Undisputed super-middleweight world champion Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and unbeaten Jaime Munguia shook hands at the weigh-in ahead of their all-Mexican super middleweight world title bout in Las Vegas. Both fighters made weight on Friday for their highly anticipated showdown, with Alvarez weighing in at 166.8 pounds and Munguia at 167.4 pounds.
The fighters showed mutual respect on stage in front of the T-Mobile Arena, where fans gathered to witness the spectacle. Alvarez expressed confidence in his physical condition, noting that he feels in his prime and has recovered from past injuries. He emphasized his readiness for the fight and promised to demonstrate his best performance on Saturday night.
Alvarez, with a record of 60-2-2 and 39 knockouts, is defending his four super-middleweight belts against the undefeated Munguia, who holds a record of 43-0 with 34 knockouts. The bout has drawn attention as Alvarez faces a Mexican opponent for the first time since 2017, adding excitement to the Cinco de Mayo holiday weekend.
Munguia, at 27 years old, is determined to seize the opportunity to become a world champion. Under the guidance of trainer Freddie Roach, he has developed an explosive style and aims to prove himself against the experienced champion. Promoters have highlighted the fight as a potential turning point in boxing, with Munguia seen as a challenger who could upset the established order.
Despite the expectations surrounding the bout, Alvarez remains confident in his abilities and predicts a “decisive” victory to defend his WBC, WBA, IBF, and WBO world titles. The stage is set for a thrilling clash between two Mexican boxing talents on a significant weekend for the sport.