Former two-weight world champion Jermall Charlo has been denied an Australian visa, which means he’ll now not function on the undercard of Errol Spence Jr vs Tim Tszyu.
The 36-year-old was alleged to face Koen Mazoudier at Sydney’s Afterpay Enviornment on July 25, hoping to ascertain himself as a real super-middleweight contender.
His opponent, nonetheless, was hardly more likely to facilitate that plan, on condition that Mazoudier has at all times fought at 154lbs and stays a number of tiers beneath world stage.
However nonetheless, Charlo was decided to a minimum of blow off some cobwebs after having not fought since his ring return in opposition to Thomas LaManna in Might 2025.
It in the end proved a profitable comeback, leading to a sixth-round stoppage, even with the ‘Hit Man’ having incurred a year-and-a-half of inactivity.
However now, the American should stay out the ring for a short time longer, a minimum of till Al Haymon’s PBC finds him a brand new date and placement.
Taking to Instagram late final night time, Charlo expressed his frustration with being denied entry into Australia.
“Sadly, I will be unable to battle subsequent Saturday. I’ve been coaching nonstop for the final three months and was able to make an announcement. I need to apologise to all my followers and allow them to know I’ll preserve coaching and be again on a PBC occasion very quickly.”
Whereas Charlo has been faraway from the cardboard, one other former two-weight world champion within the type of Stephen Fulton has seemingly saved his place.
The 32-year-old will the truth is be going through Liam Wilson, a strong super-featherweight contender who is probably greatest recognized for his defeats to Emanuel Navarrete and Oscar Valdez.
