Charlo Faces Jarvis in Queensland
Jermell Charlo will fight Brock Jarvis on December 12 at Cbus Super Stadium in Queensland, Australia, in his first bout since September 2023.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Boxing
Jermell Charlo, 36, will fight Brock Jarvis on December 12 at Cbus Super Stadium in Queensland, Australia, as part of a tripleheader streamed on DAZN. The bout marks Charlo's return after a loss to Canelo Alvarez in September 2023.
Why it matters
The fight reflects Charlo's effort to return to the ring after injuries and visa problems disrupted earlier plans, including a scrapped bout with Tim Tszyu and a pulled July card in Australia. For international boxing audiences, it adds a notable matchup to a major tripleheader headlined by a middleweight title fight.
Charlo holds a 35-2-1 record with 19 knockouts, while Jarvis is 23-2 with 21 knockouts. Charlo previously held the undisputed 154-pound title before moving up to 168 pounds to face Canelo Alvarez.
The players
Jermell Charlo
Jermell Charlo is a former undisputed 154-pound champion from Houston, Texas, who lost to Canelo Alvarez in 2023.
Brock Jarvis
Brock Jarvis is a 28-year-old boxer with a 23-2 record and 21 knockouts who was knocked out by Keith Thurman in 2025.
Canelo Alvarez
Canelo Alvarez is a Mexican boxer who defeated Jermell Charlo in September 2023.
The details
The bout is set for 160 pounds at Cbus Super Stadium in Queensland, Australia, as the tripleheader's featured fight. The event will be streamed on DAZN.
Timeline
2023: Charlo broke his hand in training, scrapping a planned fight with Tim Tszyu.
September 2023: Charlo lost to Canelo Alvarez.
2025: Keith Thurman knocked out Brock Jarvis.
May 2025: Charlo last fought.
December 12: Charlo faces Brock Jarvis in Queensland, Australia.
Season Trajectory
Charlo's return follows his September 2023 loss to Canelo Alvarez, a bout that followed his undisputed 154-pound reign and a move up to 168 pounds. The Queensland bout marks his first fight since May 2025 and offers a chance to reset a career interrupted by injury and visa complications.
Fans planning to watch can access the tripleheader through DAZN, which streams the event. Fantasy and betting readers should note that the bout pits a 35-2-1 veteran against a 23-2 opponent with a higher knockout total.
The takeaway
Charlo's return after a disrupted stretch shows how injuries and travel restrictions can reshape a fighter's career timeline. Following the December 12 result will indicate whether a Tim Tszyu bout becomes realistic.
What happens next
Charlo may fight Tim Tszyu next, though no date for that bout has been set.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Houston Chronicle.
