Charlo's Australian Fight Canceled Over Visa Woes

Jermall Charlo's scheduled fight with Koen Mazoudier in Sydney, Australia, was abruptly canceled on Friday, July 18, 2026, due to visa issues. Charlo, a Houston native, was unable to obtain the necessary travel visa to enter Australia for the July 25th event. He had been training for three months and was ready to compete on the undercard of Errol Spence vs. Tim Tszyu.

This cancellation marks another disruption in the career of the undefeated Charlo (34-0, 23 KOs), who has faced significant layoffs. His last fight was in May 2025, and he has only competed three times since June 2021. Despite these challenges, including past struggles with depression, Charlo remains committed to his training and expressed his intent to return to Premier Boxing events shortly.

Charlo shared his frustration on Instagram, attributing the cancellation to factors beyond his control and thanking the Australian government with a thumbs down emoji. He assured fans that he would remain focused and prepared for his next opportunity, with Premier Boxing expected to announce an update soon.