For boxing fans, it’s all about what have you done for me lately. As Jermall Charlo has been both out of sight and mind over the last few years, he understands why a large section of supporters have seemingly forgotten about him.

At one point, Charlo (33-0, 22 KOs) was one of the more active champions around. Just when he was on top of the world, life came and knocked him on his rear end.

Around 2021, personal issues kept the Houston native out of the mix. And while he made a transient return in 2023, that forced him to deal with those personal problems head-on.

Charlo, to his credit, placed the gloves down and sought help. And according to him, there were plenty of familiar and loving faces there to assist him. Now that he’s no longer shrouded in darkness, he'll attempt to re-establish himself in a new weight class where undisputed champion Canelo Alvarez rules the roost.

For his super middleweight debut this coming Saturday on May 31, the pugnacious star will take on fringe contender, Thomas LaManna (39-5-1, 18 KOs). As Charlo puts the finishing touches on a difficult training camp, he glances around at the landscape before him.

Things look different nowadays. He's no longer the hot-headed young champion with a chip on his shoulder and so much to prove. He's 35 now, the hair on his head greying slightly and his bones aching a little longer after workouts than they once did.

For the most part, he's expected to take care of business against a determined LaManna. Even if victorious though, it's unclear what he'll bring to the table after such a long layoff.

Putting that answer into words is difficult for the aging vet, mostly because he's tired of talking. With so much time out of the ring, he knows no-one is listening. All he can do now is step back into the spotlight and prove he's still one of the world's best.

"Expect greatness from here on out," Charlo told FightHub TV. "I'm going out there to be the best Jermall Charlo I can be."