It’s an all-Mexican showdown of youth vs. experience on Cinco De Mayo weekend for all the marbles.
Canelo Álvarez will look to defend his undisputed super middleweight title for a fourth straight time Saturday (8 p.m. ET, DAZN PPV) at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas against fellow Mexican and former super welterweight world champion Jaime Munguía, who seeks to snatch the torch from the legendary future Hall of Famer.
At just 27 years old, Jaime Munguía has already proven his mettle in the ring with 43 professional fights under his belt. While he’s faced some tough opponents, none can match Álvarez, the undisputed face of boxing and four-division world champion.
As the stage is set, the question remains: Will Álvarez continue his reign, or will the younger Mexican steal his thunder?
Here are the keys to victory for Álvarez (60-2-2, 39 KOs) and Munguía (43-0, 34 KOs), followed by a final prediction ahead of their high-stakes clash in Las Vegas.
Don’t get complacent
Munguía is a beast. He’s swift and explosive but has glaring flaws. However, he has yet to face a fighter who can check him for his mistakes. Munguía destroyed John Ryder in January, but even when the Englishman was hurt, he consistently landed counter right hooks on Munguía. Why? Munguía likes to admire his work. And when that happens, he throws caution to the wind, drops his hands and doesn’t move his head. If Ryder had power, Munguía may have been on the mat. He ca
