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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
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