In a highly anticipated matchup between two Mexican boxing stars, Canelo Alvarez delivered a stunning performance by dropping Jaime Munguia in the middle rounds of their bout. The fight, which took place in front of a packed arena and millions of viewers around the world, showcased Canelo's superior skill and experience as he systematically broke down his younger opponent.
Munguia, known for his power and aggression, was unable to match Canelo's precision and ring IQ. As the rounds progressed, it became clear that Canelo was in control and dictating the pace of the fight. In a pivotal moment, Canelo landed a devastating combination that sent Munguia to the canvas for the first time in his career.
Canelo improved to 61-2-2 (39 KO) on scores of 115-112, 116-111, and 117-110. Bad Left Hook unofficially scored the fight 117-110 and 118-109 on two separate cards.
Munguia falls to 43-1 (34 KO) with his first pro loss, and also suffered the first knockdown of his pro career in round four.
The defending champion, who put his four super-middleweight belts on the line, was in complete control for the remainder of the contest, with the three judges scoring the fight 117-110, 116-111 and 115-112.
Alvarez landed 234 punches in total, while Munguia managed 170.
Alvarez steadily chipped away as Munguia left himself open while attacking Alvarez. Munguia made for an exciting fight but ultimately Alvarez controlled the pace and looked comfortable throughout.
When asked if former two-time super middleweight champion David Benavidez may be next, Alvarez was non-committal and left his options open.
"I don't know right now, I'm going to rest. I'm going to enjoy my family," Alvarez said. "But you know if the money is right ... I can fight right now."
The viewing options are pretty straightforward tonight: the fight will stream on DAZN in several countries. Boxing fans know the drill: this means paying a pay-per-view (PPV) fee on top of the DAZN subscription rate if you don't already have a membership. We'll break down the costs in the US and UK below. Plus, we'll show you a free Mexican live stream, the full card lineup, and how to watch it from any country in the world.
In conclusion, Canelo Alvarez's dominant performance and Jaime Munguia's setback showcase the unpredictable nature of boxing and serve as reminders that anything can happen inside the ring.
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