The potential event would put Jermall (34-0, 23 KOs) back in title contention despite limited activity in recent years. The 35-year-old returned to the ring last May after a two-year absence, stopping Thomas LaManna, but that appearance remains his only fight in the past 10 months and just his second outing since 2023.
Even with that inactivity, Charlo is currently ranked No. 3 in the WBA super middleweight rankings, a position that keeps him within reach of a title fight if negotiations with Resendiz move forward.
Resendiz (16-2, 11 KOs), 27, captured the WBA interim title with a 12-round split decision over Caleb Plant last May and would enter the fight as the younger and more active fighter. The WBA upgraded Resendiz to full 168-lb champion on January 1, 2026.
While Resendiz isn’t widely seen as the division’s top name at 168 pounds, the Mexican titleholder has stayed busy and is coming off the biggest win of his career.
Charlo spent years as one of the most recognizable middleweight champions before moving up in weight. However, the long gaps between his fights have left questions about how active he plans to stay as he approaches his mid-thirties.
For Resendiz, a fight against a former champion with Jermall’s name recognition could bring additional attention to his first title defense. For Charlo, the match would be a chance to quickly return to a world title stage after spending long periods outside the ring.
