The 28-year-old New South Wales native is hoping the third time will be the charm when he faces former undisputed junior middleweight champion Jermell Charlo on December 13 in Australia.

Jarvis (23-2, 21 KOs) versus Charlo (35-2-1, 19 KOs) will take place at the middleweight limit and provide chief support to a No Limit Boxing show headlined by Tim Tszyu and Erislandy Lara at Cbus Super Stadium in Gold Coast on DAZN, which will take place Dec. 12 in the United States.

"It's an incredible opportunity that I've been given," Jarvis told the Australian media. "This fight means everything to me. A win here can really catapult my career. It's a life-changing fight for me. I'm incredibly grateful for the opportunity, and it's time to show what I can do.

"He's a great fighter, and he obviously has a lot of achievements. It's a big step up for me. However, I'm here. I'm representing the country. I'm a proud Australian, and I really want to give it my best."

Jarvis' best hasn't been on display in the previous two times he faced formidable foes.

He was stopped by Liam Paro in the first round of a 140-pound tilt in October 2022 and knocked out by Keith Thurman in the third round of their 154-pound fight in March 2025.

One of the key factors working in favor of Jarvis is that Charlo will be fighting some serious ring rust on another continent for the first time in his professional career.

Charlo last fought on September 30, 2023, stepping up two weight classes to unsuccessfully challenge then-undisputed super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez in a one-sided unanimous decision defeat.

Charlo said he settled for a fight against Jarvis only because "the so-called top guys got cold feet" to face him.

"I'm here to do this for myself," Jarvis said. "It's a tough challenge ahead of me. But I'm working hard now and preparing for that. I've got a good team behind me, and I want to upset the party."

Manouk Akopyan is The Ring’s lead writer. Follow him on X and Instagram: @ManoukAkopyan