Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez returns this evening to defends his undisputed super-middleweight titles against unbeaten compatriot Jaime Munguia.
The Mexican superstar will again be fighting on his favoured Cinco de Mayo weekend, with this year’s clash even more special due to his opponent being a fellow countryman.
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Canelo vs Munguia is set for this weekendCredit: Esther Lin/PBC
It will mark the eighth time Canelo has been in the ring on his national holiday weekend but only the second against a compatriot.
That bout proved to be a dominant victory over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr in 2017 but Munguia will represent a much sterner test.
The 27-year-old is undefeated in 43 fights, with 34 KOs and his most recent win being when he finished Englishman John Ryder in January.
Canelo, (60-2-2/39 KOs), also beat Ryder last year and most recently overcame Jermell Charlo via unanimous decision in September.
The 33-year-old had unsuccessfully bid to face David Benavidez next but instead faces Oscar De La Hoya’s fighter Munguia in his first event with his former promoter since their acrimonious split in 2020.
Canelo vs Munguia: Date and start time
This 12-round undisputed super-middleweight title clash will take place on Saturday, May 4.
The bout, which will see Canelo defend his IBF, WBA, WBC and WBO Super Middleweight belts, will be held at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
The event is set to begin at 2am in the UK, with the Canelo vs Munguia ringwalks scheduled for 5am.
It will be shown on DAZN from 1am on Sunday morning and will cost £19.99. More details here.
talkSPORT will have updates throughout fight week and talkSPORT.com will provide the best of the reaction as well.
STREAM LIVE ON DAZN
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De La Hoya attended the press conferenceCredit: Ryan Hafey/PBC
Canelo vs Munguia: Undercard
Subject to change
Main card
MAIN EVENT: Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez vs. Jaime Munguia – for IBF, WBA, WBC and WBO world super middleweight titles
Brandon Figueroa vs. Jessie Magdaleno – WBC interim featherweight title
Mario Barrios vs. Fabian Andres Maidana – WBC interim welterweight title
Eimantas Stanionis vs. Gabriel Maestre – WBA welterweight title
Preliminary card
Jesus Alejandro Ramos Jr vs Johan Gonzalez
Vito Mielnicki Jr vs Ronald Cruz
Damien Vazquez vs Alan Picasso Romero
Gabriel Gollaz Valenzuela vs Jose Angulo
Jabin Chollet vs Julian Bridges
Adrian Torres vs Arsen Poghosyan
Canelo vs Munguia: What has been said?
Canelo: “I’m very proud and excited to be able to make this fight.
“A Mexican versus another Mexican is always a huge fight and it’s been a while since there’s been one like this.
“It’s great to give an opportunity like this to a fighter that’s earned it like Jaime has. It gives me a lot of joy that two Mexicans will be facing each other in such a big fight for the sport.”
Munguia: “I’m very, very happy and filled with enthusiasm for this great opportunity.“I’m incredibly grateful to everyone involved who were able to make this fight a reality. We are ready to give fans a great night of boxing on Saturday, May 4.
“I can’t wait to demonstrate to the world that I am capable of doing great things. Viva Tijuana and Viva Mexico!”
