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CANELO ALVAREZ VS. JAIME MUNGIA TALE OF THE TAPE By Maloney L. Samaco PhilBoxing.com Sat, 04 May 2024  Mexican boxer Saúl "Canelo" Álvarez stakes his undisputed world super middleweight title against countryman Jaime Munguía on May 4 in Las Vegas, a day before the Mexicans celebrate their national holiday, popularly observed as an event to eat tacos, drink and indulge in festivities. Cinco de Mayo commemorates Mexico’s victory over France in the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862 and Álvarez made fighting on that weekend a regular annual schedule. “I feel so proud about this fight because it’s two Mexicans on one of the best weekends in Las Vegas. Everybody is watching us. The first time two Mexicans were fighting for the spirit, for the four belts,” Álvarez was quoted by CNN. “I feel so proud about this fight.” On May 7, 2022, Álvarez suffered a shock defeat to Russian Dmitry Bivol for his WBA (Super) light heavyweight title, but he avenged that loss with three consecutive victories over Jermall Charlo, John Ryder and Gennady Golovkin rematch by unanimous decision. Álvarez will fight another Mexican since his unanimous win over Julio César Chávez Jr. in 2017. Tale of the Tape Canelo Álvarez Born Santos Saúl Álvarez Barragán Birthdate July 18, 1990 Age 33 Residence Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico Birth place Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico Nickname Canelo ("Cinnamon") Official Weight 166.8 lbs. Height 5 ft 8 in (1.72 m) Reach 70 in (179 cm) Stance Orthodox Boxing record Total fights 64 Wins 60 Wins by KO 39 Losses 2 Draws 2 rounds 484 KOs 65% Debut October 29, 2005 Jaime Munguía Born Jaime Aarón Munguía Escobedo Birthdate October 6, 1996 Age 27 Residence Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico Birth place Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico Official Weight 167.4 lbs. Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) Reach 72 in (183 cm) Stance Orthodox Boxing record Total fights 43 Wins 43 Wins by KO 34 Rounds 199 KOs 79.07% Debut July 13, 2013 Click here to view a list of other articles written by Maloney L. Samaco.  |
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