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Jarrett Hurd is wrapping up his career on his terms, and the first step is a ten-round middleweight fight against Armando Reséndiz, who is often referred to as Jose Resendiz on television. The fight will take place on March 4 at the Toyota Arena in Ontario, California.
Jarrett Hurd was once regarded as a boxing Cinderella. A relatively unknown candidate who defeated Frank Galarza and would go on to win. Hurd would defeat Tony Harrison, Erislandy Lara, and the odds in general. a pressure fighter with unmatched willpower and the seemingly generational talents of numbers under constant pressure.
With his fights frequently being won in the gym with the contractual weight he was able to make, Hurd was winning on toughness as much as skill. As the two held major titles in the 154-pound division, Hurd and Jermell Charlo appeared to be headed in the same direction. However, Julian Williams had something to say.
The media event for Hurd vs. Williams was called “Dinner on the Champion” because Hurd was set up to make it look like he was giving the media dinner, which he might or might not have done. Williams was added after the promotion was made. Williams would upset Hurd in an event near his hometown and win his unified world titles in the process.
Williams would play musical chairs with the titles, losing the belt in his next fight, a hometown defense against Jeison Rosario, who was less well-known at the time.
That was May of 2019, which is hard to believe but was almost four years ago. Whenever we praise a fighter, the media and boxing fans frequently forget about them just as quickly.
Hurd said, “You must have forgotten, but I’m back to remind you what ‘Swift’ Jarrett Hurd is all about.” I want to dominate in this new weight class like I did at 154 pounds. On March 4, I can’t wait to show everyone what I’ve been working on in the gym and showcase my skills. I’m ready to make a big statement of my own, even though I know Reséndiz will make the most of this chance.
Hurd has fought twice since losing his world title, once against Francisco Santana in a fight he won and once against Luis Arias in an awkward fight he lost. However, many did not speak of the undercurrents of the Arias fight.
Fred Hurd Sr., in March 2021, Jarrett Hurd’s father would pass away, and his absence during the fight week seemed to be the elephant in the room because it felt like a loved one had passed away, which carried over into his fight night performance. As quickly as Hurd’s star shone, it began to fade in a boxing sport that is far more eager to replace you than to become friends with you.
ITRBoxing’s 2021 Amateur Boxing Coach of the Year, Darrell Davis, has joined Hurd’s team since his return to the sport with realistic expectations. Jahmal Harvey, one of Davis’s best Olympic hopefuls, ranks right up there with Rahim Gonzales among the numerous top amateurs.
When Davis mentioned Hurd to me, he confided, “You don’t understand how hard [Hurd] hits.”
When asked about the rather inactive Jermall Charlo, Hurd simply stated the following, indicating his clear intentions regarding what he might want to accomplish following this fight.
When asked about a potential Jermall Charlo on the PBC Podcast, Hurd replied, “For sure.” Let me get the big one if I can’t get the little one. I’ll take the big one.
