“I beat Al Heyman and I always beat PBC,” said Charlo. “I personally think it might be something for working people. They might not really be happy with me or like me.”
Charlo’s frustration reflects the strange position of a fighter who once held all four belts at 154 pounds. He is no longer the champion, but he also never competed again. Fighters in that situation often take a second to re-introduce themselves and restore the need. Charlo has no interest in freeing himself.
Instead, he went straight to promoters looking for bigger fights, including reaching beyond his existing advertising structure.
“I wrote Eddie Hearn. Hello, Eddie. Please answer my DMs,” Charlo said. “I want you to arrange something between me and your fighter boots.”
That approach makes it clear that Charlo is aiming for a quick rematch rather than a gradual rebuild. He mentioned names like Jaron Ennis, Errol Spence Jr., and Sebastian Fundora, while expressing confusion as to why he remained inactive despite his efforts.
“Stop asking me why the f*** I don’t fight,” said Charlo. “I attack people every day, I have no one else to go to.”
Charlo also revealed that he has been on his own for most of his career, without relying on a traditional manager to navigate negotiations and secure opportunities.
“I don’t have a manager, I managed myself for 15 years in my work,” he said.
That independence helped him reach the top of the division, but it may now be a surprise for him to come back. Fighters who work without a strong promotional push or active title position are often dependent on network schedules, promoter priorities, and opponent availability. Without aligning those pieces, even the former undisputed champion can find himself waiting.
Charlo is adamant that he is still committed to working with Premier Boxing Champions, but his comments point to uncertainty about how quickly everything will happen.
“I will remain loyal to Al Heyman and the PBC right now,” said Charlo. “I hope we can work with all the promoters out there. I want to fight everyone.”
His inaction has already reshaped the division he once ruled. Fundora holds the WBC and WBO titles. The other fighters moved forward while Charlo remained on the outside, watching and calling for opportunities rather than taking part in them.
He believes he can still compete at the highest level, and wants a chance to prove this against a reasonable opponent rather than a slow comeback.
“I want to fight,” said Charlo. “Put me in the ring and let me lose, then I’ll come out with my shield.
Charlo has made it clear that he wants to return, but he’s trying to get back on top without taking the many steps that fighters take after a long absence. He continues to use big names while insisting that he is being left out, leaving his return dependent on someone else agreeing to meet him there. He still believes he belongs in this category, but for now, he is waiting rather than forcing his way back into it.
