Jermall Charlo vs. Juan Macias Montiel - June 19, 2021

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Charlo-Montiel press conference

Unbeaten WBC middleweight world champion Jermall Charlo (31-0, 22 KOs) and challenger Juan Macías Montiel (22-4-1, 22 KOs) previewed their upcoming showdown during a virtual press conference Wednesday. They collide on SHOWTIME June 19 from the Toyota Center in Houston.

“Montiel is going to see on June 19 that Jermall Charlo is for real,” – Charlo

“My record speaks for itself. I am all about the knockout and that’s what I’m coming for on June 19,” – Montiel

In case you don’t know, Montiel’s big claim to fame was his first round KO of James Kirkland last December. All 22 of his wins are by KO.

JERMALL CHARLO

“This is going to be fireworks. This is going to be a fight. I come to put on a good show in front of my city. Get ready to tune in. This is going down, all the way down. There’s no way I’m letting Montiel take anything from me.

“There’s no pressure for me. I’m a fighter and pro at what I do. It’s my legacy on the line. So no matter what, I have to continue to be great. I have the best trainer in the world in Ronnie Shields and I’m so ready for this fight.

“I know Montiel is going to bring a strong challenge and try to knock me out. You put the pressure on yourself that way though. Normally when people talk trash, I lay them out. I’m going to be prepared. My mental has matched up with my physical ability and I’m stronger than ever.

“Montiel is a pressure fighter who fights from both stances. He’s strong with both hands and he’s going to try to fight fire with fire.

“When you’re the world champion, everyone wants to beat you. It doesn’t matter who they put in front of you, because they’re all training their hardest. He’s going to be in shape, but I’m going to be just as fast, strong and smart. My title is on the line, so I have to defend it.

“Bring on the power. I want the power. He better be as strong as he’s talking. I want to feel the power. I’ll show you what I do with the power.

“I’m enjoying my life. I’m enjoying being the best Jermall Charlo I can be. I enjoy the competition that they give me. I’m never okay or satisfied with being where I’m at. He’s going to see on June 19 that Jermall Charlo is for real.

“I’m making 160-pounds perfectly right now. I’m not finished at 160-pounds. There are bigger fights ahead of me though. No matter what happens, those bigger fights are coming. Right now, I’ve got something for Montiel.

“I’m giving you the best Jermall Charlo that I can give you. Montiel is going to come forward and give me some power. I’m going to put it in my pocket and charge my phone with it. You’re going to see a great night of boxing on June 19.

“I get a chance to fight for my community and my people on June 19. It’s going to be an amazing night of boxing. Everyone who stands up for me, I get to stand back up for them.”

JUAN MACÍAS MONTIEL

“I’m excited and I’m ready. This is a dream fight that I’ve been waiting for all my life. We’ve been getting ready for months and I’m more than ready to step up to this challenge.

“Whoever thinks this is an easy fight for Jermall, doesn’t know me at all. That’s like saying a spark can’t light a forest on fire. I’m going to show on June 19 that I’m more than up to the challenge of showing who Juan Macías Montiel is.

“I don’t see any weaknesses in Charlo’s game. He’s number one for a reason. I’m going to have to fight him to the best of my abilities. He’s at the top of his game and I respect what he brings.

“I think I have matured since my losses. I have trained very smart for this opportunity. I’m not going to let this slip away because of anything that I didn’t do.

“My record speaks for itself. I am all about the knockout and that’s what I’m coming for on June 19. I’ve been perfecting my whole game since my last fight. The power is definitely going to be the key for me.

“I had to overcome a lot of adversity against Hugo Centeno Jr. I was not 100% healthy in that fight, but all of that is behind me now. I’m not looking back, everything is focused on June 19 right now.

“I have never had a training camp as long as this one. We’ve upped the intensity and put focus on getting more rest and better nutrition. Everything that I could need as a fighter has gone into this training.

“I feel blessed to be able to achieve my dream of fighting for a world title. That’s going to be my sole focus on June 19. I’m going to make my dream come true.

“It’s a dream come true to fight a champion like Charlo. If I keep doing things the way I’ve done, I feel like I’ll show that I deserve this opportunity.”

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Jermall Charlo vs. Juan Macias Montiel Sanctioned For WBC "Freedom Belt"



According to the sanctioning body, the belt was generated to "commemorate Juneteenth Day, which emancipated slavery in the state of Texas."

The WBC will also hold a special event on the same day in New York City, at Gleason's Gym in Brooklyn.

"The World Boxing Council gamily spans one hundred and seventy nations worldwide, irrespective of race, color and creed. The winners of the cherished green and gold belt are lauded for their magnificent dedication and wonderful achievements. That is our definition, and it remains our gold standard," said the WBC in a statement.

"In New York City, the WBC will have an outdoor celebration sponsored by WBC Cares and Gleason’s Gym. Here, under the Dumbo Extension, Grammy Award winning musician, NabateIsle’s will play when a replica of this magnificent WBC Freedom belt is presented to the Eagle Academy for Young Men of Harlem, by Borough President, Eric Adams. The festival will also be commemorating the 40th anniversary of Boxer’s Day, in honor of Joe Louis.

"The Juneteenth Freedom belt, is part of the historic celebration for fundamental rights of emancipation underlining the fact that all children, women and men are born equal. It is epitomized by the famous quote of journalist Jimmy Cannon about Joe Louis, which said: “Joe is a credit to his race…the human race.”"

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Nice looking belt.

[ironbeard]

Wth is Charlo thinking with this garbage match?

We have people on here criticizing Lomassiah and Tank for their opponents and this dude is literally fighting a can.

I hope the kid clips Charlo in the first and makes it life and death.

[maverick23]

Wth is Charlo thinking with this garbage match?

We have people on here criticizing Lomassiah and Tank for their opponents and this dude is literally fighting a can.

I hope the kid clips Charlo in the first and makes it life and death.

Not only that but he’s competing with 3 other shows in the US with one being a PPV. Going to be difficult to get much attention.

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Full picture

[margaret thatcher]

would be a bit silly if a mexican guy beat an afro american guy for the anti-slavery belt

[Bandog]

Another pointless fight by Charlo. I would have rather him accepted the $7 million to fight Andrade.

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Fight Week!!

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Press Release | Non-TV Undercard

Texas native Miguel “El Michoacano” Flores will highlight the non-televised undercard lineup in a featherweight attraction on Saturday, June 19 as the former world title challenger enters the ring for an eight-round bout from Toyota Center in Houston in a Premier Boxing Champions event.

The event is promoted by Lions Only Promotions and TGB Promotions. Tickets for the live event are on sale now and can be purchased at toyotacenter.com.

Unbeaten WBC Middleweight World Champion Jermall Charlo will headline the night in a title defense against hard-hitting Juan Macias Montiel live on Showtime, on a telecast that begins at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.

The non-televised undercard will also see Mexico’s Alexis Salazar (23-3, 9 KOs) take on Argentina’s Jairo Rayman (16-1-1, 7 KOs) in a 10-round middleweight clash, 22-year-old prospect Desmond Lyons (6-2, 2 KOs) entering the ring for a six-round lightweight bout, welterweight Willie Jones (7-2, 4 KOs) competing in a six-round attraction and New Orleans-native Michael Angeletti (2-0, 1 KO) fighting in a four-round super bantamweight affair.

Flores (24-4, 12 KOs) will look to bounce back from a pair of defeats against top tier fighters when he steps into the ring on June 19. The 28-year-old from Spring, Texas most recently dropped a December 2020 contest to Eduardo Ramirez after going the distance with four-division champion Leo Santa Cruz in a November 2019 super featherweight title bout. Flores turned pro in 2009 at just 17-years-old and was victorious in his first 22 bouts.

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Are we getting this in the UK?

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Jermall Charlo vs Juan Macias Montiel weigh-in live

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Charlo vs. Montie Predictions

Scott Christ (36-10-2)

I’d like this fight a whole lot more if Juan Macias Montiel were an actual contender, but what can you do? He was run over in two rounds by Jaime Munguia in 2017 and his 3-0-1 since then, drawing with Hugo Centeno Jr and beating a beyond washed version of James Kirkland.

The old “puncher’s chance” is here, I suppose, because Montiel really can crack a bit, but he’s not an enormously overpowering puncher, either. Charlo is a very good fighter at worst, but sadly is back to this second-tier stuff after quieting some critics with his win over Sergiy Derevyanchenko. It’s not really Charlo’s fault that PBC don’t have any middleweights; he could force something if he really wanted to force it, but with GGG tied up with Ryota Murata, it seems, that takes two good fights out of the equation, and then you’re left with Demetrius Andrade. Nobody beyond Chris Mannix is going to go nuts forcing a fight with Demetrius Andrade involved. There are reasons for that that make Andrade look good and bad.

Anyway, I’m stalling, because I can’t imagine there’s much anyone has to say here. Charlo is a more talented, more well-rounded, more complete fighter. He can win by playing this safe and he can win by pressing the action. The latter is the only way Montiel even has a prayer, because he can’t out-box Jermall. Charlo UD-12

Wil Esco (38-8-2)

Forgive me for not seeing silver lining in this fight but this match-up really doesn’t move me whatsoever. Jermall Charlo’s win over Sergey Derevyanchenko his last time out is certainly a great win but I would personally like to see him consistently face more compelling opposition. No disrespect to Juan Macias Montiel, Dennis Hogan, Brandon Adams, Matt Korobov, but those just aren’t fights that really get my juices flowing. Jermall Charlo has proven to be an elite level fighter at 160 and he needs to be in with other elite fighters, whether that be Demetrius Andrade, Gennadiy Golovkin, or perhaps Canelo Alvarez. As far as Montiel is concerned, I don’t think he poses too much of a threat here. Charlo TKO-10

Patrick L. Stumberg (37-9-2)

Let the record show that I actually enjoy watching Montiel operate; he’s got this sort of casual switch-hitting stroll with plenty of power behind it that’s both unique and entertaining. It’s not going to work against Charlo, but I did want to give credit where it’s due.

Despite having slight edges in height and reach, Montiel’s going to be at the mercy of Charlo’s jab all night. Even a highly adept pressure fighter in Sergiy Derevyanchenko struggled to force his way into the pocket and I can’t see Montiel moseying his way in without getting eaten alive. Even if Montiel does force a brawl, history suggests that Charlo can take his best shots better than vice-versa. He may get in some good licks along the way, but expect him to succumb to 1-2s in the latter half of the fight. Charlo TKO-8

And the staff winner is...

Jermall Charlo (3-0)!

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Jermall weighed 160.4 pounds!

Montiel was on weight.

Jermall has to come back and weigh again.

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Charlo Makes Weight, Will Defend WBC Belt Against Montiel; Alameda Still Overweight

[KiwiRider]

Anyone tempted to have a teeny tiny flutter on Montiel?
33-1
Charlo made weight, but didn't look that happy...

[Bandog]

omg! is this a double Charolo PPV event? Where can I buy?

[skanksta]

Anyone tempted to have a teeny tiny flutter on Montiel?
33-1
Charlo made weight, but didn't look that happy...

Yes - I've backed Maciel.

Maciel is up for this and can bang - ergo he has a more than 3% chance of winning against a possibly weight-drained 'Mall.
Probably, only about 4% but still.., gotta do it.

[margaret thatcher]

mall vs son of munguia

[skanksta]

Got the short straw and will be watching this tonight.
Still, should be good...

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Date: Saturday, June 19, 2021
Start Time: 9pm ET | 8pm CT (Local) | 6pm PT | 2am BST
Location: Toyota Center - Houston, TX
US TV: Showtime
Streaming: Showtime

*Fight card subject to change.

Main Card (Showtime)

WBC World Middleweight Championship
Jermall Charlo (31-0, 22 KOs) vs. Juan Macias Montiel (22-4-2, 22 KOs)

10 Round Lightweight Bout
Isaac Cruz (21-1-1, 15 KOs) vs. Francisco Vargas (27-2-2, 19 KOs)

10 Round Super Bantamweight Bout
Angelo Leo (20-1, 9 KOs) vs. Aaron Alameda (25-1, 13 KOs)

Undercard (non-televised)

8 Round Featherweight Bout
Miguel Flores vs. Diuhl Olguin

10 Round Middleweight Bout
Alexis Salazar vs. Jairo Rayman

6 Round Lightweight Bout
Desmond Lyons vs. Jose Israel Ibarra

6 Round Welterweight Bout
Willie Jones vs. Brian Jones

4 Round Super Bantamweight Bout
Michael Angeletti vs. Luis Javier Valdes

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Got the short straw and will be watching this tonight.
Still, should be good...

Where you watching?

[margaret thatcher]

cruz vs vargas looks like it could be a total war

[skanksta]

2 great undercard fights - Leo vs Ala starting now if anyone fancies scoring...?

[ironbeard]

Leo v Alameda is looking a solid battle.