The current boxing great, Mexican Saul “Canelo” Alvarez, defeated compatriot Jaime Munguia by unanimous decision in Las Vegas (USA) on Saturday to claim the undisputed super middleweight championship belt. was held.
Alvarez sent Munguia to the canvas in the fourth round and won in the midst of the frenetic atmosphere at T-Mobile Arena, filled with 20,000 fans who enjoyed this fight between Mexican fighters. Until then, he played the match by making use of his best experience.
'Canelo' thus ended Munguia's undefeated streak, becoming the first compatriot to face him in the past six years, but he has yet to register a knockout victory since 2021.
“He's a great boxer, tall and smart,” declared “Canelo.” “But I've been working on it over time, so I have experience. I've been very good at it.”
The 33-year-old boxer from Guadalajara is looking to deliver a big blow after recent lackluster wins since his unexpected loss to Dmitry Bivol in 2022 when he failed to advance to a higher category. I was eager.
'Canelo' remains the undisputed super middleweight champion ((168 lbs – 76.2 kg)) since his victory over American Caleb Plant in November 2021 (his last win on the fast track). ing.
In response to calls for him to face another rival from Mexico, David Benavidez, instead of Munguia, “Canelo” said he would fight anyone under his conditions.
“They asked me for (Miguel) Cotto, (Floyd) Mayweather…and I fought all of them,” he claimed.
Canelo vs Munguia match results
- Super Middleweight (Undisputed Title) – Canelo Alvarez defeated Jaime Munguia by unanimous judge decision
- Welterweight (WBC interim world title) – Mario Barrios defeated Fabian Maidana by unanimous decision
- Featherweight (WBC interim title) – Brandon Figueroa wins by KO over Magdaleno in round 9
- Regular Welterweight (WBA Championship) – Eimantas Stanionis defeated Gabriel Maestre by unanimous decision
- Super Welterweight – Vito Mielnicki defeated Ronald Cruz by unanimous decision (99-89, 98-90, 96-92)
- Super Middleweight – William Scurll defeated Sean Hemphill by unanimous decision (79-72, 78-73, 76-5)
- Super Welterweight – Jesus Ramos defeated Johan González by TKO in round 9 (2:56)
- Super lightweight –
- Super Bantamweight – Alain Picasso defeated Damien Vazquez by knockout in round 5 (2:11)
- Lightweight – Julian Bridges defeated Javin Chole by unanimous decision (59-55 3x).
- Lightweight – Adrian Torres defeated Arsene Poghosyan by unanimous decision (60-54 3x).
- Catchweight – Lawrence King defeated Anthony Holloway by unanimous decision (59-55 3x).
How to watch Canelo vs. Munguia
- Date Time: Saturday, May 4, 2024, 8:00 PM ET
- usa broadcast: Pay Per View (DAZN – $89.99 / Amazon Prime Video – $89.95)
- promotion: Canelo Promotion
- co-promoter: Golden Boy Promotion, TGB Promotion, Zanfer Boxing, Kurasei Talent
- venue:T Mobile Arena
- position: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
- enclosure: ring
- matchmaker: Tom Brown
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Main Card – Canelo vs. Munguia
- Canelo Alvarez (60-2-2) vs. Jaime Munguia (43-0-0)
- Mario Barrios (28-2-2) vs. Fabian Maidana (22-2-2)
- B. Figueroa (24-1-1) vs. J. Magdaleno (29-2-2)
- E. Stanionis (14-0-0) vs. G. Maestre (6-0-1)
- V. Mielnicki Jr. (17-1-0) vs. Ronald Cruz (19-3-1)
- William Scurll (21-0-0) vs. Sean Hemphill (16-1-0)
Qualifying
- Jesus Ramos (20-1-0) vs. Johan Gonzalez (34-2-0)
- G. Valenzuela (28-3-1) vs. Jose Angulo (14-8-0)
- Damian Vasquez (17-3-1) vs. David Picasso (27-0-1)
- Javin Shoret (9-0-0) vs. Julian Bridges (4-0-0)
- Adrian Torres (7-0-0) vs. A. Pogosian (3-1-1)
- Lawrence King (15-1-0) vs. A. Hollaway (7-4-3)
Canelo vs. Munguia fight card, odds
- Saul “Canelo” Alvarez (c) -500 vs. Jaime Munguia +400, Undisputed Super Middleweight Championship
- Mario Barrios (c) -1000 vs. Fabian Maidana +600, WBC Interim Welterweight Title
- Brandon Figueroa (c) -1200 vs. Jesse Magdaleno +700, WBC Interim Featherweight Championship
- Eimantas Stanionis (c) vs. Gabriel Maestre, WBA “regular” welterweight championship
- Alvarez, who will fight for one of the four super-middleweight (168-76.2 kg) belts on Saturday, weighed in at 166.8 pounds (75.6 kg) and Munguia at 167.4 (75.9 kg).
Canelo vs. Munguia Preview
During the outdoor ceremony, both boxers once again greeted each other respectfully on stage in front of the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, where the bout took place.
Under the Nevada desert sun, thousands of worshipers resisted recording the show on their cellphones to the sounds of mariachi.
“I'm feeling great and I'm injury-free so I'm having a great time. And I'm going to show it on Saturday,” Canelo said on stage.
The 33-year-old boxer from Guadalajara (West) underwent surgery on his left hand in 2022 after losing to Dmitry Bivol for the second time in his 60-fight career.
Canelo is one of the few boxers who can still draw big crowds today, but he needs a big win in his career as he has failed to get a knockout in his last four appearances in the ring.
For the first time since 2017, the undisputed super-middleweight champion will face off against his native rival in an event held to coincide with the Mexican festival on May 5th, and this time, on his way to the ring, the singer Lewis will be accompanying him. R. Conriquez.
“I'm in the best shape I've ever been in. I'll give it my all. My effort, my talent. I hope all of Mexico enjoys this fight, because this is for them,” Canelo said. shouted at Toshiba Plaza, where he was sharing cheers with his opponent for the first time.
“I'm very excited, it's a great opportunity. I'll make the most of this and tomorrow I'll be world champion,” Munguia predicted. Munguia packs a powerful punch and has 43 wins (34 by knockout).
The boxer from Tijuana, who is six years younger than Canelo and 10 centimeters taller, also celebrated, saying Mexico “will be energized by this great fight.”
Canelo Alvarez's last fight
- 2023/09/30 – Defeated Jermell Charlo by unanimous decision
- 2023/05/06 – Defeated John Ryder by unanimous decision
- 2022/09/17 – Defeated Gennady Golovkin by unanimous decision
- 2022/07/05 – Lost to Dmitry Bivol by unanimous decision
- 2021/06/11 – TKO victory over Caleb Plant in round 11
Jaime Munguia's final battle
- 2024/01/27 – TKO victory over John Ryder in round 9.
- 2023/10/06 – Defeated Sergiy Derevyanchenko by unanimous decision.
- 2022/11/19 – Knockout win over Gonzalo Gaston Coria in round 3
- 2022/12/06 – TKO victory over Jimmy Kelly in round 5
- 2022/02/20 – TKO victory over Demetrius Ballard in round 3
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