Fans have become worried after Jermall Charlo was pictured with an IV, while expressing his intention to come back to the sport.
Charlo has not been in the ring since his win over Juan Macias Montiel all the way back in 2021.
A combination of personal and mental health struggles have kept the American away from the ring, although the WBC middleweight champion has been supported by the organization.
Jermall had been linked with a fight against Canelo Alvarez prior to his brother, Jermell Charlo, stepping in.
Although that may have been the case, Jermall has stated that he will be announcing a return soon. And yet, the presence of an IV in his arm raised question marks over his health.
In the video below, Charlo can be seen lying on the sofa with an IV sticking out of his left arm. He can then be heard saying the following.
“I know you ain’t see me in a minute, but I really be on my s**t. I’m over here getting dripped up, draped out. I’ve been off for a bit, but I took time [2+ years] to get away to myself. Thank you for rocking with me. Even though I know it’s been a while, I’m to myself now. Everything is going to come back together. I promise,” Charlo
The image of Charlo raised a lot of concern on social media, with fans worried about the health of the fighter.
Social Media Reaction
A focused Jermall Charlo could go far, sadly I don’t think he’s there mentally anymore..
— Till The World End. (@brodyraided) August 22, 2023
Peope were calling Jermall Charlo a coward for not being in the ring for 2 years, that brother going through some serious shit.
— 🐗 (@ngonimaurice) August 22, 2023