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Jermall Charlo has elevated to number 2 in the WBA ranking in Super Middleweight after defeating traveler Thomas Lamanna for a technical knockout of the sixth round last Saturday night in Las Vegas.
The division of 168 LB is so weak that Charlo moves to number 2 is a reasonable thing. It is not as if there is a lot of talent in the weight class that deserves to be higher. The number 1 is Bektemir Melikuziev. The new temporary champion of the WBA is Armando Restenz, which dethroned the Caleb plant on Saturday night.
Armando Resendiz – WBA Interim
Charlo seemed impressive against Lamanna (39-6-1, 18 kos), leaving it in rounds 3, 4 and 5 before the contest was stopped for a second in round 6 by the doctor at the edge. Jermall did not look so bad for being two years away from the ring. He showed an elite level power everywhere and a fist that is probably the best of division. Charlo’s calendar was turned off and seemed to have some extra weight.
When the struggle stopped in the sixth round, Jermall increased the scores 60-52, 60-52 and 60-52.
Whoever comes out as the winner of the struggle of Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford could be interested in fighting a jerm, as he is now the most notable fighter after Plant’s defeat.
Jermall and Plant had planned to fight below, but it is questionable if they will now. The plant was hit by remaining last night by a 12 round divided decision. Ultimately, the decision will be from PBC.
Charlo can always fight his provisional WBA title and use the belt to place himself for a world title against the winner of Canelo-Crawford. However, you probably don’t need to take this risk. This would be a dangerous struggle for 35 -year -old Jermall. It does not make sense to assume the 26 -year -old renovation when you do not need it.
Charlo’s name recognition is more than enough. In addition, Canelo is said to be reluctant to fight the Mexicans. Thus, this rules out that Resendiz shot a title against him if he continues to keep the indisputable championship after his fight against Crawford on September 13.
Some fans complain on social media about the world ranking of the Jermall Boxing Association (34-0, 23 kos) so high after a 168-pound division struggle after a two-year dismissal. They feel that Charlo, 35, should have struggled more than once at 168 before being struck at the number 2 in the AMB rankings.
With the recent history of jerm of lengthy 2 -year breaks, it doesn’t make sense for a high ranking to be given. However, if Charlo disappears again, he will move after a year or two.
Last updated on 02/06/2025