Canelo Alvarez to Face Jaime Munguia in Super Middleweight Showdown: Everything You Need to Know

Canelo Alvarez, the undisputed super middleweight champion, is set to break a long-standing stance on May 4 when he faces fellow Mexican competitor Jaime Munguia in Las Vegas. The highly anticipated matchup has boxing fans buzzing as Canelo puts his title on the line against the young and hungry Munguia.

Canelo, a four-division champion, has dominated the super middleweight division in just eleven months, unifying the titles with impressive wins against top opponents. Despite his previous reluctance to fight Mexican fighters, Canelo sees Munguia as a worthy opponent who has earned his shot at the title.

“Munguia is a disciplined guy. He really hits hard. He can be a power puncher, and I like the challenges. I want to go after hungry fighters like Munguia who want to give their all inside the ring and give the fans the show that they deserve,” Canelo stated.

At 33 years old, Canelo will face the 27-year-old Munguia, who boasts an impressive record of 34 wins via knockout. With recent victories over top contenders, Munguia is looking to dethrone the pound-for-pound great and add more gold to his collection.

For fans looking to watch the event, the fight will be available on DAZN and Amazon Prime. The PPV price is $89.99, with various subscription options for both platforms. The main card is set to start at 8 p.m. ET, with Canelo and Munguia expected to make their ring walks around 11:15 p.m. ET.

With both fighters eager to prove themselves in the ring, the Canelo vs. Munguia matchup promises to be an exciting and action-packed event for boxing fans worldwide.