Mexican boxing legend Canelo Alvarez is set to return to the ring on May 4 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. While many fans are excited about his comeback, some are disappointed that he won’t be facing David Benavidez. Instead, Alvarez is scheduled to fight fellow Mexican champion Jaime Munguia for the super middleweight championship. Despite calls for the Benavidez matchup, it seems unlikely to happen in the near future.
Alvarez, with an impressive record of 60-2-2, holds the WBO, IBF, WBC, and WBA titles at 168 pounds. His only losses came against Floyd Mayweather and Dmitry Bivol, with draws against Jorge Juarez and Gennady Golovkin. Considered one of the greatest fighters in boxing history, Alvarez’s fights are highly anticipated by fans, even though many believe he should be taking on tougher opponents at this stage of his career. With his status and consistently strong performances, Alvarez continues to draw a large audience to his fights.
Jaime Munguia, at 43-0, is a rising star in the boxing world known for his power-punching style. However, his opponents have not always been top-tier fighters, with his best wins coming against Liam Smith and John Ryder. Moving up in weight classes, Munguia now competes at 168 pounds and faces a significant challenge in fighting Alvarez. The wide odds in Alvarez’s favor (-600) reflect the tough task ahead of Munguia, who will need to prove himself against the legendary Mexican champion.
The Alvarez-Munguia fight is highly anticipated, with fans eager to see if Munguia can pull off an upset similar to Ryan Garcia’s win over Devin Haney. The matchup represents a substantial step up in competition for Munguia, who will need to show his skills against a top-tier opponent like Alvarez. As the fight approaches, the boxing community is buzzing with excitement, curious to see how Munguia will fare against the seasoned champion.
For those looking to watch the fight, there are multiple options available with similar costs. PPV.com offers an option that does not require a subscription, providing fans with flexibility to tune in for just this fight. With both fighters gearing up for the showdown, boxing enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the outcome of the Alvarez-Munguia battle, set to take place on Saturday at the T-Mobile Arena.
