On Friday, undisputed super-middleweight world champion Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and unbeaten Jaime Munguia shook hands ahead of their all-Mexican super middleweight world title bout in Las Vegas. Both fighters made weight for the highly anticipated showdown, with Alvarez weighing in at 166.8 pounds and Munguia at 167.4 pounds.
At the weigh-in, Alvarez expressed confidence in his physical condition and noted that he feels in his prime and has recovered from past injuries. He emphasized his readiness for the fight and promised to demonstrate his best performance on Saturday night. Meanwhile, Munguia, who is just 27 years old, is determined to seize the opportunity to become a world champion under the guidance of trainer Freddie Roach. With an explosive style and a record of 43-0 with 34 knockouts, Munguia aims to prove himself against the experienced champion.
Alvarez has a record of 60-2-2 with 39 knockouts and is defending his four super-middleweight belts against Munguia, who holds a perfect record. The bout has drawn attention as it marks Alvarez’s first Mexican opponent since 2017, adding excitement to the Cinco de Mayo holiday weekend. Despite expectations surrounding the bout, Alvarez remains confident in his abilities and predicts a “decisive” victory to defend his WBC, WBA, IBF, and WBO world titles. The stage is set for a thrilling clash between two Mexican boxing talents on a significant weekend for the sport.
