Jermell Charlo, nicknamed ‘Iron Man’, is a professional boxer from the United States. He has been boxing since 2008 and as of December 2022, he holds the IBF World Super Welter, WBA Super World Super Welter, WBC World Super Welter, and WBO World Super Welter titles.
Player Profile
Jermell DeAvante Charlo was born on May 19, 1990, in Lafayette, Louisiana in the United States. He has a twin brother and he started boxing when he was 17 years old.
| Height / weight | 1.8 m / 72 kg |
| Born | 19 May 1990 |
| Nationality |
United States
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| Playing Style | Orthodox |
| Nickname | Iron Man |
As of 2022, he lives in and fights out of Richmond, Texas in the United States. He stands 183 cm tall and his reach is listed at 185 cm.
Career
Charlo made his professional debut in April 2008, beating Jesus Villareal in Las Vegas. As of December 2022, he has had 37 fights, winning 35, losing one and one fight ended in a draw.
He won his first professional title on January 26, 2013, when he beat Harry Joe Yorgey, downing three times. This win gave him the WBC Continental Americas Super Welterweight title. In June 2013, he won the IBF USBA Super Welterweight title from Demetrius Hopkins.
He won the vacant WBC World Super Welterweight title on May 21, 2016, beating John Jackson in Las Vegas. He defended this title three times through to 2019. In 2020, he picked up the IBF World Super Welterweight and the WBA Super World Super Welterweight title after beating Jeison Rosario.
In July 2021, he added the WBO World Super Welterweight title to his name after beating Brian Carlos Costano. In May 2022, he defended all four of his titles in a rematch with Castano.
Career Record
Total Fights - 37
- Wins - 35
- Wins by KO - 19
- Losses - 1
- Draws - 1
