Unified WBC, WBA and IBF super welterweight world champion Jermell Charlo says he plans to knock out WBO world champion Brian Castaño when they meet May 14 on Showtime in a rematch of their draw last July. The winner will be undisputed 154lb champion.
“I want to knock this guy out. This is the Jermell from earlier, back when I was trying to end fights. I want to be that guy for 12 rounds now,” said Charlo. “I’m ready to win this fight impressively. I hope I get the judges who really understand boxing. Everyone is used to me knocking everyone out that when I don’t knock someone out, it’s an issue. This is a skillful sport, you have to pay the bills for this.
“I’m locked in a little bit different this time. I’m more dedicated than I’ve ever been. I’m hungrier. I don’t know what’s next after this opportunity in my life and I’m glad that God gave me the opportunity to face the same guy and just put on a better performance. This is about me being the best Jermell Charlo.
“I was having back spasms (in his preparation for the last fight). I want to say that I came into this camp doing things the old school way now. At first, I was being superstar Jermell Charlo. I put that aside and now this is about me digging deeper into the Jermell Charlo that I really am and testing myself with my training and swimming, running.”
So we will have this winner, Taylor, Haney/Kambosos, Spence/Crawford, Canelo, And maybe please heavyweight all undisputed this year?
Blah blah blah, let’s just see it in the ring…
Agree! He talks too much, and he has to talk his fists by The self!
Alright 12 rounds of showdown,
You’re gonna get caught. Just fight the same fight you did prior. Try to mix more of your punches. Good luck JC. Best man win.
If he tries he’s the one who is going to be knocked out ! Castano is a beast ! He knows that Castano won the first fight..
i agree castano is a beast will give charlo a lot of problems i see charlo beat up after 12 rounds if he lasts that long
i’m a fan of MEL… Jermal, well not so much.. 2 things worry me from that interview. 1- he’s going for the knock out. sounds like he is going to get gassed and Castano will definitely capitalize on that . Castano does have the potential to lay him out flat. 2- he is talking about back spasms. are they real OR is this just a setup “just in case” he loses, he can fall back on that. maybe high hopes but a small bit of doubt in the back of his mind?
I don’t know if he can knock out BC but I’ll give him his due , this charlo takes on some serious challenges and I enjoy watching his fights. Can’t wait to see this rematch !
34 wins and 18 KO’s, guess fans have been really disappointed and were expecting you to knockout those 16 lucky guys
I picked Castano in the first (1st) fight, and I believe Castano won. In the second (2nd) fight, I believe Castano will feel more comfortable/relaxed, while applying pressure and sharp combination punches. Therefore, for the 2nd fight, I pick Castano to win.