Canelo Álvarez and Jaime Munguía set to clash for super middleweight titles on May 4
Mexican boxing stars Canelo Álvarez and Jaime Munguía made their first public appearance together since agreeing to fight for the four super middleweight titles. The highly anticipated bout is set to take place on May 4 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
During the press conference on March 19, both fighters kept their comments respectful and focused on the upcoming match. Canelo Álvarez expressed pride in the fact that two Mexicans will be headlining such an important event in the boxing world, emphasizing that fans can expect a great battle between the two fighters.
This historic fight will mark the first time two Mexican boxers will compete for four world belts, with Canelo Álvarez as the undisputed A side against the undefeated Jaime Munguía. Promoter Oscar De La Hoya also praised the matchup, highlighting the significance of two Mexican fighters going head-to-head for all the 168-pound titles.
Canelo Álvarez, with a record of 60-2-2 and 39 knockouts, will be looking to continue his winning streak after defeating notable opponents like Gennady Golovkin, John Ryder, and Jermell Charlo. Meanwhile, Jaime Munguía, with a perfect record of 43-0 and 34 knockouts, is coming off a dominant victory over John Ryder.
As the boxing world eagerly anticipates this showdown between two of Mexico’s finest fighters, fans can expect a thrilling and fiercely competitive battle on May 4.