On Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Canelo Alvarez will defend his unchallenged 168-pound title against fellow countryman Jaime Munguia on DAZN Pay-Per-View.
During the inaugural press conference on Tuesday, March 19, in the Crystal Ballroom of The Beverly Hills Hotel, Canelo Alvarez and Jaime Munguia give a sneak peek at their fight and have their first in-person meeting. It is supposed to start at 5 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. PT.
Canelo vs Munguia Press Conference and weigh-ins are scheduled for Saturday, May 4th, at 1.30 and 10.30 a.m. Stars from Mexico will compete against the best pound-for-pound fighters. Canelo Álvarez challenges undefeated all-action former world champion Jaime Munguía for the undisputed super middleweight world belt.
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Additional Information on Canelo Alvarez vs. Jamie Munguia Fight
Saul “Canelo” Álvarez is in fight week as he prepares to defend his undisputed super middleweight title against fellow Mexican Jaime Munguia on May 4 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Canelo traditionally competes around Cinco de Mayo weekend.
As we approach the holiday weekend, Canelo is the overwhelming favorite, thanks to his incredible record of 60-2-2 with 39 knockouts. Munguia, his 27-year-old opponent, has a 43-0 unbeaten record with 34 knockouts. Munguia’s win in this fight would be even more motivational because it could propel him into the ranks of professional fighters.
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On May 6, 2023, Canelo fought his most recent opponent in Guadalajara, Mexico, the city of his birth. John Ryder lost to him by a unanimous vote. In January 2024, Munguia defeated Ryder via TKO in his most recent bout.
Fighters In The Fight Card
Here are the fights featured on the Canelo Álvarez vs. Jaime Munguia card:
- Mario Barrios (c) vs. Fabian Maidana: The WBC interim welterweight title
- Brandon Figueroa (c) vs. Jessie Magdaleno: The WBC interim featherweight title
- Eimantas Stanionis (c) vs. Gabriel Maestre: The WBA (regular) welterweight title
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