Jermall Charlo vs Jose Benavidez Jr date: UK start time, undercard and how to follow as WBC middlewe
Jermall Charlo makes his long-awaited return to the ring to take on Jose Benavidez Jr this evening.
The WBC middleweight champion hasn't fought in over two years due to a struggle with personal issues and mental health concerns.
Charlo (32-0, 22 KOs) now returns as the co-main event on the much-anticipated David Benavidez-Demetrius Andrade card.
The 33-year-old now ends his hiatus against Benavidez’s brother, Jose Jr however his title will not be put on the line.
However, he came in well over weight, leading to suggestions the fight would be cancelled, but it's still going ahead.
Charlo vs Benavidez Jr: Date and UK start time
This 10-round bout will take place on Saturday, November 25.
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The contest will be a 163-pound catchweight - meaning Charlo's 160-pound title will not be up for grabs.
The event will be held at the Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas from 1am UK time.
Ringwalks for Charlo vs Benavidez Jr is scheduled for 3am, but timings could change due to the length of other undercard fights.
It will be broadcast for fans in the UK on FITE TV - more info HERE - and Showtime PPV in the US.
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Charlo vs Benavidez Jr: Fight card
Subject to change...
- MAIN EVENT: David Benavidez vs. Demetrius Andrade
- Subriel Matias vs. Shohjahon Ergashev
- Hector Luis Garcia vs. Lamont Roach
- Jermall Charlo vs. Jose Benavidez Jr
- Sergey Lipinets vs. Michel Rivera
- Pablo Vicente vs. Muhammadkhuja Yaqubov
- Vito Mielnicki Jr. vs. Alexis Salazar Flores
- Daniel Blancas vs. Raiko Santana
- Israel Mercardo vs. Wesley Rivers
- Curmel Moton vs. Hunter Turbyfill
- Jabin Chollet vs. Jorge Perez
- Alex Holley vs. Allen Medina
Charlo vs Benavidez Jr: What has been said?
Charlo admitted to feeling pensive ahead of his long-awaited return.
Speaking at the pre-fight press conference, he said: "I’m a little anxious.
“A little nervous, see how I’m gonna do.”
“I just want everything to be how it always been.”
Meanwhile, Benavidez is eyeing a brutal win.
He said: “I’m gonna take him out.
“Imma stop him. A hundred percent guaranteed. I’ll put money on it.
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“I don’t really care what he’s doing, what people think. You know, I’m ready and I’m gonna come to eat. I’m gonna show who the real world champion is at 160.
“I feel like I finally got my man strength and I’m ready. I’m more excited than anything. I’m really motivated and I wanna get this show on the road. Imma give the people a good show, that’s for sure.”
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