Highlights
- Texas boxer Jermell Charlo was charged with assault against a family member and is now facing divorce proceedings and a restraining order.
- An audio recording has surfaced where Charlo admits to causing significant harm to a woman, possibly breaking her orbital bone.
- Charlo recently suffered a defeat against Canelo Alvarez, losing the opportunity to claim the undisputed super middleweight championship.
In Texas, Jermell Charlo was apprehended on Saturday and charged with misdemeanor assault, causing bodily injury to a family member. Records indicate that Charlo was released on Monday after posting bond. The identity of the alleged assault victim remains undisclosed.
Subsequently, on Tuesday, court records reveal that Charlo’s wife, Chyane Westbrook, filed for a temporary restraining order and initiated divorce proceedings against Charlo. The boxer is currently a unified light middleweight world champion, having previously held the undisputed championship in the same division.
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Alleged Audio of Jermell Charlo Confessing To Assaulting A Woman Surfaces
The Source Of The Audio Is Unclear
On Wednesday, an audio recording surfaced featuring Charlo discussing an incident where he admits to striking a woman, causing significant harm, possibly breaking her orbital bone, per Marca. The woman in question subsequently contacted the police. It remains uncertain whether this incident is the same as the most recent arrest.
In the recording, Charlo disparages the woman, describing her as acting tough but ultimately not being resilient. He recounts hitting her forcefully in the eye, resulting in significant swelling and discoloration. Despite this, she reported the incident to the police, prompting Charlo to criticize her actions, likening them to those of a “regular woman.”
This isn’t the first instance of Charlo facing legal issues related to violence against women. In 2018, he faced felony domestic violence charges for allegedly choking his then-girlfriend. Although he was ultimately acquitted, it seems that the current situation may pose greater challenges for him.
Saul “Canelo” Alvarez Dominant Over Twelve Rounds Against Jermell Charlo
Saul “Canelo” Alvarez has boxed professionally for eighteen years. On Saturday night against Jermell Charlo, he looked like he could go eighteen more.
Jermell Charlo Was Defeated By Canelo Alvarez
Charlo Didn’t Put Up Much Of A Fight
In his most recent bout, Charlo stepped up to the 168-pound weight class in September for a significant career opportunity against the reigning boxing star, Canelo Alvarez. Unfortunately, Charlo faced a challenging match, losing virtually every round and experiencing a knockdown in Round 7. The outcome resulted in a unanimous decision defeat, costing Charlo the chance to claim the undisputed super middleweight championship.
It’s worth noting that Jermell Charlo’s twin brother, Jermall Charlo, holds the title of WBC middleweight champion in a different weight class and has challenged Alvarez.