Canelo Alvarez returns next weekend as he defends his undisputed super middleweight world title against undefeated Jaime Munguia.
The Mexican superstar will fight again on his favorite Cinco de Mayo weekend, with this year’s clash even more special because his opponent is a compatriot.
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This will be Canelo’s eighth time in the ring during his National Day weekend, but only the second against a compatriot.
That fight turned out 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 knockouts and his most recent victory came over Englishman John Ryder in January.
Canelo (60-2-2/39 KOs) also beat Ryder last year and most recently defeated Jermell Charlo by unanimous decision in September.
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The 33-year-old had unsuccessfully attempted to face David Benavidez next, but instead faces Oscar De La Hoya fighter Munguia in his first event with his former promoter since their acrimonious split in 2020.
Canelo vs Munguia: Start date and time
This undisputed 12-round super middleweight title clash will take place on Saturday, May 4.
The fight, which will see Canelo defend his IBF, WBA, WBC and WBO super middleweight belts, will take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
The event is scheduled to start at 2 a.m. in the UK, and the Canelo vs. Munguia ringwalks are scheduled for 5 a.m.
The card will be broadcast live on DAZN PPV in the United States, but the British broadcaster has not yet been confirmed or announced.
talkSPORT will have updates throughout fight week and talkSPORT.com will also provide the best reaction.
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Canelo against Munguia: Undercard
Subject to change
- MAIN EVENT: Canelo Alvarez vs. Jaime Munguia – for the IBF, WBA, WBC and WBO super middleweight world 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
- Vito Mielnicki Jr. vs. Ronald Cruz
- William Scull vs. Sean Hemphill
- Jesus Ramos vs. Johan Gonzalez
- Gabriel Valenzuela vs. Jose Angulo
- Damien Vázquez vs. David Picasso
- Jabin Chollet vs. Julian Bridges
- Adrian Torres vs. Arsen Poghosyan
Canelo vs Munguia: What was said?
Canelo: “I am very proud and excited to be able to participate in this fight.
“Mexican against Mexican is always a huge fight and it’s been a long time since there’s been one like this.
“It’s great to give an opportunity like this to a fighter who has earned it like Jaime. It gives me great joy that two Mexicans are facing each other in such a great fight for the sport.
Munguia: “I am very, very happy and full of enthusiasm for this great opportunity.
“I am incredibly grateful to everyone involved who was able to make this fight a reality. We are ready to offer fans a great evening of boxing on Saturday May 4th.
“I can’t wait to show the world that I am capable of doing great things. Viva Tijuana and Viva Mexico!”
