Jermell Charlo Ordered To Defend WBO Title Vs. Tim Tszyu

Jermell Charlo has his opponent for his first defense of his WBO super welterweight title.

The WBO has ordered Charlo to face Tim Tszyu. They have given both parties to come to terms within 20 days, which would also avoid a $200,000 minimum purse bid.

WBO Jr. Middleweight Mandatory Championship Contest Negotiations – Jermell Charlo vs. Tim Tszyu https://t.co/Lae8bsqOq3

— WBO (@WorldBoxingOrg) May 31, 2022

Tszyu was fighting for a bout against former WBO titleholder Brian Castano, but Castano won the right to take on Charlo in a rematch for the undisputed championship first.

Castano lost his belt to Charlo by 10th-round knockout.

Meanwhile, Tszyu fought Terrell Gausha and won by unanimous decision in March. Charlo and Castano were originally scheduled to fight in March, but Castano pulled out due to injury.