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Charlo Locks Sydney Undercard Spot, Mulls Four Opponents

5/29/2026

Summary

Charlo Secures Spot

A July 26 card in Sydney, Australia will feature Tim Tszyu vs Errol Spence Jr. with Jermall Charlo on the undercard.
Ronnie Shields secured Charlo’s spot after lobbying promoters No Limit.
Charlo’s team is weighing Michael Zerafa, Dylan Biggs, Koen Mazoudier or Callum ‘50 Cal’ Peters as possible opponents.
Charlo will train with Errol Spence Jr., who is expected to arrive in Australia two weeks early.

Summary

Charlo Australia Broadcast

Kayo Sports will broadcast July 26, 2026 card in Australia while U.S. fans can buy PPV on Prime Video or PPV.com.
Organizers are considering Gold Coast, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne as the Australian venue.
The fight night is July 25, 2026 in the United States and July 26, 2026 in Australia.
Organizers plan a tighter schedule with gaps between bouts to keep viewers engaged.
Charlo’s undercard is marketed as a summer-season attraction for American boxing fans.

History

Historical Context

The original Thrilla in Manila on 1 Oct 1975 at the Araneta Coliseum, where Muhammad Ali beat Joe Frazier, attracted an estimated one billion viewers worldwide. Marking its 50th anniversary, MP Promotions staged a card on 29 Oct 2025 at the same arena, headlined by Filipino champion Melvin Jerusalem and featuring Ali’s grandson Nico Ali Walsh, showing boxing’s reliance on historic venues and global broadcasting.

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Charlo Secures Spot

A July 26 card in Sydney, Australia will feature Tim Tszyu vs Errol Spence Jr. with Jermall Charlo on the undercard.
Ronnie Shields secured Charlo’s spot after lobbying promoters No Limit.
Charlo’s team is weighing Michael Zerafa, Dylan Biggs, Koen Mazoudier or Callum ‘50 Cal’ Peters as possible opponents.
Charlo will train with Errol Spence Jr., who is expected to arrive in Australia two weeks early.

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