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This week heralds the eagerly awaited showdown for Saul "Canelo" Álvarez, who is set to defend his undisputed super middleweight title against fellow Mexican Jaime Munguia at the renowned T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on May 4. It has become a tradition for Canelo to headline bouts during the festive Cinco De Mayo weekend.
Canelo boasts an impressive record of 60 wins, 2 losses, and 2 draws, with 39 victories by knockout.
WHO WINS
CANELO
MUNGIA
As we approach the holiday weekend, he is an undeniable favorite. However, facing him is the undefeated 27-year-old Munguia, with a flawless record of 43 wins and 34 knockouts. A triumph for Munguia in this high-stakes encounter could propel him to boxing stardom, adding heightened excitement to this already thrilling matchup.
Canelo's last fight took place in his hometown of Guadalajara, Mexico, on May 6, 2023, where he defeated John Ryder by unanimous decision. Meanwhile, Munguia's most recent victory was a TKO win over Ryder in January 2024. The stage is set for a clash of promising fireworks and the potential for historic moments in the ring.
In a thrilling clash for the WBC interim welterweight title, Mario Barrios defends his crown against Fabian Maidana, promising a battle of power and precision.
FIGHT CARD DETAILS
Next, Brandon Figueroa puts his WBC interim featherweight title on the line against Jessie Magdaleno, setting the stage for a fast-paced and explosive showdown.
Additionally, Eimantas Stanionis defends his WBA (regular) welterweight title against Gabriel Maestre, ensuring a high-stakes battle with championship implications.
Prepare for a night packed with intense matchups and championship drama alongside the main event that boxing fans won't want to miss.
PREDICTIONS FROM RYDER AND DAVID BENAVIDEZ
Former British boxer John Ryder shared his insights via DAZN, predicting a victory for Canelo in the upcoming bout against Munguia. Speaking to Boxing Scene, Ryder anticipated a closely contested fight, suggesting that Munguia might start strong and potentially take an early lead of three to four rounds. However, Ryder believes Canelo's precision and endurance will ultimately prevail.
He expects Canelo to dominate the latter half of the fight, gradually wearing down Munguia with accurate and impactful shots. While Ryder doesn't foresee a knockout, he predicts that Canelo will secure the win decisively on points.
In an interview with Marca, American boxer David Benavidez shared his perspective on Jaime Munguia's chances against Canelo. Benavidez emphasized Munguia's strengths as a powerful boxer known for his effective combination punching. He cautioned Munguia to be strategic and avoid engaging Canelo at close range, where the champion's precision and counter-punching prowess could be most dangerous.
Benavidez emphasized the importance of Munguia maintaining distance to prevent Canelo from capitalizing on his strengths. He warned that getting within Canelo's striking distance could expose Munguia to the champion's potent offensive capabilities. Benavidez's insights suggest a tactical approach for Munguia in the upcoming fight against Canelo.
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