WBC World middleweight champion and Houston native Jermall Charlo, 32-0 (22) has not fought in nearly two years and has fought just twice since the start of the pandemic. The last time he was in the ring was in June of 2021. He scored a wide unanimous decision victory over Juan Macias Montiel in front of his home crowd at the Toyota Center. Despite the rampant inactivity, WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman has assured the boxing community that "Big Charlo" is in no danger of having his belt stripped. Sulaiman expressed his full support for his organization's middleweight title holder.
The WBC president met with Charlo and said of the meeting, “It was a wonderful meeting, very nice...He has been through complicated personal issues. He thanked the WBC for the support that we have given to him." He reaffirmed, “He is our champion, and he is coming forward." Charlo had multiple run-ins with the law, including assault charges following a dispute with his family. Those charges will not be pursued after The State of Texas submitted a Motion to Dismiss. He also had a 2021 incident at Privat Martini Bar on UTSA Blvd that led to three felony robbery warrants.
In recent days Youtube videos have surfaced of Charlo resuming training with legendary trainer Ronnie Shields at the famous Plex Gym. However, no return date or opponent has been mentioned.