Jermell Charlo and Brian Castano will have a chance to punch their ticket onto boxing's hallowed grounds on Saturday night when they fight for undisputed junior middleweight glory in San Antonio, Tex.
On the line will be Charlo's WBA (Super), WBC and IBF titles in addition to Castano's WBO championship to decide just the sixth man in boxing history to become undisputed champion in the modern four-belt era. The winner will also be the first fighter to become undisputed champ at 154 pounds in boxing history in the modern era.
"It would be a very special moment,” Charlo told DAZN News about what it would mean to wear boxing's ultimate crown. “Not a lot of people get these opportunities. I think this fight is going to solidify a lot of different things in people’s minds about the Charlos. They’re going to know the difference between me and my brother. It’s a lot of different things to let people know why this fight is important.”
Charlo reached this position having scored back-to-back knockouts of Tony Harrison Jr. and Jeison Rosario to become the unified champion.
Castano, of course, is approaching the fight with the same urgency.
“This is the fight of my life," Castano told a pool of reporters during the buildup toward the fight. "I’m a world champion and Charlo is a world champion. This is my time. This fight is so important for my life. I hope to become undisputed on July 17 for my country and for my Latin supporters.”
Will Charlo punctuate his piece of boxing history with yet another KO or will Castano become undisputed ruler of 154 pounds with the upset victory?
Here's everything you need to know about how to watch Charlo vs. Castano tonight.
When is Charlo vs. Castano? Date, start time
- Date: Saturday, July 17, 2021
- Main card: 9 p.m. ET/2 a.m. BST
- Main event: 11 p.m. ET/4 a.m. BST
The Charlo vs. Castano main card kicks off at 9 p.m. ET/2 a.m. BST, before the headliners are expected to make their ring walks for the main event at approximately 11 p.m. ET/4 a.m. BST, though that depends on the length of the earlier fights.
What channel/stream is Charlo vs. Castano?
- US: Showtime
- UK: FITE.TV
You can watch Charlo vs. Castano live on Showtime in the United States. The main card can also be live streamed via Showtime's app or website. Over in the United Kingdom, boxing fans can live stream the undisputed championship bout via FITE.TV.
Where is the Charlo vs. Castano fight?
The Charlo-Castano fight takes place live from the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Tex. Though Charlo has fought in his home state of Texas several times, this will mark his first time competing at this venue, which is home to the NBA's San Antonio Spurs. Meanwhile, this fight will be Castano's first time boxing in Texas.
Jermell Charlo record and Bio
- Nationality: American
- Born: May 19, 1990
- Height: 5-11
- Reach: 73 inches
- Total Fights: 35
- Record: 34-1 with 18 KOs
Brian Castano record and Bio
- Nationality: Argentinian
- Born: Sept. 12, 1989
- Height: 5-7 1/2
- Reach: 67 inches
- Total Fights: 18
- Record: 17-0-1 with 12 KOs
Charlo vs. Castano main card
- Jermell Charlo vs. Brian Castano for Charlo's WBC, WBA, IBF and Castano's WBO junior middleweight titles
- Rolando 'Rolly' Romero vs. Austin Dulay for Romero's WBA interim lightweight title
- Amilcar Vidal vs. Immanuwel Aleem; Middleweight