5/14 PBC on SHO: Jermell Charlo vs Brian Castaño 2 (Undisputed Super Welterweight Championship)

[patscorpio]

Charlo-Castaño 2 Officially Announced, Jaron Ennis In Co-Main Event

The Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California will stage the undisputed super-welterweight title rematch between Jermell Charlo and Brian Castaño on May 14.

Both fighters fought to a split decision draw in their first thrilling encounter in July 2021. Castaño then withdrew from the original March 19 date for the second fight citing a bicep injury as the reason. And although Charlo-Castaño was announced last week as part of Showtime’s nine-show schedule it was without a venue.

“Charlo and Castaño have proven once again that they are true warriors by going directly into this rematch that fans across the world demanded after the conclusion of their dramatic and unforgettable first fight,” said Tom Brown, President of TGB Promotions.

“Now, the rabid sports fans in Southern California and watching live on Showtime will get a front row seat to what shapes up to be an exceptional sequel at Dignity Health Sports Park, a venue renowned for hosting all-action contests.”

Charlo (34-1-1, 18 KOs) recently told Brian Custer’s Last Stand Podcast he was not convinced of Castaño’s reason for pulling out from the first date for the rematch. The WBA, WBC and IBF champion now has another chance to become undisputed champion and intends to make his childhood ambition come true.

“I’m the unified champ and I’ve got business to finish,” said Charlo. “My total goal as a kid was to win all of the belts as a professional and I plan to make history yet again on May 14, in front of my west coast fans and all across the world. If you know me, you know how I don’t take opportunities lightly. Lions Only, the time is now! Make sure you tune-in May 14.”

Castaño (17-0-2, 12 KOs), the WBO champion, told media after the first fight that he was robbed of victory against Charlo. The scorecards on the night read 114-113 in favour of the Argentinian, 117-111 in favour of Charlo and a 114-114 draw. Now, second time around he intends to ensure that the officials won’t be needed.

“I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to face Charlo again for all four titles,” said Castaño. “This is champion vs. champion, just like it should be. The first fight was a great war. The rematch will be no different, but this time I won’t leave it in the judges’ hands. This is my era, and I will prove it.”

The Charlo-Castaño 2 undercard features highly regarded unbeaten welterweight Jaron Ennis in an IBF title eliminator against Custio Clayton. While kicking off the Showtime broadcast will be unbeaten super-bantamweight Kevin González taking on Emmanuel Rivera over 10 rounds.

 

[shopthatwrecks]

castano sleepin this nikka this time

 

[R=G]

castano sleepin this nikka this time

Maybe...maybe not

 

[desjardins]

Charlo Decision

 

[Tommy Gibbs]

I thought Castano won the first fight, but I think Charlo will correct his mistakes and box better this time. since there isn't drug testing, Castano may knock him out. Either way, both of these guys will beat Fundora.

 

[Recca Gatsby]

Castano definitely won the first fight

 

[Apollo Creed]

 

[Adonis]

If Charlo isn't as emotional as he was in the first fight and he listens to Derrick James he should win by KO. Otherwise I think Castano will win a decision.

 

[patscorpio]

Charlo vs. Castano: "Round By Round" To Debut on Showtime Extreme

BY RANDOM HITS
Published Mon May 02, 2022, 01:09 PM EDT


International Boxing Hall of Fame analyst, Showtime boxing historian and unofficial scorer Steve Farhood breaks down the epic first match between WBC, WBA and IBF 154-pound World Champion Jermell Charlo and WBO World Champion Brian Castano for the undisputed super welterweight world championship that ended in a controversial split-decision draw in Charlo vs. Castaño: Round by Round, which premieres on Monday, May 2 at 11:05 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME and will also be available to non-subscribers on the SHOWTIME SPORTS YouTube channel.

The initial encounter on July 17, 2021, at AT&T Center in San Antonio was hailed as an instant classic and Fight of the Year candidate. It was also just the first time in the history of the sport that a 154-pound unification bout ended in a draw, and only the eighth time ever that a unification fight ended in a stalemate.

Charlo-Castaño I: Round by Round revisits all the drama, tension and controversy from the 12-round bout, with Farhood analyzing the judges’ scores and reviewing his own after each round. The outcome set the stage for the highly anticipated rematch on Saturday, May 14 live on SHOWTIME in another effort to crown the first-ever undisputed 154-pound male champion in the four-belt era. Charlo vs. Castaño II headlines an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif.

The Showtime telecast of the rematch begins at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT and also features rising welterweight star Jaron “Boots” Ennis taking on Canadian Olympian Custio Clayton in an IBF Welterweight Title Eliminator in the co-main event, plus Mexican contender Kevin González facing Puerto Rico’s Emanuel Rivera in a 10-round super bantamweight attraction to kick off the tripleheader.

The Charlo vs. Castaño rematch will come nine months after they went toe-to-toe for 12 grueling rounds that was punctuated by the aggressiveness of Castaño and the defensive and counter-punching abilities of Charlo. The three judges that night - Nelson Vazquez of Puerto Rico, Steve Weisfeld of New Jersey and Tim Cheatham of Nevada all saw the fight somewhat differently,

Vazquez scored it 117-111 for Charlo (9-3); Weisfeld 114-113 for Castaño (7-5) and Cheatham 114-114 even (6-6). They agreed on eight of the 12 rounds, with Charlo winning five of those, Castaño three and Farhood agreeing on seven of the frames. Charlo rallied late, winning the final three rounds on all the judges’ scorecards, even earning a 10-8 score in the tenth from Weisfeld, while Farhood gave Charlo the final four rounds.

Castaño had success when he pressured and pinned Charlo against the ropes and landed a sneaky-quick right hand, while Charlo had some of his finest moments in the center of the ring with his long jab and footwork dictating the action. Charlo usually started the round well, only for Castaño to close fast with his best moments in the latter stages of the frame.

As far as punch statistics, Castaño led in total power-punches connected (164-98), Charlo won the battle of the jabs (53-9) and Castaño landed more total punches (173-151), according to SHO Stats. It all added up to an inconclusive but fascinating outcome, one that warranted a thorough review and begged for a rematch, which will happen May 14 on SHOWTIME.

“I’ve often said that the most difficult fights to score are the ones in which the fighters are trying to do very different things and are using different methods and strategies,” Farhood says in the video. “In this fight Charlo was cast as the boxer, but he showed the one punch power to hurt Castaño. Castaño was cast as the pressure fighter but at times he showed the patience and the ability to fight cleverly at range. Add the stakes, the quality of the boxing and the fact that all along you sensed the difference on the cards could be only a round or two, and the fight was elevated even further.”

 

[AlbertPullhoez]

 

[FreedMind]

Charlo has a pretty good chin

 

[patscorpio]

Charlo has a pretty good chin

he's the charlo thats been knocked down before lol

 

[FreedMind]

he's the charlo thats been knocked down before lol

Whoa, never saw the KD vs. Ota before. Night and day difference between Charlo then and now.

Rewatching the first fight vs Castaño, and I'm impressed by how well Charlo held up to the punches. Charlo had to withstand some serious heat against Castaño.

 

[shopthatwrecks]

both charlos better get their stamina right

 

[calixprynce]

he's the charlo thats been knocked down before lol

i think dude pretty damn dangerous if he control his emotions. like how he looked vs Rosario . I've been having high expectations for breh since he KO'd Lubin