The undisputed super middleweight champion, Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez, will defend his belts against fellow Mexican Jaime Munguía, on May 4 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Munguía, 27 years old, with a record of 43-0, 34 knockouts, and former 154-pound world champion, arrives with a firm determination to become an elite fighter. The fight takes place within the framework of the Cinco de Mayo celebrations at the iconic T-Mobile arena
Saul “Canelo” Álvarez debuted in 2005 and has built a career full of success and triumphs since then. He has conquered the super welterweight, middleweight, super middleweight and light heavyweight divisions.
With renewed vigor, Canelo is ready to deliver a dazzling performance to strengthen his position as the face of world boxing.
Jaime Munguia comes to this fight extremely confident that he can become the undisputed champion at 168 pounds.
Today we remember 5 Great Fights Mexico vs Mexico heading to #CaneloMunguia
Alfonso Zamora VS Carlos Zarate: Carlos was the Greengates and Gold Champion. It was named the Battle of the Z. Carlos stopped Alfonso in the fourth round. Years later, they became close friends and remain so to this day.
Erik Morales VS Marco A. Barrera: One of the most recognized trilogies in the history of boxing….36 rounds of pure venom, greatness and action.
Israel Vazquez VS Rafael Marquez: A supreme sporting rivalry, both gentlemen outside the ring, but ruthless warriors within it.
JC Chavez VS Mario “Azabache” Martinez: A historic fight, as JC Chávez arrived as a young prospect to win his first title fight against a very tough and established “Azabache”
Rafael Herrera VS Rodolfo Martinez: Fight for the vacant bantamweight championship of the World Boxing Council, it was considered by many experts as the Fight of the Century. It was won by Rafael by technical knockout in 12 rounds. Martínez fell twice in the fourth round and twice in the eleventh. Rafael Herrera went to the canvas in the eighth.
BONUS:
Puas” Olivares VS “Chucho” Castillo: The first fight between Mexicans for a WBC world title; That night they fought for the WBC bantamweight belt. Oh what a night!
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