Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez retains super-middleweight titles with victory over Jaime Munguia

Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez put on a masterclass performance as he defeated fellow Mexican Jaime Munguia in a thrilling super-middleweight world title fight at The T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The highly anticipated bout saw ‘Canelo’ retain his undisputed titles with a unanimous decision victory, with scores of 117-110, 116-111, and 115-112.

The fight started with Munguia showing his aggression in the opening rounds, pushing Alvarez back to the ropes with a fiery assault. However, ‘Canelo’ showcased his superior power and precision in the fourth round when he landed a massive uppercut that sent Munguia crashing to the canvas.

From that point on, Alvarez took control of the fight, punishing Munguia with crisp combinations and showcasing his experience and skill in the ring. Despite a brief rally from Munguia in the ninth round, ‘Canelo’ responded with a defiant flurry of punches to secure victory in the closing rounds.

After the fight, Alvarez expressed his pride in giving Munguia the opportunity to face him and praised his opponent’s skills. Munguia, on the other hand, admitted that the loss hurt as it was his first defeat, but he acknowledged Alvarez’s experience and strength in the ring.

With this impressive win, ‘Canelo’ continues to solidify his legacy as one of the best pound-for-pound boxers in the world. Fans can now look forward to his next challenge as he remains at the top of the super-middleweight division.