Jermall Charlo Will Face Koen Mazoudier October 17
The 36-year-old fighter returns to the Las Vegas ring to continue his pursuit of a final world title.
Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Boxing
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Jermall Charlo will step back into a Las Vegas ring on October 17, 2026, to face Koen Mazoudier. The bout is set as part of the undercard for the Sebastian Fundora-Ermal Hadribeaj event.
Why it matters
Charlo, who has completed only two bouts since June 2021, enters this fight as part of a stated final campaign for a world title. Whether the aging veteran can successfully navigate an opponent moving up two weight classes remains an open question for fans.
Jermall Charlo, 36, faces an opponent in Koen Mazoudier who holds a 16-4-1 professional record with six knockouts. Charlo has maintained a limited schedule with only two completed bouts since June 2021.
The players
Jermall Charlo
A 36-year-old professional boxer seeking a final world title run.
Koen Mazoudier
A professional boxer with a 16-4-1 record who is moving up two weight classes.
Sebastian Fundora
The headlining fighter for the event on October 17.
Ermal Hadribeaj
The opponent facing Sebastian Fundora in the main event.
The details
Charlo is preparing to compete on the undercard of the Sebastian Fundora-Ermal Hadribeaj fight. His opponent, Mazoudier, is moving up two weight divisions to reach the super middleweight contest. Charlo has expressed intent to compete in a second fight before the close of December 2026.
Timeline
June 2021 marks the beginning of the period in which Charlo completed two bouts.
November 2023 was the date of Charlo's return fight against Jose Benavidez Jr.
May 2025 featured a stoppage victory for Charlo against Thomas LaManna.
October 17, 2026, is the scheduled date for the fight against Koen Mazoudier.
Before December 2026, Charlo plans to compete in another fight.
Beyond the Strip
This fight sits on the undercard of the Sebastian Fundora-Ermal Hadribeaj fight, marking a return to active competition for Charlo. It follows the recent local trend of veterans leveraging high-profile event nights to secure their final runs at world titles.
Fans planning to attend the fight night in Las Vegas should prepare for the additional traffic and parking demand associated with a dual-event card. Watch for updates on the specific host arena to determine your commute route for October 17.
The takeaway
Charlo is attempting a late-career climb back toward world title contention after a period of limited activity. Residents should monitor the upcoming fight card for the official venue announcement to finalize travel plans.
What happens next
Charlo intends to compete in a second fight before December 31, 2026.
Further reading
For more on upcoming bouts in the valley, visit the Boxing section.
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