News about Jaime Munguia

The two Mexican stars squared off at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Cinco de Mayo weekend as Munguia suffered his first career loss while failing to take Alvarez's undisputed middleweight title. At the end of 12 rounds, Tim Cheatham scored the fight 117-110, David Sutherland had it 116-111, and Steve Weisfeld 115-112 all in favor Alvarez, 33, after putting on a clinic for his 27-year-old counterpart. Alvarez landed 234 of 536 total punches, including 83 of 232 jabs and 151 of 304 power punches.

A Mariachi rendition of The Star-Spangled Banner had fans split ahead of Canelo Alvarez's Cinco de Mayo eve showdown with Jaime Munguia on Saturday night. Ahead of the undisputed middleweight title bout between two of Mexico's finest in Las Vegas, the organizers stayed true to their country's heritage by having a Mariachi play the US national anthem. The trio of Brenden Perez, Ramiro Oseguera, and Daniel Ochoa played the anthem without vocals. A bass and guitar accompanied while a violin played the melody. The rendition had fans split, with most X users who joined the discussion appearing thrilled about the unique version.

Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez will put all four of his super middleweight belts on the line when he goes up against the undefeated Jaime Munguia at T-Mobile Arena this weekend. Predictably, Canelo enters the contest as an overwhelming 1/6 favourite with Sky Bet, while Munguia is a 9/2 underdog. For those anticipating a draw, that is priced at a very long 25/1. Elsewhere, in terms of the method of victory - Alvarez is a short 8/11 to win by decision, and is attracting boosted odds of 9/4 to win by KO/TKO. Conversely, Munguia is 7/1 to get the nod on the judges' scorecards and 10/1 to win by stoppage.

Oscar De La Hoya has reportedly sent a legal letter to Canelo Alvarez following the boxer's explosive allegations during Wednesday's press conference.  Alvarez, 33, came face-to-face with Jaime Munguia at Wednesday's press conference ahead of their Cinco De Mayo fight this weekend.  However, it was Alvarez and his former promoter De La Hoya who almost came to blows in Las Vegas. 

Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez has confirmed that his next opponent, not a Mexican, will be an American, not a Mexican - marrying up to claims that he will face Jermall Charlo not Jaime Munguia. In September 2023, the Mexican superstar had already put his four super-middleweight belts on the line against Jermell, the younger Charlo twin, who had lost the contest by unanimous vote. However, some fans thought it was a mismatch when Jermell had stepped up two divisions from light middleweight to Canelo after his brother was pushed out of negotiations.

Exclusive INTERVIEW BY OLI GAMP: John Ryder, a British boxing celebrity, has promised to bounce back from his humiliating loss to Canelo Alvarez last year, leaving him 'feeling sorry for himself' after his nose was broken in round two as he tries to stun Jaime Munguia on Saturday night. Ryder ruled on a points decision last summer, the feared Mexican, who lost overwhelmingly in the pound-for-pound star's home country, despite stepping off the canvas in round five and nursing his stricken nose. He admits it was a 'daunting' experience, but one that made him "dig deeper," with a renewed desire to keep fighting at 35 years old.

BY SAM BROOKES: BY SAM BROOKES: Introducing Canelo Alvarez has been one of boxing's most difficult problems in recent years. Getting the better of him in front of 60,000 Mexican supporters in Guadalajara's hometown could be considered nigh on impossible. In May, Britain's John Ryder faced a tough challenge. He may not have started off on a bad beat either. Ryder's nose was busted open by a vicious uppercut in the second round. A thunderous straight right hand led him to the canvas three rounds later. The writing seemed to be on the wall.