Charlo (34-0, 23 KOs), 36, has fought only twice since 2021 and has repeatedly seen long layoffs interrupt his career during what should have been some of his prime years. His most recent appearance came in December 2024, when he defeated Thomas LaManna by fifth-round stoppage.
Mazoudier (15-4-1, 6 KOs) enters as the Australian super welterweight champion but is largely unknown outside his home country. The 30-year-old from Sydney has won six straight fights since suffering a ninth-round stoppage loss to Nikita Tszyu in August 2024.
The matchup is widely viewed as a tune-up fight designed to position Charlo for a more significant bout later this year if he comes through successfully.
Also added to the card is a super featherweight clash between former unified super bantamweight champion Stephen Fulton and Australia’s Liam Wilson.
Fulton (23-2, 8 KOs) will be looking to rebound from a one-sided unanimous decision defeat to O’Shaquie Foster on December 6. The Philadelphia native was thoroughly outboxed over 12 rounds in his bid to capture the WBC interim lightweight title, dropping his second fight in his last four outings.
Wilson (18-3, 10 KOs) has rebuilt momentum since being stopped by Oscar Valdez in March 2024. The Australian contender has won five consecutive fights, including a fourth-round knockout of Rodex Piala in January to retain his WBO International super featherweight title.
The Fulton-Wilson bout is scheduled for 12 rounds and represents a significant opportunity for Wilson to score the biggest victory of his career against a former world champion.
The July 26 event marks one of the biggest boxing cards staged in Australia this year, with Tszyu attempting to secure a career-defining victory over former welterweight champion Spence in the main event.
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