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Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez solidified his status as the pound-for-pound king of boxing with a dominant performance against Jaime Munguia in Las Vegas on Saturday night. The undisputed super-middleweight champion showcased his skill and experience as he handed Munguia his first professional loss in a brutal boxing lesson at the T-Mobile Arena.

Munguia came out strong in the early rounds, but Canelo’s patience and timing proved to be too much for the young challenger. A perfectly timed right uppercut in round four sent Munguia to the canvas for the first time in his career, setting the tone for the rest of the fight. Canelo’s precision and power were on full display as he punished Munguia over the remaining rounds, ultimately securing a unanimous decision victory.

Despite Munguia’s valiant effort, there was no denying Canelo’s dominance in the ring. The Mexican champion made it clear in his post-fight interview that he believes he is the best fighter in the world right now, and his performance against Munguia only solidified that claim.

Looking ahead, Canelo shows no signs of slowing down. Despite his extensive professional career, the 33-year-old fighter is determined to continue his reign at the top of the sport. With calls for a showdown with David Benavidez and the possibility of even bigger paydays on the horizon, Canelo’s future in boxing looks bright.

As Canelo proudly declared after his victory, “I’m Mexican. Viva Mexico, cabrones!” With his undisputed super-middleweight title still in hand, Canelo’s legacy in the sport is secure, and there is no doubt that he will continue to make waves in the boxing world for years to come.