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Jermall Charlo 160 Pounds On the Dot; Middleweight Twin Headlines Saturday on Showtime

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Jermall Charlo 160 Pounds On the Dot; Middleweight Twin Headlines Saturday on Showtime

WBC Middleweight World Champion Jermall Charlo enters the ring for a Juneteenth Day celebration in his hometown when he takes on Juan Macías Montiel on Saturday, June 19 at Toyota Center in Houston headlining a Premier Boxing Champions event live on SHOWTIME.

The fighters featured in the TV portion of the card weighed in Friday:

Jermall looks relaxed, like he’s enjoying the process. (Photos by Esther Lin)

SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING will begin at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT and feature rising lightweight contender Isaac Cruz battling former world champion Francisco Vargas in the 10-round co-main event. Kicking off the telecast, former world champion Angelo Leo returns to take on Mexican contender Aaron Alameda in a 10-round super bantamweight bout.

The event is promoted by Lions Only Promotions and TGB Promotions. Leo vs. Alameda is promoted in association with Mayweather Promotions.