Jermall Charlo vs Thomas LaManna Preview: Odds, Tips, and Predictions

Date: Saturday, 31 May 2025 Kickoff Time: 8:00 PM ET (Sunday, 02:00 UTC) Venue: Michelob ULTRA Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA Title on the Line: Vacant IBO Continental Lightweight Title Broadcast: Live on Amazon Prime SportsBoom previews the return of the undefeated Jermall Charlo as he takes on Thomas LaManna in a 12-round super middleweight bout at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, 31 May 2025. Charlo steps into the ring for the first time in 18 months looking to remind fans why his name once echoed through pound-for-pound lists. Opposite him, Thomas LaManna enters as a massive underdog with nothing to lose and a stubborn refusal to follow the script. For the latest boxing odds, fight night tips, and welcome bonuses, visit SportsBoom’s betting hub.

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What’s at Stake in Vegas

This isn’t just a warm-up for Charlo. It’s a statement fight—a reintroduction to the division after years of inactivity, canceled bouts, and questions about motivation. A win won’t earn him a belt, but it could fast-track him back into the title conversation against the likes of David Benavidez or Canelo Alvarez.

For LaManna, this is the Super Bowl. He’s been grinding away from the spotlight, stacking wins, and calling for a moment just like this. He knows the odds. He doesn’t care. And if he pulls off the upset, it would register as one of the biggest shocks of the year.

Pre-Game Odds and Win Probability

Jermall Charlo: 1/11 (1.09) – 91.7%
Thomas LaManna: 31/5 (7.20) – 13.9%
Odds courtesy of Stake, subject to change.
Charlo walks in as a heavy favourite, the kind of number that says anything short of domination is a letdown. But LaManna’s reach, recent form, and sheer defiance make him at least mildly intriguing. For punters looking for value or an upset narrative, this one offers a few unexpected wrinkles.

Tale of the Tape

Name	Jermall Charlo	Thomas LaManna
Age	35	33
Height	6’1” (185 cm)	6’1” (185 cm)
Last Fight Weight	166.5 lbs (75.5 kg)	169.0 lbs (76.7 kg)
Reach	73.5” (187 cm)	74.0” (188 cm)
Record	33-0-0	35-5-1
Style	Orthodox	Orthodox
Last 5 Fights	W-W-W-W-W	W-W-W-W-W
KO/TKO	61%	59%
Nationality	USA	USA
Fighting Out Of	Houston, Texas	Millville, New Jersey

Identical height. Near-identical reach. But the differences are in polish, pedigree, and pressure. Charlo has fought far better opposition, stayed composed in world-title scenarios, and carries himself with the calm of a man who’s been in the deep waters. LaManna’s been busy, yes. But this is a different pool—with sharks.

Jermall Charlo News

Jermall Charlo hasn’t fought since a solid, if unspectacular, win over Jose Benavidez Jr in late 2023. It was a reminder of his technical skill and ring IQ, but also a fight that left fans wondering if he’s lost a step or simply pacing himself. The self-proclaimed "Hit Man" has spent the better part of the last two years watching his name slide from the elite rankings.

Now he’s back with something to prove. In interviews with Ring Magazine and Boxing News 24, Charlo spoke bluntly: "I know I’m a Super Bowl fight for LaManna. But I’m not here to entertain his dream. I’m here to end it." With his trademark jab, ability to switch gears, and knockout power still intact, Charlo knows a dominant win here is the fastest route to relevance.

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Thomas LaManna News

Thomas "Cornflake" LaManna has rebuilt himself the hard way. After a brutal KO loss to Erislandy Lara in 2021, most pundits thought he was done at the top level. But since then, LaManna has rattled off nine straight wins, including five by knockout. He’s active, sharp, and seems more focused than ever.

LaManna isn’t just happy to be here. In his own words to Ring Magazine: "I’m not folding under the lights. I’m going to test Charlo every second of every round." Whether that translates into success or survival remains to be seen, but credit where it’s due—he’s taken the fight no one else wanted. If he can stretch Charlo late, the odds may look very different by Round 8.

Suggested Bets

Charlo to Win by KO/TKO: He’s facing a hittable opponent on a big stage. 4/9 (1.44) – 69.2%
Fight Not to Go the Distance: Someone’s hitting the canvas. 2/5 (1.40) – 71.4%
Under 6.5 Rounds: Charlo likes to close early if the gaps appear. 5/6 (1.83) – 54.5%

Value Bets

LaManna to Win in Rounds 7–9: Only possible if Charlo gasses. 33/1 (34.00) – 2.9%
Draw: Stranger things have happened. 28/1 (29.00) – 3.4%
Charlo by Decision: If LaManna survives, this could go the cards. 3/1 (4.00) – 25%

Charlo vs LaManna Prediction: Charlo by KO in R5

Expect LaManna to make this awkward early—lots of feints, jabs, and movement. But Charlo will close the gap before long. Once he starts landing clean, it’ll be a question of when, not if. LaManna’s toughness might stretch things into the middle rounds, but Charlo’s body work and accuracy will break him down.

It won’t be fireworks from the first bell, but when Charlo decides it’s time to flip the switch, expect Las Vegas to feel it.
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