Having a strong support system is crucial for any boxer. For Jermall Charlo, a pivotal piece of that system, his twin brother Jermell Charlo, seemed to be slipping away. The Charlo twins, a dominant force in boxing, held titles simultaneously, making them a standout familial duo. However, their paths diverged when Jermell moved up to super middleweight for a high-stakes clash with Canelo Alvarez, resulting in a unanimous decision loss and the loss of his WBO belt.

Amidst the buildup to the mega bout, Jermell disclosed a growing disconnect with Jermall, citing differences in life direction. Jermell had previously stated, “I’m just not in a moment or a mood to wanna deal with that havoc that he brings”. Here’s what the elder Charlo brother has recently revealed about his relationship with his brother that even touched the heart of undisputed champion Claressa Shields.

Claressa Shields reacts to Jermall Charlo’s message to his brother

In the moment following his victory over Jose Benavidez Jr., Jermall Charlo opened up about the strained relationship with his twin brother, Jermell. Charlo expressed his love for his brother but revealed the challenge of reaching out. He stated, “And tell him I won the fight and, you know, y’all call him for me or whatever, hit him up. He’s not answering my calls or whatever.” Despite expectations for Jermell to support Jermall at the recent Showtime Pay-Per-View event, he was notably absent. This absence mirrored Jermall’s attendance at Jermell’s previous bout against Canelo Alvarez, where tensions were palpable.

Jermall, undefeated WBC middleweight champion, disclosed the emotional toll of their separation. He emphasized, “My brother ain’t been in camp. Ain’t seen him, talked to him, nothing, throughout this entire camp.” Moreover, the complexity of their relationship came to light as Jermall discussed mental health struggles, urging others to seek support. Meanwhile, Claressa Shields shared her heartfelt response on Twitter, expressing, “Aww, this is hurting my heart.” It appears even she was touched by this message from one brother to another.

Nevertheless, Jermall Charlo has outlined his desire to face Canelo Alvarez in his next outing.

Charlo desires a fight against Canelo Alvarez

In the aftermath of his triumph over Jose Benavidez, Jermall Charlo is already eyeing his next challenge within the boxing realm. Rather than idly waiting, his immediate focus is on a showdown with none other than Alvarez. Fresh from his recent victory, Charlo is driven by a dual purpose: ascending to the pinnacle of boxing and seeking redemption for his brother Jermell, who faced defeat in their October bout at the T-Mobile Arena in Los Angeles.

Expressing his fervent desire, Charlo issued a direct challenge to the Mexican sensation, Canelo Alvarez, the unified and undisputed super middleweight champion. Despite Charlo’s recent win against Benavidez, not a lot of fans believe that he could defeat someone like the Mexican Icon.

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In Charlo’s own words, “Pick me, Canelo Alvarez. I’ll be a totally different twin when I face him. I’m not criticizing anything my brother did; he dared to want to be big, moved up two divisions to fight Canelo.” What are your thoughts about the potential fight between Alvarez and Charlo? Do you think Charlo has any chance of defeating Alvarez? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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