Mexican Pride in the Ring
Saúl ‘Canelo’ Álvarez, the undisputed super middleweight champion, is set to fight fellow Mexican Jaime Munguía on May 4 in Las Vegas, ahead of Cinco de Mayo. This highly anticipated matchup will see Álvarez putting all four of his super middleweight belts on the line against Munguía.
Who is Jaime Munguía?
Jaime Munguía, with a perfect 43-0 record, is coming off a dominant win over John Ryder. The 27-year-old Mexican fighter has 34 knockouts to his name and looks forward to facing Álvarez, one of the biggest names in boxing.
The Oscar De La Hoya Factor
Oscar De La Hoya, Munguía’s promoter, adds an interesting dynamic to the fight as he shares the stage with his former client, Álvarez. De La Hoya’s past comments have sparked controversy, but both fighters remain focused on their upcoming bout.
‘We want to see Benavidez’
Despite being a major draw in boxing, Álvarez has faced criticism for not fighting David Benavidez, the undefeated three-time WBC super middleweight champion. Calls for this matchup have been met with resistance from Álvarez, who remains focused on his upcoming fight.
How to Watch
The All-Mexican showdown between Canelo Álvarez and Jaime Munguía will take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and will be available on DAZN PPV. Don’t miss this clash of Mexican boxing talents.