Jermall Charlo vs. Maciej Sulecki | Showtime - Who wins?

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WBC Middleweight World Champion Jermall Charlo Battles Maciej Sulecki in Juneteenth Celebration in his Hometown of Houston Saturday, June 18 Live on SHOWTIME® From Toyota Center

Headlining Premier Boxing Champions Event

HOUSTON – June 1, 2022 – Unbeaten WBC Middleweight World Champion Jermall Charlo and former title challenger Maciej Sulecki previewed their upcoming championship showdown during a virtual press conference Wednesday before they meet on Saturday, June 18 live on SHOWTIME from Toyota Center in Houston in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

Charlo will hold a Juneteenth celebration in his hometown for the second-straight year on June 18, headlining in Houston again after defeating Juan Montiel in an action-fight last year at Toyota Center. Charlo seeks a fifth successful middleweight title defense but will have to get by the veteran Sulecki, who has gone the distance with former champions Daniel Jacobs and Demetrius Andrade and has added longtime Polish contender Andrzej Fonfara to his training team ahead of this fight.

The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® telecast will also feature undefeated top super bantamweight contender Ra’eese Aleem battling Mike Plania in the 10-round co-main event, and unbeaten lightweight contender Frank Martin facing Panama’s Ricardo Núñez in the 10-round telecast opener at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT

Tickets for the live event, which is promoted by Lions Only Promotions and TGB Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased at toyotacenter.com. Martin vs. Núñez is promoted in association with Man Down Promotions.

Here is what Charlo and Sulecki had to say Wednesday:

JERMALL CHARLO

“Juneteenth is my day and I’m happy to be performing again on the main stage in my city at Toyota Center. It’s going to be a great night of boxing against another tough opponent. I’m ready to get in there.

“My opponents always talk. Once they get in there with me, they see that it’s a whole different story. I wanted someone like him who will come in not scared and ready to fight. That’s what I need.

“I’m in my prime and I’m ready for everybody. No matter who they put in front of me, I’ll make the adjustments and get the win. All those names are just names to me.

“Sulecki is a good challenger. A lot of people might not know him but he’s been in there with top competition. This is the right timing for this fight against a strong opponent. I’m ready for whatever he brings. He says he can beat my tactics, but once he’s in there he’s going to have to survive.

“I’m not in a rush. I’m the champion at 160 pounds. So these guys have to fight me no matter what. I have my sights set on bigger opposition. We’ll move forward when it’s time. If I have to move up to 168 to do that, let’s look at the drawing board after this fight.

“Juneteenth is a big holiday in my city and my town. It started in Galveston only 30 miles away from Houston. It’s a holiday here and I’m the best person to represent it at this time. I’m thankful to fight Juneteenth weekend.

“I’m very familiar with Sulecki. I’ve trained with one of his friends and he’ll be able to tell him what that heat is going to be like in the ring.

“This is going to be another war. I’m going to be in the pocket and ready to go. Whatever he does, I’ll make the adjustments. If I hit him with something flush, I’m going to knock him out.

“It motivated me to see my brother Jermell capture those goals that we’ve both always wanted. That’s something that I want to do. Sulecki is standing in front of that goal right now. Everyone wants to be champion, but not everyone is destined to be a champion.

“I’m fighting to get the biggest names and get the biggest fights. I’m fighting for my legacy. I’m fighting for something way bigger than just fighting Sulecki.”

MACIEJ SULECKI

“I took this fight because I like to be the underdog. I like to go into the lion’s den, I’m comfortable there. I took this fight because I believe I’m the better fighter. I’m ready to take my chance. I live for that moment to fight against one of the best fighters in the world.

“I don’t think Charlo is a better fighter than Andrade or Jacobs. I think they’re all similar fighters. Charlo is still a great fighter with an explosive punch. I’m just ready for this fight. I’m going to make it all happen on June 18 in the ring.

“Both fights against Jacobs and Andrade have prepared me for this fight. Charlo has made mistakes before and I want to exploit those mistakes. I know what it takes at this level now.

“Charlo is a different fighter than past opponents and I respect him for being a champion. I’m ready to face the best Charlo possible on June 18 and my only focus is on winning this fight.

“Words don’t win fights. This is going to be a different story than my other fights against top guys. I’ve been here before and training hard and I’m just ready to show everything on June 18.

“Since I was a child I always dreamed of that green belt. This is the fight of my life. I’ve done everything that I needed to do to get to this moment. I want to be the new champion on June 18.

“The talking doesn’t matter, it just matters what happens in the ring. I don’t think about anything but what I have to do. We prepared very well for this fight. Charlo is strong, but I have a good right hand too.

“I’m here because I always give my best. For the fans who are watching this fight, they’re going to see a lot of emotion and fire from me. I’m going to show everyone that I’m a great fighter and I’m not afraid of anyone. Charlo will bring the same thing and I know we’ll give the fans a great fight. I can’t wait to step into the ring on June 18. The ring will clarify everything.”

[apollo creed]

Probably Charlo is getting paid very well to fight these low opposition. So why he would take risky fights?

[gregregegg]

Probably Charlo is getting paid very well to fight these low opposition. So why he would take risky fights?

to gain respect....

But thats the question, does the respect of randoms mean anything to a pro boxer? should it? whos to say, if you can make a couple of million KOing sandwich artists then why the fornicate fight a killer.

[margaret thatcher]

great job mall fighting a dude 107-120'd by andrade, big big fight

[apollo creed]

Mall is just milking his status and his belt before he's gonna move up at 168 where Plant and Benavidez are waiting him.

[Ruthless-RKO]

[apollo creed]

"big fight"? lol

So basically Canelo needs to keep ignoring these fighters(Andra, Charla, Bena, Mung), so that their handlers to match them each other?

[daz74]

Fight is off, Charlo injured back. Or are they lining up unification with Andrade ?

[Bandog]

Fight is off, Charlo injured back. Or are they lining up unification with Andrade ?

Andrade moved up because Mall couldn't find his nut sack. Turned down a career high payday.

[Ruthless-RKO]

Says postponed.. so who knows.

Probably broke his back carrying his brothers belts.. cus you know his brother actually takes meaningful fights and unifies.

[apollo creed]

Fight is off, Charlo injured back. Or are they lining up unification with Andrade ?

Who knows what is it but I hope he's ok and this is a route reconfiguration for a bigger fight with Benavidez or Plant? Benavidez or Plant are more valuable and easy to make fights for Charla than with Andrada.

[Enlightened-One]

Fight is off, Charlo injured back. Or are they lining up unification with Andrade ?

Who knows what is it but I hope he's ok and this is a route reconfiguration for a bigger fight with Benavidez or Plant? Benavidez or Plant are more valuable and easy to make fights for Charla than with Andrada.

The Showtime and the PBC won’t pit Jermall Charlo against David Benavidez, because the loser will no longer be regarded as a viable future Canelo opponent.

Showtime and the PBC don’t have many marquee names competing from 160lbs to 175lbs in their stable that are commercially big enough to engage in a PPV event against Canelo, which means they can’t afford for Charlo or Benavidez to lose.

[apollo creed]

Fight is off, Charlo injured back. Or are they lining up unification with Andrade ?

Who knows what is it but I hope he's ok and this is a route reconfiguration for a bigger fight with Benavidez or Plant? Benavidez or Plant are more valuable and easy to make fights for Charla than with Andrada.

The Showtime and the PBC won’t pit Jermall Charlo against David Benavidez, because the loser will no longer be regarded as a viable future Canelo opponent.

Showtime and the PBC don’t have many marquee names competing from 160lbs to 175lbs in their stable that are commercially big enough to engage in a PPV event against Canelo, which means they can’t afford for Charlo or Benavidez to lose.

Well thats true too. But what if Canelo will just keep ignore these coddled fighters, then their handlers would have to cash in them at some point?

[Enlightened-One]

Who knows what is it but I hope he's ok and this is a route reconfiguration for a bigger fight with Benavidez or Plant? Benavidez or Plant are more valuable and easy to make fights for Charla than with Andrada.

The Showtime and the PBC won’t pit Jermall Charlo against David Benavidez, because the loser will no longer be regarded as a viable future Canelo opponent.

Showtime and the PBC don’t have many marquee names competing from 160lbs to 175lbs in their stable that are commercially big enough to engage in a PPV event against Canelo, which means they can’t afford for Charlo or Benavidez to lose.

Well thats true too. But what if Canelo will just keep ignore these coddled fighters, then their handlers would have to cash in them at some point?

Showtime recently offered Canelo $100m two-fight deal to face Charlo and Benavidez.

It is probably impossible to ignore that amount of money, especially if that's what he's being paid to face the likes of Charlo and Benavidez, who have very weak resumes in comparison to not only Canelo, but most of the Mexican's opponents too.

Imagine if Charlo and Benavidez both lost their next bout, then the PBC & Showtime wouldn't even bother considering contacting Canelo for a future deal, because they wouldn't have anyone decent for the Mexican to fight.

[apollo creed]

The Showtime and the PBC won’t pit Jermall Charlo against David Benavidez, because the loser will no longer be regarded as a viable future Canelo opponent.

Showtime and the PBC don’t have many marquee names competing from 160lbs to 175lbs in their stable that are commercially big enough to engage in a PPV event against Canelo, which means they can’t afford for Charlo or Benavidez to lose.

Well thats true too. But what if Canelo will just keep ignore these coddled fighters, then their handlers would have to cash in them at some point?

Showtime recently offered Canelo $100m two-fight deal to face Charlo and Benavidez.

It is probably impossible to ignore that amount of money, especially if that's what he's being paid to face the likes of Charlo and Benavidez, who have very weak resumes in comparison to not only Canelo, but most of the Mexican's opponents too.

Imagine if Charlo and Benavidez both lost their next bout, then the PBC & Showtime wouldn't even bother considering contacting Canelo for a future deal, because they wouldn't have anyone decent for the Mexican to fight.

If that offer was so good and alluring then why Canelo chose to take bigger risky fights vs Bivol @ 175 and GGG@168-who btw even at 40 y/o he's a tougher fight than coddled Charla and Bena ?

[Enlightened-One]

Well thats true too. But what if Canelo will just keep ignore these coddled fighters, then their handlers would have to cash in them at some point?

Showtime recently offered Canelo $100m two-fight deal to face Charlo and Benavidez.

It is probably impossible to ignore that amount of money, especially if that's what he's being paid to face the likes of Charlo and Benavidez, who have very weak resumes in comparison to not only Canelo, but most of the Mexican's opponents too.

Imagine if Charlo and Benavidez both lost their next bout, then the PBC & Showtime wouldn't even bother considering contacting Canelo for a future deal, because they wouldn't have anyone decent for the Mexican to fight.

If that offer was so good and alluring then why Canelo chose to take bigger risky fights vs Bivol @ 175 and GGG@168-who btw even at 40 y/o he's a tougher fight than coddled Charla and Bena ?

$160m is a bigger number than $100m.

[apollo creed]

[Ruthless-RKO]

Reckon Charlo should take this as a come back fight.

[Bandog]

This fight is such BS. Charlo should have been stripped months ago. Don't know why the hell they let him go like this. June will mark 2 years since he's fought, and that was a stay busy fight. They should "email" the belt to Carlis Adames, make Charlo earn his way back up. Smh

[Ruthless-RKO]

Is Adams’s the interim champion?