Jermall Charlo destroyed his opponent today, Thomas Lamanna, repeatedly calling him “butt” And he clearly upset him during a virtual press conference to promote a 10-round fight at PBC in Prime Video on May 31 at Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas.
33-year-old Lamanna was low during a virtual press conference, but Charlo decided to offend him, marking him as “asshole”. It didn’t make sense to offend him because he was not brought as a pretender at the highest level. If Jermall thinks Lamanna is an asshole, why did he agree to fight him?
Charlo could choose a good one like Oslyys Iglesias, and he would take the opportunity to fight him. I don’t think Jermall is physically able to fight someone with Iglesias without blurring. He lost too much from the game from about four years of inactivity.
Persistent effects?
Charlo did not sound or looked good today, looking half. He could barely open his eyes.
Today he was disturbingly leisurely and did not sound like he used to be in his career. It is not clear whether his fighting with Sergiy Derevyanchenko and Juan Macias Montiel had an impact on him, causing he spoke released because of. It sounded groggy.
I hope that Jermall can still fight because he can lose to Lamanna. In the last fight of his Charlo two years ago against Jose Benavidez JR looked as if there was only 60% of what he was once, paying a 29-month release. It has now been turned off for two years and can be at 50%. Is it enough for Jermall to defeat Lamanna? Probably, but he will not cope well with the plant, Berlanga or anyone who will face if it is half -decent.
The former world champion with two Charlo divisions (33-0, 22 KO) returns after two years of release and uses Lamanna (39-5-1, 18 KO) to pull out rust to prepare him for a greater fight.
Thomas Lamanna: “This is the biggest fight in my life. He is who he is and we will reach it,” said Lamanna during today Virtual PBC press conference. “It was the biggest name and the biggest opportunity. Yes, why not?
Jermall Charlo: “This is a larger fish for frying and I just hope that Thomas can return to his elated family,” said Jermall, asked what he can’t wait for when he fights with Lamanna on May 31. “I just want the best, Thomas. I don’t mean any harm. I’m ready to go back to the ring. These two years helped me. These two years stronger.
Lamanna: “I do not let the houses get into my head. It sounds like af **** Dziwak. Ancient, like, frosty.”
Since then, however, the Baltimore man’s life has been extremely hard. A first-time exhibition with YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul, scheduled for November, was canceled after Davis found himself at the center of domestic violence allegations.
Further allegations led to “Tank” losing his WBA belt and being declared champion during his hiatus, but earlier this year reports surfaced that he could return against former foe and current WBC interim super lightweight champion Isaac Cruz.
After Ryan Garcia posted, it’s yet another former foe of Davis who is now calling for a rematch social media his intention to secure a second fight.
“I pray I get a tank rematch one day. I need it back on equal footing. I need it!!!”
Garcia suffered a seventh-round loss to Davis when they met in April 2023, but “King Ry” has repeatedly said since the fight that he was far from his best as it was a 136-pound catchweight fight with a 10-pound rehydration clause.
“I think there will be a large split in boxing now,” promoter Matchroom Hearn told the media. “If you go with Zuffa, you’re out of the governing bodies. I think that’s really what it’s going to have to be like.”
Hearn’s comments come at a time when Zuffa Boxing is gaining momentum and gaining attention from fighters and promoters across the sport. The long-term question was whether the events would interact with the WBC, WBA, IBF and WBO systems, or go in a different direction.
Hearn explained his position.
“If you sign with Zuffa, you can’t win the world championship,” he said. “You can’t have it both ways.”
He pointed to the recent movement to include titleholders and challengers, arguing that fighters who leave the customary route are giving up some of what boxing has historically valued most.
“Legacy will always be the answer,” Hearn said.
This line leads to a real fight under the headlines. Zuffa can offer money, platform power and stern promotion via TKO. Time-honored boxing still offers belts, rankings and the story behind becoming a champion.
Many competitors will try to secure both if possible. Hearn is doubtful whether the balance can be maintained.
Hearn also criticized recent arguments against the Ali Act and said income transparency remains one of the strongest protections for combatants in the current US system.
Whether fans agree with Hearn or not, he touched on something real. Boxing may be heading down two separate paths, and fighters will soon have to decide which is more vital.
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Moses Itauma is willing to face the uncompromising heavyweight veteran after his last fight, a methodical fifth-round stoppage victory over Jermaine Franklin.
The 21-year-old showed his world-class potential last month, scoring a third-round knockout before stopping the typically tough Franklin with a powerful uppercut.
Itauma has since been named mandatory challenger for the WBO title, putting him in pole position to face the winner of the Fabio Wardley vs. Daniel Dubois fight at the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester on May 9.
However, this highly developed talent is ranked No. 1 in the WBA and No. 2 in the WBC, which gives him several options to consider before his next assignment.
As for a potential fight with Deontay Wilder, Itauma said DAZN in preparations for the American’s fight with Derek Chisora, that he would be open to fighting him.
“If he wins, yes. You have to weigh the risk against the reward. What do you get [from fighting] his?
“He is a legend in the sport and I really respect him, but you have to weigh the pros and cons.”
After suffering two knockdowns and beating Chisora by split decision earlier this month, former world champion Wilder is looking for another chance.
I’m talking to ESPNThe 40-year-old said he was not in the mood to avoid potential opponents, including Itauma, who made a huge impression on him against Franklin.
“I’m a heavyweight. All the other characters are heavyweights. Why not? I’m not [dodging] anyone.
“I didn’t know who Moses was, but I saw his last fight with Franklin… What a damn KO. He seems like a potential champion. Why not test him?”
Since their confused encounter, Chisora has demanded an immediate rematch with Wilder, who will likely face an alternate opponent in his next fight.
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