Jermell Charlo, the reigning undisputed junior middleweight champion, suffered an injury ahead of his fight against Tim Tszyu. This has put this showdown in jeopardy. Per ESPN, the fight would be postponed now because there is no way out. Charlo’s injury would take around two months to recover from.
The Australian boxing star has challenged Charlo for his four belts and the fight was most likely to take place on 28th January in Las Vegas. Tszyu, who holds phenomenal numbers (21-0, 15KOs) was seen as a threat to Charlo’s reign. The Hall of Famer boxer’s son was confident of his win. The 28-year-old was disappointed with this update. For him, this was a golden opportunity. But unfortunately, the intensity duo developed by going back and forth is now of no use until a new date comes into action.
ESPN RingSide reported this on Twitter, which sent fans into fury.
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Jermell Charlo has announced that he suffered a broken hand and his Jan. 28 fight against Tim Tszyu has been postponed.
The undisputed junior middleweight title fight will be rescheduled. (h/t @MikeCoppinger) pic.twitter.com/XTJkaGUhvI
— ESPN Ringside (@ESPNRingside) December 25, 2022
A fan wrote, “Wbo should strip him now.”
Wbo should strips him NOW !!!!!
— streetmoney871 #TeamVerde (@streetmoney871) December 25, 2022
Another fan speculated injury as an excuse. According to him, Charlo wants to enjoy the festive season instead of training in the camp.
Obviously wanted festive food and beers.
— Uncle K (@GirthWindFire_) December 25, 2022
🦬💩 only thing broke is PBC!!! this fight wasn't selling just like his brother's fight wasn't selling….then out of No Where " injuries" what a coincidence 🙄 🤔!!! ninja please
— Darryl Moore (@DarrylM51032740) December 25, 2022
These boxers man
— Uva 🇮🇹 🍇 (@thepolicy3225) December 25, 2022
Another disappointed fan asked the proof of injury.
Finally facing someone who could really threaten him and this happens, we’re going to need those X-rays
— KOAM 🏴🥊🏴☠️ (@bigbender295) December 25, 2022
Probably torn a back muscle from all that ducking
— Golfing Gutho (@Budulnya) December 25, 2022
Jermells had 4 fights since Dec 2019 and Tim would of been his 3rd since July 2021. Neither of the Charlo bros are very active in recent times and it's about time the big 4 sanctioning bodies start to set some minimum time and fight limits when it comes to fighters
— Paul (@magpiepaulie77) December 26, 2022
Overall, boxing fans are disappointed with the fighters. The fights they really want to see either collapse due to business reasons or fell into jeopardy due to injuries. On the other hand, the governing bodies of boxing are not able to take any action. This is the reason boxing is losing its fan base. The fans are investing in the hope of an exciting contest and what they get in the end is disappointment.
How did Jermell Charlo suffer the injury?
The 32-year-old is coming out with a dominating win over Brian Castano. After failing to secure a win in the first match, both fighters met in the rematch in May. Charlo, who came up with more determination, knocked Castano in the tenth round and became undisputed. Since then, this was his first title defense.
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According to Charlo, he hates this feeling, but he can not do anything about this. While sparring, Charlo threw a heavy punch, and as soon as it landed, he realized something had gone wrong.
After X-rays and MRI, he found that he has broken his hand in two places.
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