In a highly anticipated showdown between two Mexican boxing stars, Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez emerged victorious, retaining his WBA, WBC, WBO, and IBF super-middleweight titles with a unanimous points decision over Jaime Munguia in Las Vegas.
The bout saw Munguia, who entered the ring undefeated in his 43 previous fights, facing a formidable challenge in Alvarez, widely regarded as one of the best pound-for-pound boxers in the world. Despite putting up a valiant effort, Munguia suffered his first career knockdown in the fourth round, courtesy of a powerful right uppercut from Alvarez.
However, Munguia displayed resilience throughout the fight, refusing to back down against his more experienced opponent. Despite his efforts, Alvarez’s superior skill and strategy ultimately prevailed, with the judges scoring the fight 117-110, 116-111, and 115-112 in favor of the reigning champion.
Following his victory, Alvarez, now with a career record of 61 wins, two draws, and two losses, asserted his dominance in the super-middleweight division, reaffirming his status as the best fighter in the world.
In his post-fight comments, Alvarez praised Munguia as a formidable opponent, acknowledging his strength and intelligence in the ring. However, he emphasized his own meticulous approach to the fight, highlighting his ability to control the pace and land precise punches.
On the other hand, Munguia, while disappointed with the outcome, expressed respect for Alvarez’s skill and experience, conceding that the defeat was a learning experience for him.
Despite the loss, Munguia’s performance against a fighter of Alvarez’s caliber solidifies his position as a rising star in the sport, and he will undoubtedly continue to be a force to be reckoned with in the super-middleweight division.