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CANELO ALVAREZ VS. JAIME MUNGIA TALE OF THE TAPE

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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