Question boxing fans, can Jaime Munguia dethrone Canelo Álvarez next weekend?
Munguia (43-0, 34 KOs) is coming off a career-best win, a ninth-round TKO of John Ryder in January. He has steadily improved under the guidance of Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach. Now, Munguia will represent Alvarez’s first Mexican opponent since Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in 2017. Munguia is rated No. 4 by ESPN at 168 pounds.
Alvarez, ESPN’s No. 4 pound-for-pound boxer, was lined up for a championship defense against Jermall Charlo in May. However, Alvarez and PBC couldn’t agree to terms for the matchup, which contractually allowed him to explore other options.
Alvarez (60-2-2, 39 KOs) discussed a return to DAZN for bouts with Munguia and Edgar Berlanga this year, but when those talks stalled the champion returned to the table with PBC.
Alverez and Munguia will meet in the T-Mobile Arena, in Las Vegas for Mexican Independence Weekend. Next Saturday!
If, Munguia wins, Golden Boy owner Oscar De La Hoya is already waiting to make the mega fight between him and David Benavidez.
See you Cinco De Mayo weekend for the fight!
By Vincent Quezada
Photos Courtesy of Premier Boxing Champions
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