Jermall Charlo vs Jose Benavidez Jr Prediction: Favored Jermall will show class

Jermall Charlo is set to make his comeback after a hiatus of over two years in a clash against Jose Benavidez Jr. However, a cloud of controversy surrounds Charlo, as he weighed in at 166.4 lbs, exceeding the 163 catchweight limit by three pounds.

Jermall Charlo is currently on an undefeated streak that he aims to extend in this upcoming bout. The 33-year-old is the clear favorite for good reason. In his recent fights, Charlo has secured victories against notable opponents such as Hugo Centeno, Jullian Williams, and Austin Trout, with his most recent win coming against Macias Juan Montiel in late June 2021. As he steps into the ring once again, I am confident that the American boxer will showcase his best and demonstrate why he belongs at the top level.

Jose Benavidez Jr enters this fight as a significant underdog, but the American will undoubtedly aim to make a statement in this bout. In his three recent appearances in the ring, he has not secured a victory. His first fight, which took place in 2018, resulted in a loss to Terence Crawford, and a subsequent bout ended in a draw against Francisco Emanuel Torres. In his most recent fight last year, he suffered a defeat at the hands of Danny Garcia. Although this will be another challenging matchup for him, I anticipate that Jose Benavidez Jr will bring his best level of performance, display competitiveness, and strive to give his all to secure a victory in this fight.

This matchup is expected to be more challenging and lengthy than it appears on paper. While it's difficult to dismiss Jose Benavidez Jr entirely, I believe that the disparity in the level of skill and quality will ultimately be the deciding factor. I am confident that this bout will conclude with a decision or technical decision.