Jaime Munguia held the WBO junior middleweight title from 2018 to 2019. As of June 2022, he is ranked as the fourth-best active middleweight by BoxRec, The Ring magazine, and ESPN, and fifth by the Transnational Boxing Rankings Board. Munguía boasts an impressive knockout-to-win ratio of 79%.
Now, Canelo Alvarez is set to defend his undisputed super middleweight title for the fourth consecutive time against fellow Mexican and former super welterweight world champion Jaime Munguía at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Let’s assess Munguia’s chances of becoming the world champion.
Jamie Munguia: A Closer Look at His Title Shot Against Canelo on May 4
Munguia doesn’t hold any world titles, having vacated his WBO junior middleweight title in 2019 when he moved up to middleweight to face Gary O’Sullivan in January 2020. However, he was previously a world champion.
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Now, Munguía has the opportunity to challenge Canelo Álvarez for the undisputed super middleweight titles on May 4 in Las Vegas. If he manages to defeat Canelo, he could once again become a world champion, this time in the super middleweight division.
Saul “Canelo” Álvarez and Jaime Munguía, two prominent Mexican boxers, are gearing up for their highly-anticipated showdown in Las Vegas on May 4th. Álvarez, with a record of 60-2-2 and 39 knockouts, will be defending his undisputed super middleweight title against Munguía, who boasts an undefeated record of 43-0 with 34 knockouts.
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This fight is expected to be a memorable clash between two boxing titans. Make sure not to miss the action and catch the live fight broadcast on DAZN PPV. As for a prediction, it’s difficult to say who will emerge victorious, as both fighters possess impressive skills and records. The outcome of the fight will be determined in the ring, and fans can look forward to an unforgettable battle.
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