The highly anticipated showdown between Mexican boxing giants Canelo Alvarez and Jaime Munguia is scheduled to collide on May 4, 2024, at the prestigious T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. This epic clash, which will determine the IBF, WBA, WBC, and WBO World Super Middleweight Titles, is a battle of hands between two formidable contenders. Jaime Munguia is coming off with an undefeated record, but Canelo Alvarez’s undeniable strength suffers despite two defeats due to this match between his majority and unanimous decisions. So, this fight will be witnessed by two strong contenders in a thrilling clash spectacle, and fans can expect an exciting battle. It will be interesting to see who eagerly awaits the victorious outcome and the potential shift in the boxing landscape.
Santos Saúl Álvarez Barragán, popularly known as Canelo, is a Mexican professional boxer born on July 18, 1990. His boxing journey began at the age of 13, inspired by his brother Rigobert’s debut as a professional boxer. He quickly climbed the ranks, winning a silver medal at the 2002 Mexican Junior National Championship in Sinaloa and becoming a junior Mexican national boxing champion in Tuxtla Gutiérrez at 15. Canelo’s amateur career was marked by an impressive record of 44–2 with 12 knockouts. His transition to the professional circuit was equally remarkable, with multiple world championships in four weight classes, including the unified and lineal titles. He is the first and only boxer in history to become the undisputed super middleweight champion, and he holds titles from various sanctioning bodies as of 2020 and 2021. Canelo’s reputation as an excellent counterpuncher and formidable body puncher has earned him a place among the best active boxers in the world. As of September 2023, BoxRec is ranked the second-best boxer pound for pound. This fight will be a testament to Canelo’s boxing skills as he defends his titles, determined to prove why he is the best in this and entertain the fans with his performance.
Jaime Munguia, a Mexican professional boxer born in Tijuana, Mexico, on October 6, 1996, is a testament to the power of determination. Munguía held the WBO junior middleweight title from 2018 to 2019. He turned professional in 2013 and compiled an undefeated record of 28-0 before challenging and defeating American boxer Sadam Ali on May 12, 2018, to capture the WBO junior middleweight title. After successful defenses at junior middleweight, Munguía moved up to middleweight, demonstrating his unwavering dedication to his craft. In his middleweight debut on January 11, 2020, Munguia faced Gary O’Sullivan and emerged victorious via TKO in the eleventh round. His second middleweight bout was against Tureano Johnson on October 30, 2020, where Munguía secured the win and the WBO Inter-Continental middleweight title. Mungu’s unwavering dedication to his craft and relentless pursuit of becoming a world champion test his determination and drive. He is determined to become the best middleweight boxer in the world and prove his worth.
Canelo Alvarez vs. Jaime Munguia: Event Details
Main Event: Canelo Alvarez vs. Jaime Munguia
Date: May 4, 2024 (Saturday)
Time: 8:00 p.m. ET | 5:00 p.m. PT | 5:30 a.m. IST(Next Day)
Venue: T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada
Where to Watch Canelo Alvarez vs. Jaime Munguia?
Suppose you are in the US, UK, or Canada. You can catch the live stream of the fight on DAZN, a popular sports streaming platform. All you need to do is subscribe to the platform to enjoy the action. For those in the US, there’s an additional option to watch the fight via Amazon Prime Video pay-per-view.
Canelo Alvarez vs. Jaime Munguia Fight Card
Saul “Canelo” Alvarez vs. Jaime Munguia (Alvarez’s IBF, WBA, WBC and WBO world super middleweight titles)
Mario Barrios vs. Fabian Maidana (Barrios’ WBC interim world welterweight title)
Brandon Figueroa vs. Jessie Magdaleno (Figueroa’s WBC interim world featherweight title)
Eimantas Stanionis vs. Gabriel Maestre (Stanionis’ WBA “regular” welterweight title)
Canelo Alvarez Stats and Odds
Nationality: Mexican
Age: 33
Height: 5′ 8″
Reach: 70.5″
Total Fights: 64
Record: 60-2-2 (39 KOs)
Jaime Munguia Stats and Odds
Nationality: Mexican
Age: 27
Height: 6′ 0″
Reach: N/A
Total Fights: 43
Record: 43-0 (34 KOs)
Predictions
Canelo Alvarez vs. Jaime Munguia
This fight will be the most exciting in a long time because Mexican vs. Mexican is always a massive fight in the boxing world. The battle between Canelo Alvarez and Jaime Munguia will be a 12-round uncontested fight for the super middleweight title. Most of Canelo Alvarez’s success lies in his unwavering discipline. His approach to each match was meticulous preparation, and his commitment to training and total focus ensured a great triumph. In addition, he has a strong punch on his professional record, including 54 wins and an impressive 36 knockouts. His uppercut and left hook are devastating, often ending fights before the final bell. But he also struggles with distance lapses and has worked hard to minimize that error. Canelo’s movement can still be slow and stiff. However, this rarely affects its performance significantly. In his last fight, Canelo Alvarez defeated Jermello Charlo unanimously (119-108, 118-109, 118-109). In the seventh round, he knocked Charlo down with a right to the temple and hit an uppercut, with Charlo dropping to his knee. Alvarez won almost every round before Charlo struggled in the last four rounds. Throughout the fight, Canelo Alvarez showed complete aggression throughout the game, primarily focusing on power punches and body shots and giving his opponent neck-to-neck hardness.
Meanwhile, Jaime Munguia has impressive knockout power, with 34 of his 43 wins coming through knockout. His knockout-to-win ratio is 79%. In his most recent match, he defeated John Ryder by TKO on January 27, 2024, at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona. The USA retained the WBA (Super), WBC, IBF, WBO, and Ring super middleweight titles. With his remarkable strength and accuracy, he dropped his opponent four times during the fight, and his aggressive style forced Ryder to defend and constantly limited Ryder’s offensive opportunities. Munguia eventually secured a TKO in the ninth round, showing his endurance and determination. Munguia’s height and reach in this upcoming fight may play a role in dictating the distance. If Canelo can control the pace, use openings, and avoid getting caught in the exchanges, he has a great chance to retain his title. Given the overall performance of both fighters, it will likely be a unanimous victory for Canelo Alvarez.
The Pick: Canelo Alvarez via Decision
