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Jermell Charlo Vs. Errol Spence Jr. – Will It Happen?

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27 August 2025

Jermell Charlo vs. Errol Spence Jr. could take place after Charlo’s cryptic post hinted at a future fight.

Charlo got fans talking when he shared an image of a lion eating a shark. Charlo is nicknamed the lion, while Spence is known as the shark. The two fighters are looking to bounce back from their last losses. Charlo lost a unanimous decision to Canelo Alvarez at super middleweight after jumping up two weight classes. Meanwhile, Spence has not boxed since Terence Crawford stopped him. Those two fights were in 2023, with Charlo and Spence remaining inactive for a prolonged period.

There is an element of intrigue to this fight. They trained under Derrick James in Dallas, Texas, but since then, Spence has parted ways with the trainer. Spence and James had a dispute with the latter claiming Spence had not paid him fully following his Crawford fight. Spence has also faced calls to retire, as we look at how the fight may play out.

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How It Plays Out?

The fight would likely be a tactical affair. Charlo is a natural counterpuncher with explosive one-punch knockout power. His strategy would be to stay on the outside, use his jab to control the distance, and wait for Spence to come forward. A key example of this would be his dominant knockout of Brian Castano in their rematch. However, Charlo’s last outing against Canelo Alvarez showed that he can be hesitant to pull the trigger when facing a larger, more aggressive opponent.

Spence is a relentless pressure fighter with high-volume. He is known for his suffocating jab, punishing body work, and straight left. His strategy would be to close the distance, cut off the ring, and wear Charlo down with a consistent output of punches. Spence’s dominant performances over fighters like Mikey Garcia and Yordenis Ugas are prime examples of his style, where he methodically breaks his opponents down. Fans had plenty to say over this potential fight.