Mexican boxer Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez retained his super middleweight titles of the World Boxing Council (WBC), World Boxing Organization (WBO), World Boxing Association (WBA) and International Boxing Federation (IBF) after defeating by unanimous decision his compatriot the challenger Jaime Munguía.
Munguía, 27, came undefeated to the fight held at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, where Álvarez beat him with a score of 117-110, 116-111 and 115-112.
“I feel very proud of this type of fight, everyone is seeing that we are two Mexican warriors,” said Canelo after emerging as the big winner of the fight.
“My timing was the key, he is a great fighter, strong and intelligent, but I took my time and I knew I could do it, I feel very proud of what I did. I want to show that I am the best and with this type of fights it was achieved “I showed my talent, now I am the best fighter,” said “Canelo.”
Both boxers came out aggressive and from the first round they exchanged several blows, while a slight advantage was seen for the challenger.
However, everything changed in the fourth episode when Álvarez sent his opponent to the canvas after landing a couple of blows to his face, although Munguía quickly rejoined and continued the fight.
With the victory against Munguía, Álvarez registers a record of 61 wins with 39 knockouts, two draws and two losses.
For his part, the challenger was left with a record of 43 victories with 34 knockouts, and one defeat. “I felt good, I tried, but he is a fighter with a lot of experience, he beat me well and the truth is that my first defeat hurt me,” Munguía revealed.
Maidana lost to Barrios
In the run-up to the fight between Canelo Álvarez and Jaime Munguia in Las Vegas, Fabián Maidana from Santa Fe faced Mario Barrios for the interim welterweight title of the World Boxing Council (WBC).
Maidana arrived at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas to face Mario Barrios and all boxing fans thought about a quick resolution of the lawsuit in favor of Azteca. But TNT stood up well, started from low to high and grew after the fall in the third round.
He found comfort in the counterpunches and leaned back on the ropes due to the American’s good handling of the ring. In rounds 6, 7 and 8 the best of the fight and Maidana’s performance were seen.
But in the defining laps the place closed more solidly, despite having one eye closed by the blows of TNT. Fabián Maidana left an excellent image in Las Vegas and it should not take long for him to get another chance.
