Police arrested Jermall Charlo on Monday on three misdemeanor charges of driving under the influence (DWI) after a traffic accident, according to NBC News.
Officers took the 33-year-old World Boxing Council middleweight champion into custody late Monday night in Pearland, Texas, on three misdemeanor charges including driving under the influence, evading arrest and leaving the scene of an accident. according to Go to NBC News. When Pearland police arrived at the scene of the crash, they said Charlo was involved in a heated argument. The situation worsened as Charlo drove off in the Lamborghini at high speed, sparking a high-speed chase.
WBC middleweight boxing champion Jermall Charlo was arrested and charged with three misdemeanor counts of driving under the influence, fleeing police, and leaving the scene of an accident, resulting in more than $200 in damages. announced the police. https://t.co/bSBcFHXuOw
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Police spokesman Chad Rogers confirmed the incident, the newspaper reported. Tests showed Charlo’s blood alcohol content was over 0.15%, nearly twice the legal limit in Texas of 0.08%, the report said. The boxer was booked into the Brazoria County Jail but later released on a $9,500 bond. (Related: Police arrest Jarrell Miller on suspicion of ramming car dealership employee and fleeing in truck: Report)
Charlo is undefeated at 33-0 and is a leading figure in the boxing world, attracting attention not only for his skill in the ring but also for his highly anticipated and high-profile matches. He last competed in November, winning a unanimous decision over Jose Benavidez Jr. in a catchweight bout, according to NBC News. Charlo has not defended his middleweight title since June 2021, but a matchup with Canelo Alvarez was considered, but those plans never materialized.
