Jermall Charlo Targets Jaime Munguia For Houston Fight

Jermall Charlo says a fight with Jaime Munguia makes the most sense as he pursues a world title at middleweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">super middleweight, with Houston as his preferred location.

"The fight with [Munguia] makes the most sense. I'd love to fight him right here in Houston. Mexican crowd, sold out," Charlo

Charlo also floated appearing on a Canelo Alvarez card in Mexico, though there's no indication talks with Munguia have begun. He clarified that his "last run" comment refers to chasing a third-division world title rather than retirement, and said he has no plans to move up to heavyweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">light heavyweight.

Munguia's attacking style would test Charlo's output and timing across rounds, not just in short bursts. At 36, Charlo is returning from a 17-month layoff after his May 2025 win over Thomas LaManna, and has fought just three times since 2021, raising questions about whether he has the engine for sustained pressure against a live contender.