches, especially in the first half of the fight.
Charlo's next title defense was against Julian Williams in December 2016. Charlo kept his IBF light middleweight title by stopping Williams in the fifth round. He knocked Williams down with a strong jab in the second round. In the fifth round, Charlo landed a powerful uppercut that dropped Williams again. The referee stopped the fight after another series of punches.
Moving to Middleweight
In February 2017, Charlo decided to move up to the middleweight division. He had been finding it hard to make the light middleweight limit. He wanted to challenge himself and fight bigger names.
Becoming a Mandatory Challenger
On July 29, 2017, Charlo fought Jorge Sebastian Heiland in a fight to decide who would be the mandatory challenger for the WBC middleweight title. Charlo won by stopping Heiland in the fourth round. Heiland had an injured leg, which made it difficult for him to continue. This win made Charlo the top challenger for the WBC middleweight title.
Winning an Interim Title
In April 2018, Charlo fought Hugo Centeno Jr. for the Interim WBC middleweight title. Charlo won the title by knocking out Centeno in the second round. He landed a strong left hook followed by a right hand. After this win, Charlo called out other top middleweight champions.
First Interim Title Defense
In December 2018, Charlo defended his WBC interim middleweight title against Matt Korobov. Charlo won by a unanimous decision after 12 rounds. It was a challenging fight, and Korobov landed many good punches. Charlo showed his toughness and managed to win the later rounds.
Becoming Full WBC Champion
In June 2019, Charlo fought Brandon Adams in his hometown of Houston. During the week of the fight, Charlo was made the full WBC middleweight champion. He won the fight by a clear unanimous decision, dominating most of the rounds.
Continuing His Reign
In December 2019, Charlo defended his title against Irish boxer Dennis Hogan. Charlo delivered a spectacular knockout in the seventh round. He knocked Hogan down twice during the fight, showing his powerful punching ability.
In September 2020, Charlo faced Sergiy Derevyanchenko, who was considered his toughest opponent yet. Charlo used his powerful jab and height advantage to win by unanimous decision after 12 rounds. It was a tough fight, but Charlo's punches were more accurate.
In June 2021, Charlo defended his title against Juan Macias Montiel. Charlo won by unanimous decision, keeping control throughout the fight. Montiel landed some strong body shots, but Charlo's power punches were too much.
Time Away and Return to Boxing
After his fight in June 2021, Charlo faced a period of inactivity. He had to deal with personal challenges and injuries, including a back injury. The WBC, the boxing organization, supported him during this time. They understood that taking time off for well-being was important.
In November 2023, Charlo returned to the ring to fight José Benavidez Jr.. This was a non-title fight at a slightly heavier weight. Charlo won the fight by unanimous decision, showing he was still a sharp and dominant boxer. This was his first fight in 29 months.
Losing the WBC Title
In May 2024, the WBC decided to strip Charlo of his middleweight title. This meant he no longer held the championship. The WBC explained that they had been patient with his inactivity but needed to move forward. They still offered to support him as he continued his boxing journey.
Super Middleweight Division
After losing his middleweight title, Charlo moved up to the super middleweight division.
New Beginnings
In May 2025, Charlo made his return to the ring in the super middleweight division against Thomas LaManna. He won the fight by TKO in the fifth round, scoring three knockdowns. This victory showed that Charlo was back and ready to compete in a new weight class.
Professional Boxing Record
| 34 fights | 34 wins | 0 losses |
| By knockout | 23 | 0 |
| By decision | 11 | 0 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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| 34 | Win | 34–0 | Thomas Lamanna | TKO | 6 (12), 0:05 | May 31, 2025 | Michelob Ultra Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 33 | Win | 33–0 | José Benavidez Jr. | UD | 10 | Nov 25, 2023 | Michelob Ultra Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 32 | Win | 32–0 | Juan Macias Montiel | UD | 12 | Jun 19, 2021 | Toyota Center, Houston, Texas, U.S. | Retained WBC middleweight title |
| 31 | Win | 31–0 | Sergiy Derevyanchenko | UD | 12 | Sep 26, 2020 | Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S. | Retained WBC middleweight title |
| 30 | Win | 30–0 | Dennis Hogan | TKO | 7 (12), 0:28 | Dec 7, 2019 | Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S. | Retained WBC middleweight title |
| 29 | Win | 29–0 | Brandon Adams | UD | 12 | Jun 29, 2019 | NRG Arena, Houston, Texas, U.S. | Retained WBC middleweight title |
| 28 | Win | 28–0 | Matt Korobov | UD | 12 | Dec 22, 2018 | Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S. | Retained WBC interim middleweight title |
| 27 | Win | 27–0 | Hugo Centeno Jr. | KO | 2 (12), 0:55 | Apr 21, 2018 | Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S. | Won vacant WBC interim middleweight title |
| 26 | Win | 26–0 | Jorge Sebastian Heiland | TKO | 4 (12), 2:13 | Jul 29, 2017 | Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 25 | Win | 25–0 | Julian Williams | KO | 5 (12), 2:06 | Dec 10, 2016 | Galen Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | Retained IBF light middleweight title |
| 24 | Win | 24–0 | Austin Trout | UD | 12 | May 21, 2016 | The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | Retained IBF light middleweight title |
| 23 | Win | 23–0 | Wilky Campfort | TKO | 4 (12), 1:16 | Nov 28, 2015 | The Bomb Factory, Dallas, Texas, U.S. | Retained IBF light middleweight title |
| 22 | Win | 22–0 | Cornelius Bundrage | KO | 3 (12), 2:33 | Sep 12, 2015 | Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, U.S. | Won IBF light middleweight title |
| 21 | Win | 21–0 | Michael Finney | UD | 10 | Mar 28, 2015 | Pearl Concert Theater, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 20 | Win | 20–0 | Lenny Bottai | KO | 3 (12), 0:38 | Dec 13, 2014 | MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 19 | Win | 19–0 | Norberto Gonzalez | TKO | 7 (8), 1:23 | Sep 11, 2014 | The Joint, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 18 | Win | 18–0 | Hector Munoz | RTD | 4 (10) 3:00 | Apr 26, 2014 | StubHub Center, Carson, California, U.S. | |
| 17 | Win | 17–0 | Joseph De los Santos | KO | 5 (8), 0:29 | Dec 13, 2013 | Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S. | |
| 16 | Win | 16–0 | Rogelio De la Torre | TKO | 7 (8), 1:50 | Sep 12, 2013 | MGM Grand Premier Ballroom, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 15 | Win | 15–0 | Antwone Smith | KO | 2 (10), 2:23 | Aug 9, 2013 | Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S. | |
| 14 | Win | 14–0 | Luis Hernandez | TKO | 2 (6), 2:26 | Jun 1, 2013 | BB&T Center, Sunrise, Florida, U.S. | |
| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Orlando Lora | RTD | 4 (8), 3:00 | Apr 20, 2013 | Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas, U.S. | |
| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Gilbert Venegas | KO | 3 (8), 1:24 | Mar 2, 2013 | Our Lady of the Lake University Gym, San Antonio, Texas, U.S. | |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Josh Williams | RTD | 5 (8) 3:00 | Jan 26, 2013 | The Joint, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Edgar Perez | RTD | 4 (8) 3:00 | Dec 8, 2012 | Business Expo Center, Anaheim, California, U.S. | |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Sean Rawley Wilson | TKO | 5 (6), 2:21 | Mar 24, 2012 | Reliant Arena, Houston, Texas, U.S. | |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Eric Draper | KO | 1 (6), 1:32 | Sep 23, 2011 | Hard Rock Live, Hollywood, Florida, U.S. | |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Deon Nash | RTD | 2 (4), 0:10 | Aug 28, 2010 | Moody Gardens, Galveston, Texas, U.S. | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Carlos Garcia | UD | 4 | Oct 24, 2009 | Roberto Clemente Coliseum, San Juan, Puerto Rico | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Deon Nash | UD | 6 | Jul 11, 2009 | San Miguel Arena, Houston, Texas, U.S. | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Terrell Davis | TKO | 2 (4), 2:07 | Jun 6, 2009 | Convention Center, Washington, D.C., U.S. | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Anthony Bowman | UD | 4 | Apr 25, 2009 | Fitzgeralds Casino and Hotel, Tunica Resorts, Mississippi, U.S. | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Mario Hernandez | UD | 4 | Oct 10, 2008 | Desert Diamond Casino, Tucson, Arizona, U.S. | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Cimarron Davis | TKO | 2 (4), 0:47 | Aug 12, 2008 | Quick Trip Ballpark, Grand Prairie, Texas, U.S. |
Boxing Titles Held
Jermall Charlo has held several important titles in his boxing career:
Major World Titles
- IBF Light Middleweight Champion (154 pounds)
- WBC Middleweight Champion (160 pounds)
Interim World Titles
- WBC Interim Middleweight Champion (160 pounds)
Special Honorary Titles
- WBC Freedom 2021 Champion
More About Boxing
- List of world light-middleweight boxing champions
- List of world middleweight boxing champions
See also
In Spanish: Jermall Charlo para niños
