In a highly anticipated world title clash, Canelo Alvarez and Jaime Munguia are set to face off this Saturday. Alvarez, with a record of 60-2-2 and 39 knockouts, will defend his undisputed super middleweight championship against the undefeated Munguia, who boasts a record of 43-0 with 34 knockouts.
Both fighters successfully made weight for the bout, with Alvarez coming in at 166.8 pounds and Munguia at 167.4 pounds. Alvarez, who has recently unified the belts with wins over top contenders like Caleb Plant and Billy Joe Saunders, is looking to make his fourth defense of his undisputed super middleweight status.
Despite being two months shy of his 34th birthday, Alvarez expressed confidence in his prime shape and readiness for the fight. On the other hand, Munguia, at 27 years old, is eager to seize the opportunity and become the new world champion.
The undercard for the event includes exciting matchups like Mario Barrios vs. Fabian Maidana and Brandon Figueroa vs. Jessie Magdaleno. However, Magdaleno missed weight and is ineligible to win Figueroa’s title, but the bout will proceed as scheduled.
With both Alvarez and Munguia in top form and ready to put on a show, fans can expect a thrilling night of boxing action. Stay tuned for the full Canelo vs. Munguia weigh-in results and be sure not to miss this epic showdown between two of the best in the sport.