Canelo Álvarez is set to face Jaime Munguía on Saturday at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, putting his undisputed super middleweight titles on the line. The event takes place during Cinco de Mayo weekend, and Álvarez is headlining a pay-per-view card as usual. However, this time he’ll be going up against a Mexican opponent, which is out of the ordinary for him.
Álvarez has not fought a fellow countryman in seven years, with his last Mexican opponent being Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in May of 2017. This time, he will be facing the undefeated Jaime Munguía in the main event. Munguía, at 27 years old, has shown his skill in the ring with 44 professional fights under his belt. While he has faced tough opponents, he has yet to face someone of Álvarez’s caliber, who is considered the biggest name in boxing with titles in four weight divisions.
The anticipation is high as fans wonder if Álvarez will maintain his dominance or if Munguía will make a statement by defeating him. The live blog below will provide updates on Canelo Álvarez vs. Jaime Munguía, including results, highlights, and odds. The event starts at 8 p.m. ET on DAZN/PPV.com