Canelo Álvarez-Jaime Munguía full results: Canelo cruises to unanimous decision
Once again on Cinco de Mayo weekend Saúl "Canelo" Álvarez headlined a pay-per-view card. The major difference this year was he was fighting a Mexican opponent, something he hadn't done since 2017 due to not wanting to diminish the career of one of his fellow countrymen by handing them a loss.
Jaime Munguía may have suffered the first loss of his career in his chance to take Álvarez's undisputed super middleweight title, but his star won't shine any less bright after his tough performance. He continually brought the fight to Álvarez and never backed down. Even after he was dropped in the fourth round with an uppercut, Munguía showed he was game and was definitely not afraid to exchange with the Mexican legend.
Munguía, at 27, still has a great career in front of him. Despite having faced formidable opponents, he hadn't faced someone like Álvarez, who is still the biggest name in boxing. Álvarez mostly dominated, but the young Mexican contender proved his toughness and brought his A game.
Here's how the entire card unfolded:
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Canelo Alvarez defends his 168-pound title, knocking down Jaime Munguia to score a unanimous decision win.
Judges score the fight 117-110, 116-111, 115-112 in favor of Alvarez.
Alvarez landed 234 of 536 his punches, while Munguia answered with 170 of 663 shots. #CaneloMunguia
— Manouk Akopyan (@ManoukAkopyan) May 5, 2024
“I feel proud to be in Vegas where everyone here watching two Mexicans!” - Canelo 🇲🇽
— Sergio Mora 🐍 (@TheLatinSnake_) May 5, 2024
Judges scored it 117-107, 116-111 & 115-112 and Canelo stays undisputed at 168 pounds. Munguia showed his toughness, but it wasn't close to enough to stay undefeated as he suffers his first career loss at the hands of the Mexican legend.
116-111, 115-112, 117-110 - Canelo def Jaime Munguia via UD
— Marcos Villegas (@heyitsmarcosv) May 5, 2024
Didn't want to steal a fellow Mexican's shine (despite schooling him throughout the fight
Look like Canelo carried him the whole fight!
— Terence Crawford (@terencecrawford) May 5, 2024
Munguia survives! We're going to the scorecards for the decision, but Canelo put on a masterclass and didn't let Munguia do much. He closed the fight landing some clean right hands with another uppercut that Munguia will feel tomorrow.
Munguia is in desperation mode, but can't find the big shot he needs. Canelo's defense is mostly on point. Fight enters the 12th round with Canelo likely holding a huge lead.
Coming to R11 and Munguia still punching. Probably has lost every round since the knockdown. Badly needs something to get back in. But has showed tremendous grit and heart so far in this fight
— Marcos Villegas (@heyitsmarcosv) May 5, 2024
Canelo staying slick and just out of the way of the majority of Munguia's shots. Fight has slowed down with Canelo happy to stay on the outside and land counters when Munguia pushes forward.
Munguia does all that he’s gotta move and not give it all back
— ShowtimeShawn Porter (@ShowtimeShawnP) May 5, 2024
Best round Munguia has had since the third.
Problem is that Canelo now knows he can’t hurt him
— Roberto José Andrade Franco (@R_AndradeFranco) May 5, 2024
It's really working for Canelo when he just jabs with Munguia. Young guy can't get anything going when he sticks to that. Canelo building a little pressure off that now
— King Typo (@BoxingBusch) May 5, 2024
I didn’t think Canelo wanted to see 9rds. I’m a little surprised he’s still pacing himself. But clearly it’s all Canelo at this point. Not sure of the adjustment needed for Munguia
— ShowtimeShawn Porter (@ShowtimeShawnP) May 5, 2024
Canelo has found his rhythm now and is starting to land combos. One of those combos hurt Munguia to the body.
Does FREDDIE tell MUNGUIA the only way he wins is by KO? Because that’s the only way he wins. Time to try and surge… May as well empty all da bullets
— Michael Woods (@Woodsy1069) May 5, 2024
Canelo is definitely in control after 6 rounds. Munguia hasn't made any adjustments and is setting himself up to get countered.
Canelo Álvarez vs. Jaime Munguía full results, highlights
Undisputed super middleweight title: Canelo Álvarez def. Jaime Munguía by unanimous decision (117-110, 116-111, 115-112)
WBC interim welterweight title: Mario Barrios def. Fabian Maidana by unanimous decision (116-111, 116-111, 116-111)
WBC interim featherweight title: Brandon Figueroa def. Jessie Magdaleno by KO (body shot) at 2:59 of R9:
Welterweight: Eimantas Stanionis def. Gabriel Maestre Perez by unanimous decision (117-111, 118-110, 119-109)
