The only thing that has been able to slow down undisputed 154-Pound world champion Jermell Charlo over recent years has been inactivity. The younger Charlo twin has fought just once in 2020, 2021, and 2022. Despite the inactivity, the Houston native has been able to unify all four junior middleweight world titles. Unfortunately, Charlo will be out of the ring a bit longer suffering a major setback that will keep the undisputed champ out of the ring a little longer. Charlo was scheduled to fight No. 1 contender Tim Tszyu, on January 28, that fight has now been officially postponed.
Charlo broke multiple bones in his left hand as a result of a sparring session in his home gym in Houston this past Tuesday. He had a bone
between the pinkie and ring finger and suffered a separate break in his thumb. The Houstonian got two opinions, visiting separate hand specialists in Houston. The hand has been placed in a cast, where it will remain for two months.
Tszyu, the son of former 140-pound world champ Kostya Tszyu, expressed disappointment in the postponement of the fight. Charlo stated, "It’s even more dangerous when a lion faces adversity and has to come back to defend the pride. I’ve been training since July, and I’ve been hitting harder than ever, and these are the things that happen when you push yourself to the limits. After my hand heals, I’m coming back stronger than ever to defend my legacy.’’
There has been no date or venue announced for the rescheduling of the bout.