Jermell Charlo is set to return to the ring for the first time in a little over three years.The former undisputed super welterweight champion hasn’t stepped between the ropes since dropping a lopsided unanimous decision to Canelo Alvarez in September 2023.Charlo was dropped in the fourth round by Canelo as the Mexican cruised to a comfortable win on pointsEsther Lin/SHOWTIMEHowever, he has reportedly been cleared to launch a long-awaited comeback on the upcoming Tim Tszyu vs Erislandy Lara undercard, mooted for December 12 (December 13 in Australia) in Queensland. That is according to Main Event TV, which distributes Tszyu’s pay-per-view fights via their deal with his promoter, No Limit Boxing.A similar report from Fox Sports Australia disclosed that several local fighters have been linked as potential dance partners. However, his opponent has yet to be locked in.Jermell’s twin brother Jermall had been scheduled twice to face Aussie Koen Mazoudier through PBC’s ongoing partnership with No Limit. The first fight, which was due to take place in July on the Tszyu vs Errol Spence Jr card in Sydney, was cancelled after the American was denied a Visa.An attempt was made to re-book the fight three months later on the Sebastian Fundora vs Ermal Hadribeaj bill in Las Vegas, only for Jermall to withdraw with an injury.Jermell will hope for better fortunes when he heads Down Under.Jermell Charlo’s failed attempts to land a fightThe 36-year-old had been in talks to face Spence Jr in early 2026, but the fight never came to fruition. Charlo had also been campaigning to settle his differences with Tszyu earlier this year following the collapse of their fight in January 2023.Charlo will return on the Tim Tszyu vs Erislandy Lara undercard in AustraliaGettyHe told BoxingScene’s Lance Pugmire in August: “I talked to Al [Haymon] myself and I’m [fighting] Tim next.”“Working on location.”No Limit chief George Rose made it equally clear that the fight was of interest to Tszyu.“Charlo’s been the long-standing king at 154, never lost in the division,” Rose said last year.“That’s a fight which is long overdue for Tim.”Charlo called for a fight with Terence Crawford to no avail as well after ‘Bud’ did what he couldn’t by jumping up two weight classes to beat Canelo last September.Watch Boxing on DAZN*If you click a link in this boxout, we will earn affiliate revenueSign up to DAZN to access the definitive subscription for boxing fans.Upgrade to DAZN Ultimate from just £24.99/month, guaranteeing access to 185+ fights annually, a minimum of 12 pay-per-views at no extra cost, as well as every Lega Serie A match and other elite football access.Alternatively, DAZN Standard is just £15.99/month, with the caveat you will have to pay for pay-per-view events.Click here to sign up.