Jermall Charlo prepares to defend WBC title

WBC Press

Undefeated World Boxing Council middleweight champion Jermall Charlo will defend his title against the Mexican Juan Macías Montiel on June 19, at the venue to be defined in the United States.

Charlo comes from successfully retaining his title after defeating Sergiy Derevichenko by unanimous decision last September, in a great fight where he showed great technique and boxing.

Macías Montiel, a relative of former champion Fernando “Kochulito” Montiel, comes from knocking out World title contender James Kirkland.

The fight will be broadcast on Showtime and is presented by PBC.