Boxing analyst Peter Kahn has announced his top picks and wagers for Saturday’s bout in Las Vegas between Jaime Munguia and Canelo Alvarez.
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At T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday night, Canelo Alvarez defeated Jaime Munguia by majority decision to retain his unchallenged super middleweight belts.
Although Munguia is strong, he moves a little slowly. After the battle, Alvarez remarked, “I can see every punch.” “Sometimes he got me because I got so confident, but you know like I say, that’s why I have this kind of thing, which is why I’m the greatest.
Beginning in the second or third round, Alvarez maintained control of the fight by effectively countering Jaime Munguia’s pressure with fast and accurate blows. Munguia persisted in his plan to stay in Alvarez’s face, but even with frequent hits, Alvarez seemed unfazed.
As Munguia attacked Alvarez, he left himself vulnerable, and Alvarez continued to chip away. Although Munguia put up a fierce fight, Alvarez eventually kept the action moving at a steady pace and appeared at ease the entire time.
In response to a question about who would come after two-time super middleweight champion David Benavidez, Alvarez remained evasive.
“I’m going to rest, so I’m not sure right now. Alvarez said to himself, “I’m going to enjoy my family.” “But you know, if the money is right, I can fight right now.
Alvarez claimed that given his circumstances, he is free to fight anyone and demand anything he wants. Fans will undoubtedly wish for Benavidez to be that man.
In an interview that aired during the show, Benavidez stated that while he would love to square off against Canelo, he must go up to 175 pounds for his next match.
On Saturday, May 4, there will be four title fights in Nevada for the boxing world. The main event will include a fight for the undisputed super middleweight title between Mexican boxers Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez (60-2-2) and Jaime Munguía (43-0).
Canelo versus Munguía begins at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The main event is set to begin at 8 p.m. PT and 11 p.m. ET.
Eight p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT is Fight Card.
Undisputed Super Middleweight Champion Canelo Álvarez vs. Jaime Munguía Super Middleweight Championship
Welterweight: WBC Interim Welterweight Title match between Mario Barrios (champion) and Fabian Maidana
WBC Interim Featherweight Title: Brandon Figueroa vs. Jessie
Magdaleno Featherweight Champion: Eimantas Stanionis vs. Gabriel Maestre WBA Welterweight Title
Live updates from the Canelo vs. Munguia fight
Round 1: Munguia has a strong start
Round 2: Canelo becomes more at ease
Round 3: Munguia makes combinations
Round 4: Munguia is knocked down by Canelo
Round 5: Canelo keeps the bout under control
Round 6: Munguia is counterpunched by Canelo
Round 7: Canelo is unfazed by Munguia pressure
Round 8: Canelo dictates the fight’s tempo
Round 9: Munguia delivers a strong
Round 10: Canelo weathers Munguia’s blows with ease
Round 11: Munguia maintains a strong defense in the end
Round 12: Canelo is poised to win more titles
Preview: Canelo Alvarez vs. Jaime Munguia:
Alvarez (60-2-2, 39 KOs) hasn’t fought another Mexican in a boxing ring since defeating Julio Ceasar Chavez Jr. via unanimous decision in May 2017. Despite having held the WBC middleweight title previously, Chavez Jr.’s career took a severe turn after his defeat by Alvarez, as he lost three of his last four fights, featuring a matchup with Anderson Silva, the former UFC champion.
According to Alvarez, he has deliberately avoided playing against Mexicans in order to prevent potentially ruining their careers and leaving the sport with fewer Mexican athletes who are stars and champions.
But he did make an exception for Munguia, believing that a defeat on Saturday would not diminish his already remarkable career or legacy. Furthermore, Munguia’s successes have inspired Alvarez to see their bout as a celebration of Mexico’s rich boxing heritage and to use it as a springboard to give fans an unforgettable display.
Indeed, I’ve stated that I don’t want to battle Mexican fighters,” Álvarez declared at a press conference on Tuesday. However, I’m happy that we were able to bring this fight to Munguía, who is a respectful person and has deserved it. I’m really proud of this because it’s very Mexican-inspired.
Munguia defeated John Ryder in a super middleweight battle held in Phoenix earlier this year, and he comes into this match with a perfect 43-0 record. Before finally winning via TKO in the ninth round, he had four knockdowns. He’ll feel more confident after that victory because Ryder defeated Alvarez last year.
How to choose between Jaime Munguia and Canelo Alvarez
We can discuss Kahn’s preference for the Under 10.5 rounds. In addition, he has a sure money-line selection and a method-of-victory prop locked in. His predictions and analysis are exclusively available on SportsLine.
Results of the Canelo vs. Munguia undercard
Mario Barrios prevails over Fabian Maidana with unanimous vote
In the ninth round, Brandon Figueroa KOs Jessie Magdaleno.
Gabriel Maestre is defeated by Eimantas Stanionis with unanimous vote.
How can I watch Munguia vs. Canelo?
Jaime Munguia vs. Canelo Alvarez will be aired on DAZN and Prime Video pay-per-view. This is the second bout card and pay-per-view on Prime Video and PVR that the streaming behemoth has aired since promoter Premier Boxing Champions signed a broadcasting agreement.
How much is the pay-per-view for Canelo vs. Munguia?
The cost of the Canelo Alvarez vs. Jaime Munguia pay-per-view on Prime Video is $89.95. When you purchase a membership to DAZN, you can get a free month of service in addition to the pay-per-view for $89.99.
When does the bout between Canelo and Munguia begin?
Pay-per-view for the four-fight match begins at 7 p.m. CT. Around 10:15 p.m. CT, Alvarez and Munguia are anticipated to begin their ring walks.
Start of pay-per-view: 7:00 p.m. CT
Ring walks between Alvarez and Munguia: roughly 10:15 p.m. CT
Location of Canelo vs. Munguia
On Saturday, May 4, Canelo Alvarez vs. Jaime Munguia will be held at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena. This will be Munguia’s second bout at T-Mobile Arena, and Alvarez’s eighth.
Munguia vs. Canelo prediction
Although Canelo is the clear favorite, Munguia has a chance to surprise on Saturday. Munguia is an all-action combatant who seldom ever retreats. Throughout the fight, he applies constant pressure on his opponents and attacks them closely. Munguia’s fighting distance against Alvarez and the pressure he faces will probably decide the outcome of the bout.
He might succeed if he can close the distance on Alvarez, but Munguia’s explosive offensive style has always made him vulnerable to counterattacks, which is something Alvarez excels at.
Munguia may exert pressure on Alvarez, but in the midst of the rounds, Alvarez will probably figure out how to read Munguia’s forward strikes and dismantle him with counterpunches.
It wouldn’t be shocking to see Alvarez settle into a groove in the middle to end of the bout and nail Munguia with a powerful counterpunch. Even though Munguia has demonstrated a good chin in the past, few are as powerful as Alvarez, thus while Munguia can keep this fight intriguing for as long as it lasts, eventually Alvarez will be able to catch him off guard.
Canelo Alvarez via KO/TKO in rounds seven through nine
Weight of Canelo Alvarez
At 166.8 pounds, Canelo Alvarez was 1.2 pounds under the super middleweight limit.
With 39 knockouts, Canelo Alvarez has a 60-2-2 record.
When he retires, Canelo—who is regarded by many as the most accomplished boxer currently competing in the world—will be the first nominee for the Hall of Fame. He is the first undisputed super middleweight champion of the four-belt period, having won titles in four separate weight classes ranging from 154 pounds to 175 pounds.
According to The Ring, he is the top super middleweight and the fourth-ranked fighter overall.
Jaime Munguia’s weight
At 167.4 pounds, Jaime Munguia was.6 pounds under the super middleweight limit.
Jaime Munguia’s combat history: With 34 knockouts, Jaime Munguia has a 43-0 record.
This will be Munguia’s third bout at super middleweight; he was a world champion junior middleweight in the past. Munguia has been criticized for the caliber of opponents he has faced during his career, despite his perfect record.
According to The Ring, Munguia is the No. 5 super middleweight contender.
Among his greatest triumphs include his victory over Liam Smith in the 2018 title fight and his two victories against contenders John Ryder and Sergiy Derevyanchenko in the past 12 months.
Munguia vs. Canelo fight purse:
We do know how much Canelo is making, even though the actual purse for each fighter is undisclosed. Canelo agreed to pay more than $35 million for a single fight with Premier Boxing Champions early this year, according to Dan Rafael. Munguia is expected to take home the biggest pay cheque of his career, though the precise amount is unclear.
Judges in Canelo v. Munguia:
A seasoned panel of judges was chosen by the Nevada State Athletic Commission to preside over the Canelo Alvarez vs. Jaime Munguia bout. =Steve Weisfeld, David Sutherland, and Tim Cheatham will serve as the judges. Thomas Taylor will serve as the referee.
odds for Canelo vs. Munguia: On DraftKings, Canelo Alvarez is a -525 favorite to win, while Munguia is +380. As of Friday, 68% of wagers on DraftKings were on Canelo.
Alvarez chose to be -105
Munguia via choice at +700
KO/TKO Alvarez: +165
KO/TKO Munguia: +950
Munguia vs. Canelo undercard
Mario Barrios (28-2, 18 knockouts), a former world champion, will challenge Fabian Maidana (22-2, 16 knockouts) for the WBC interim welterweight title in the co-main event.
Former unified world champion Brandon Figueroa (24-1-1, 18 knockouts) will make his WBC interim featherweight title defense against former world champion Jessie Magdaleno (29-2, 18 knockouts) in the third fight on the bill after a year-long hiatus.
WBA “regular” welterweight champion Eimantas Stanionis (14-0, 9 knockouts) will face undefeated two-time Olympian Gabriel Maestre (6-0-1, 5 knockouts) in the pay-per-view opener.
Below is the whole pay-per-view card:
Main event: Mario Barrios vs. Fabian Maidana; co-main: Canelo Alvarez vs. Jaime Munguia
Jessie Magdaleno versus Brandon Figueroa Emmanuel Maestre versus Eimantas Stanionis.
