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Canelo Alvarez vs Jaime Munguia fight updates, how to watch

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May 5, 2024

Canelo Alvarez vs Jaime Munguia fight updates, how to watch

Canelo Alvarez will defend his undisputed tremendous middleweight titles in opposition to Jaime Munguia on Saturday night time in Las Vegas.

It will likely be Alvarez’s fourth protection as undisputed champion after unifying his WBC, WBA and WBO tremendous middleweight titles with Caleb Plant’s IBF title in 2021.

Munguia, a former 154-pound champion, holds an undefeated report and has two opponents in widespread with Alvarez, beating John Ryder and Liam Smith. This shall be Alvarez’s first combat in opposition to a fellow Mexican since 2017.

Observe right here for reside updates from the combat.

Canelo vs Munguia reside updates

Spherical 5

Munguia appears to be like advantageous after the knockdown however its impacts may present as we get additional into combat. Canelo is snapping his jab effectively which is opening up area for fast combos. Canelo continues to attach on counter photographs, whereas Munguia continues to be throwing however hasn’t landed something vital. Strong spherical for Canelo after the knockdown.

Spherical 4: Canelo knocks down Munguia

Munguia continues to look sharp, standing within the pocket with Canelo. He is working behind the jab and continues his traditional mixture punching. Canelo appears unphased by the photographs however many are touchdown nonetheless. Within the last minute Canelo caught Munguia with a string of counters and an uppercut knocked him down, the primary knockdown of Munguia’s profession. 10-8 spherical for Canelo.

Spherical 3

Canelo stays targeted on the physique of Munguia, touchdown photographs with venom. Munguia continues to make the most of the jab however hasn’t been in a position to hold Canelo too far-off, Munguia is a lot used to combating within the pocket nonetheless. Munguia pushed Canelo to the nook however Canelo’s protection held robust as he labored his method again to the middle of the ring. Munguia unloads on Canelo within the last seconds of the spherical, though Alvarez manages to dam an honest variety of photographs.

Spherical 2

Canelo just isn’t afraid to remain inside in opposition to Munguia, persevering with to maneuver ahead consuming away at Munguia’s physique. Munguia is responding with fast combos typically connecting with the pinnacle and physique of Canelo, however Alvarez is hardly taking a step again as he counters. Good response spherical for Canelo as he lands 16 punches.

Spherical 1

Spherical 1 was a sense out spherical between the 2 Mexicans, however heated up within the waning seconds of the combat. Munguia tried to ascertain the jab within the opening minutes, utilizing his peak benefit to maintain the space. Canelo discovered his method inside because the spherical went on, touchdown stable physique photographs whereas Munguia countered shortly. Munguia landed a bevy of stable photographs and may safe the spherical.

Canelo vs Munguia undercard outcomes

Mario Barrios defeats Fabian Maidana by unanimous resolution
Brandon Figueroa defeats Jessie Magdaleno by KO in spherical 9
Eimantas Stanionis defeats Gabriel Maestre by unanimous resolution

The right way to watch Canelo vs Munguia?

Canelo Alvarez vs Jaime Munguia is being broadcasted on Prime Video pay-per-view and DAZN pay-per-view. This will be the second Prime Video fight card and pay-per-view since promoter Premier Boxing Champions agreed to a broadcasting deal with the streaming giant.

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How much is the Canelo vs Munguia pay-per-view?

The Canelo Alvarez vs Jaime Munguia pay-per-view is $89.95 on Prime Video. DAZN is offering the pay-per-view for $89.99 with a free month of DAZN when you buy a subscription.

When does the Canelo vs Munguia fight start?

The four fight pay-per-view starts at 7 p.m. CT. Alvarez and Munguia are expected to make their ring walks around 10:15 p.m. CT.

Pay-per-view start: 7 p.m. CT
Alvarez vs Munguia ring walks: approx. 10:15 p.m. CT

Canelo vs Munguia location

Canelo Alvarez vs Jaime Munguia will take place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, May 4. It will be Alvarez’s ninth fight at T-Mobile Arena while it will be Munguia’s second.

Canelo vs Munguia prediction

While Canelo is the favorite for good reason, it’s not crazy to believe in Munguia’s upside on Saturday.

Munguia is an all-action fighter who rarely takes a step backwards. He pressures his opponents consistently throughout the fight, unleashing barrages on his opponents at close range. That pressure and the distance at which Munguia fights Alvarez will likely determine the fight.

If he’s able to get inside on Alvarez he could find success, but historically Munguia’s high-octane offensive approach has left him susceptible to getting countered, something Alvarez is an expert at.

Munguia’s pressure could make Alvarez uncomfortable, but somewhere around the middle rounds Alvarez will likely decipher Munguia’s forward attacks and pick him apart with counter punches.

It wouldn’t be a surprise to see Alvarez find his rhythm in the mid to late rounds of the fight and catch Munguia with a big counter shot that puts him down. In the end, Munguia can make this fight exciting for as long as it lasts, but eventually Alvarez will be able to catch him with his guard down and while Munguia has shown a strong chin in the past, few possess power like Alvarez.

Prediction: Canelo Alvarez by KO/TKO in rounds 7-9

Canelo Alvarez weight

Canelo Alvarez weighed in at 166.8 pounds, 1.2 pounds below the super middleweight limit.

Canelo Alvarez fight record

Canelo Alvarez has a 60-2-2 record with 39 knockouts.

Canelo is widely considered to be the most accomplished active boxer in the world and will be a first ballot Hall of Famer when he retires. He’s won titles in four different weight classes from 154-pounds to 175-pounds and is the first undisputed super middleweight champion in the four-belt era.

He’s the No. 1 super middleweight and No. 4 ranked fighter pound-for-pound by The Ring.

Jaime Munguia weight

Jaime Munguia weighed in at 167.4 pounds, .6 pounds below the super middleweight limit.

Jaime Munguia fight record

Jaime Munguia has a 43-0 record with 34 knockouts.

Munguia is a former junior middleweight world champion and this will be his third fight at super middleweight. Despite his undefeated record, Munguia has faced criticism throughout his career for the caliber of opponents he’s taken on.

Munguia is the No. 5 ranked super middleweight contender by The Ring.

His best victories include a 2018 title fight win over Liam Smith and two wins in the last twelve months over contenders John Ryder and Sergiy Derevyanchenko.

Canelo vs Munguia fight purse

While each fighter’s exact purse for the bout is unknown, we do have an idea of how much Canelo is making. Canelo signed a one-fight deal with promoter Premier Boxing Champions earlier this year for more than $35 million, per Dan Rafael.