Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and Jaime Munguia faced off at the weigh-in for their highly anticipated super middleweight world title bout. Both fighters made weight on Friday, with Alvarez weighing in at 166.8 pounds and Munguia at 167.4 pounds.
The all-Mexican showdown has drawn attention as Alvarez faces a Mexican opponent for the first time since 2017, adding excitement to the Cinco de Mayo holiday weekend. Despite the challenges that come with facing an undefeated opponent like Munguia, who holds a record of 43-0 with 34 knockouts, Alvarez remains confident in his abilities and predicts a “decisive” victory to defend his four world titles: WBC, WBA, IBF, and WBO.
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. The fight is seen as a potential turning point in boxing history by promoters who believe that Munguia could upset the established order by challenging Alvarez’s reign as king of the super middleweight division.
Despite expectations surrounding their showdown, both fighters expressed mutual respect on stage in front of T-Mobile Arena fans. They shook hands before their weigh-in ceremony and exchanged words of encouragement to each other before they take center ring on Saturday night for what promises to be a thrilling clash between two Mexican boxing talents.
