By Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez showcased his dominance in the ring, flooring Jaime Munguia in the fourth round en route to a unanimous decision victory in Las Vegas. The Mexican superstar retained his undisputed super-middleweight world titles with scores of 117-110, 116-111, and 115-112.
Munguia started aggressively in the opening rounds, pressing Alvarez back against the ropes with his fiery assault. However, ‘Canelo’ turned the tide in the fourth round, dropping Munguia heavily to the canvas with a powerful uppercut.
Throughout the fight, Alvarez’s superior power and precision were evident as he delivered crisp combinations and punished Munguia with relentless attacks. Despite a brief rally from Munguia in the ninth round, Alvarez maintained control, responding with defiant flurries of punches.
Reflecting on his victory, ‘Canelo’ expressed pride in giving Munguia the opportunity to face him and acknowledged his opponent’s potential for a great career. Meanwhile, Munguia, experiencing his first loss, admitted that the defeat was painful but acknowledged Alvarez’s experience and strength in the ring.
Alvarez’s triumph adds another convincing title defense to his illustrious career, solidifying his status as one of boxing’s greatest champions.
