Jermall Charlo’s Comeback: A Test of Legacy and Resilience

For years, Jermall Charlo's experience in the ring has been defined by strength, precision, and an unshakable will to win.

Not every fight takes place under bright lights with gloves on. For Jermall Charlo, some of his greatest rounds have happened out of the ring, behind closed doors, in courtrooms, and under the relentless follow-ups by the media. As his career soared, so too did a string of incidents that blurred the lines between personal turmoil and public spectacle, painting a complicated picture of a champion grappling with more than just opponents.

Now, after three turbulent years outside the ring, Jermall Charlo (32-0-0 -22 KOs) will be stepping back into the spotlight against Thomas LaManna “Cornflake” (39- 5- 1- 18 KOs) not to defend his name but to reclaim his throne. It will be a 10-round bout that will test whether Charlo still has the fire that has kept him unbeaten. The temperatures seem too high between the two opponents following the emotional weight in different interviews. Neither Jermall nor Cornflake is bowing down that they are beatable, as they both have something to prove with their records.

“This is what I love to do, so l got to go back to the things I love,” said Jemall on the Fighthype.com YouTube channel. Time outside the ring has changed him both in muscle memory and in mindset. The fight will be an undercard of Caleb Plant and Armando Resendiz on 31st May.

For Thomas, the challenge is a chance to beat a giant mid-stumble. In his last match, he faced Noe Alejandro Lopez on April 8th, 2025, which he won by technical knockout in the second round. Nevertheless, we know that the public remembers the stumbles more than the skill. Therefore, for Jermall, a champion who once stood tall and untouchable, returning after a storm means every jab is judged, every slip magnified.