Jermall Charlo Vs Thomas LaManna Won’t Happen On March 1

The highly anticipated fight Jermall Charlo vs Thomas LaManna is officially off. The bout was supposed to take place on March 1, 2025, as part of the undercard for the Gervonta Davis vs. Lamont Roach Jr. pay-per-view event at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center. Fans had been buzzing about the matchup, but on Sunday, LaManna took to social media to break the disappointing news.

A Big Opportunity for LaManna, Gone

Thomas LaManna, a 33-year-old boxer from Millville, New Jersey, has been on a roll lately. Riding an impressive eight-fight win streak, his last fight in June ended with a decisive third-round knockout against Juan Carlos Abreu. For LaManna, the chance to step into the ring with Charlo was more than just another fight—it was a career milestone.

“As many of you know, I was scheduled to fight Jermall Charlo on the Tank v. Roach undercard March 1st in Brooklyn,” LaManna shared in an emotional Instagram post. “I’ve been locked in and training hard for what would have been one of the biggest fights of my career.”

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Unfortunately, things took a turn. “I was just made aware that Charlo will not be ready, and the fight is no longer happening on that date,” he added.

Charlo’s Recent Struggles

Jermall Charlo, 34, from Houston, Texas, hasn’t been very active in the ring lately. Despite being undefeated with a record of 33-0 (22 knockouts), Charlo has only fought twice since 2020. His last match was a unanimous decision win over Jose Benavidez Jr. back in November 2023. Once a dominant force in the middleweight division, Charlo was stripped of his WBC middleweight title in early 2024 due to his inactivity.

The sudden cancellation raises questions about what’s going on with Charlo. No official reason has been given for why he pulled out of the fight, but LaManna hinted at personal struggles in his statement.

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A Nod to Mental Health

LaManna showed empathy for Charlo, addressing what he believes might be a mental health issue. “Whatever he’s going through, I actually understand,” LaManna said. “Life and mental health are real.”

In a sport as demanding as boxing, it’s easy to forget the mental and emotional toll it can take on fighters. While some fans might see this as a setback for Charlo, LaManna’s compassionate comments served as a reminder that athletes are human, too.

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Jermall Charlo vs Thomas LaManna Won’t Happen on March 1

Hope for the Future

Although the fight won’t happen on March 1, LaManna hasn’t lost hope. He had nothing but praise for Charlo, saying, “He’s a great fighter, and I hope he gets back on track. I’d love for us to share the ring in the future.”

For now, boxing fans will have to wait and see what comes next. Will Charlo bounce back and return to the ring? Will LaManna get his chance at the spotlight in another big fight? While this cancellation is a setback, both fighters’ careers still have plenty of potential.

This might not be the end for Charlo and LaManna—it’s just a delay. In the meantime, the boxing world will be keeping a close eye on their next moves.