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Canelo Alvarez vs Jaime Munguia: Date, UK start time, undercard and how to follow as Mexican superstars go toe-to-toe

Canelo Alvarez returns subsequent month as he defends his undisputed super-middleweight world title in opposition to unbeaten Jaime Munguia. The Mexican famous person will again be fighting on his favoured Cinco de Mayo weekend, with this yr’s conflict much more particular because of his opponent being a fellow countryman. 2 Canelo vs Munguia is ready for Might 4Credit score: Esther Lin/PBC It should mark the eighth time Canelo has been within the ring on his nationwide vacation weekend however solely the second in opposition to a compatriot. That bout proved to be a dominant victory over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr in 2017 however Munguia will symbolize a a lot sterner check. The 27-year-old is undefeated in 43 fights, with 34 KOs and his most up-to-date win being when he completed Englishman John Ryder in January. Canelo, (60-2-2/39 KOs), additionally beat Ryder final yr and most lately overcame Jermell Charlo through unanimous resolution in September. Learn extra on Canelo Alvarez The 33-year-old had unsuccessfully bid to face David Benavidez subsequent however as a substitute faces Oscar De La Hoya‘s fighter Munguia in his first occasion along with his former promoter since their acrimonious split in 2020.…

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Canelo Alvarez has new frontrunner for next fight as PBC’s stance made clear on Jermall Charlo showdown

Canelo Alvarez’s promotional outfit PBC are reportedly pushing for the Mexican celebrity to face Jaime Munguia in his subsequent outing. The undisputed super-middleweight champion is about to return to the ring on Cinco de Mayo weekend in Las Vegas. 2 Canelo Alvarez’s subsequent opponent is but to be introducedCredit score: GETTY His opponent is but to be introduced though Canelo insists he’ll field an American on Could 4. This revelation, in flip, ruled out fellow countryman Munguia as a possible dance companion. Nevertheless, in accordance with ESPN, Al Haymon’s PBC, who inked a three-fight cope with Canelo value in extra of $100m final 12 months, are eager to make an all-Mexican showdown with Munguia within the spring. Jermall Charlo, the brother of Canelo’s final opponent, Jermell, was mentioned to be the frontrunner to face the previous pound-for-pound king of boxing however PBC consider the Munguia conflict is extra financially viable. In consequence, they’re keen to make Canelo a $35m assure if he fights the previous WBO light-middleweight titlist, which will not be on the desk if he chooses Charlo. Munguia has been very vocal about his want to field Canelo. Following his dominant stoppage win…

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