Jermall Charlo Returns to the Ring Against Jose Benavidez Jr on November 25
Undefeated WBC middleweight champion Jermall Charlo is all set for his ring comeback, with a confirmed date of Saturday, November 25th at the Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas. Charlo will face former world title challenger Jose Benavidez Jr. This 10-round non-title bout at 160 lbs serves as the co-main event of the card, which will be headlined by the highly anticipated match between David Benavidez and Demetrius Andrade, live on Showtime PPV. The fight card also features IBF super lightweight champion Subriel Matias defending his title in a 12-round bout against Shohjahon Ergashev. Furthermore, Hector Luis Garcia will defend his WBA super featherweight title in a 12-round pay-per-view opener against former title challenger Lamont Roach. In the main event, undefeated two-time WBC super middleweight champion David Benavidez will take on unbeaten two-division world champion Demetrius Andrade. Benavidez, who holds the interim WBC super middleweight title, and Andrade will battle for the chance to challenge Canelo Alvarez for his undisputed 168-pound crown. Tom Brown, President of TGB Promotions, expressed his excitement about the fight card, stating, "Boxing fans will get a full feast of action on November 25 with three high-stakes fights leading up to the Showtime PPV main event between David Benavidez and Demetrius Andrade. Jermall Charlo will look to show why he’s the top middleweight in the world against the highly-motivated Jose Benavidez Jr." Jermall Charlo, with a flawless record of 31-0 and 22 knockouts, returns to the ring for the first time since his unanimous decision victory over Juan Macias Montiel in June 2021. Charlo also retained his WBC middleweight belt by defeating Sergiy Derevyanchenko in September 2020. Jose Benavidez Jr, hailing from Panorama City, California, with a record of 28-2-1 and 19 KOs, is eager to face Charlo after stopping Sladan Janjanin in the fifth round in his recent bout in August. Although he faced a setback with a majority decision loss against Danny Garcia in July 2022, he is determined to prove his mettle in the ring. The fight card promises a night of action-packed bouts, and fans can look forward to witnessing top-notch boxing on November 25th, where each fight could potentially steal the show. With Jermall Charlo's return and the clash between David Benavidez and Demetrius Andrade, the stage is set for an unforgettable night of boxing in Las Vegas.
