About Jermell, Jermall Charlo's big night and will they get another one?

by 24USATVSept. 27, 2020, 4:01 p.m. 45
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About Jermell, Jermall Charlo's big night and will they get another one?

As Jermell Charlo tried to wrap up his postfight interview after closing the the pay-per-view show with an impressive body shot knockout of Jeison Rosario on Saturday night, he couldn’t conceal the smile

In front of him, the Houston fighter had three super welterweight title belts, two of which he had just taken from Rosario. Behind him, he had twin brother Jermall with both arms extended in the air shouting indistinguishable exhortations his way.

“Look at him, he’s hyped,” said Jermell of his twin, who earlier in the night retained his World Boxing Council middleweight title with an impressive unanimous decision over Sergiy Derevyanchenko.. “He’s my biggest fan right now. I love him to death. He’s so happy. Lions Only Promotions. We’re getting ready to take over. We’re the new era in boxing.”

ABOUT LAST NIGHT: Jermell Charlo knocks out Jeison Rosario with impressive jab to the gut

Lions Only Promotions, the twins’ own company that promotes their fights and sells their merchandise, had its name emblazoned on the Mohegan Sun Arena’s rring canvas Saturday night for the biggest night in the twins’ career.

In the ring, there’s no doubt it was a big night for the Charlos and Lions Only. In their first pay-per-view, Jermall (31-0, 22 KOs) fought a guy who was supposed to be the toughest challenger of his career and dispatched him with a scientific display of high-level boxing. Hours later, Jermell (34-1, 18 KOs) knocked down Rosario three times, including a finishing jab to the gut in the eighth round that left Rosario flat on his back gasping for air as he was counted out.

AND STILL ...: Jermall Charlo retains his title with impressive unanimous decision win over Sergiy Derevyanchenko

The brothers performed, but the bigger question will be answered in the coming days when the pay-per-view receipts are calculated.

The $74.99 pricetag was a little higher than most boxing pay-per-views and it had the unfortunate timing of going head-to-head against the Lakers in the Western Conference finals and a big UFC pay-per-view.

“I hope this is something new for the world of boxing,” Jermell said. “If this is a new era of pay-per-view, let me be the man. I can handle the job.”

The Charlos did all they could to earn another shot at their own night. Now, they just need opponents that would help them sell another night like what Showtime billed as the Charlo Doubleheader.

For Jermall, there are more middleweight belts to grab, including the World Boxing Organization belt that belongs to Demetrius Andrade and the World Boxing Association’s interim title held by Chris Eubank Jr.

Then, there’s a mouth-watering potential fight with Mexican hero Canelo Alvarez, who’s known as the middleweight division’s “Franchise” champion, but also is tied up in a contract dispute with DAZN, the company that broadcasts his fights.

“I’m the best middleweight in the world,” Jermall said. “I’ll fight the ‘Franchise.’”

Jermell has cleaned up most of the challengers at 154 pounds, but a fight with former champions like Jarrett Hurd or Julian Williams would draw interest.

"It's Lions Only forever," Jermell said. "We've been doing this for a long time. Dreams do come true. This is a part of my dream and a part of my destiny. I'm satisfied and I'm happy."

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