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Doric SamJuly 23, 2024

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr’s boxing career took a unique new downturn on Saturday night.

The former WBC middleweight champion ended his 30-month layoff to face former UFC fighter on the undercard of Jake Paul’s clash with bare-knuckle boxer Mike Perry.

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Infamously, the last time Chavez Jr. fought a UFC star, he suffered a humiliating decision defeat to faded legend Anderson Silva in June 2021.

The 38-year-old got the win over Hall, but he certainly didn’t redeem himself.

Chavez Jr. got off to a decent start but began to gas as the six-round boxing bout progressed and ultimately had to fend off a late onslaught from his opponent.

The ringside judges scored the fight 58-56, 59-55, and 59-55 in his favour.

“He’s a strong dude but I got my distance,” Chavez Jr. said post-fight.

“The win is easy. It’s a good fight. Great athlete, great person, that’s it.

“He’s tough, he’s strong. He’s not a boxer.”

The 62-fight veteran was subsequently asked who he wants to fight next, and his answer had the 17,000 fans at the AMALIE Arena in Florida loudly booing him.

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Chavez Jr. added: “Jake Paul, why not?”

“I’m a better fighter than his opponents, that’s for sure.”

Fans clearly didn’t like the idea of him getting such a big fight after a lacklustre performance against Hall.

A win over a former boxing world champion would certainly look good on Paul’s record, but at this point that appears to be all Chavez Jr. has to offer him.

Only time will tell if the two men will ever face off in the ring.

The main goal for David Benavidez for the past several years has been to land a mega-fight against Canelo Alvarez. So far, that hasn’t happened (and it might never happen). That’s why Benavidez is moving up in weight to fight a former titlist in Oleksandr Gvozdyk. And it won’t necessarily be an easy time for Benavidez. Here’s everything you need to know about David Benavidez vs. Oleksandr Gvozdyk, including the odds, their records and a prediction on who will win.

Yes, most of the boxing world is hungering for an Alvarez-Benavidez showdown. And it makes sense. Benavidez is a former titlist at super middleweight, and Alvarez currently is the undisputed 168-pound champion. Benavidez would make the biggest payday of his career by far, and he’d have an excellent chance to beat Alvarez and establish himself as an even bigger boxing star.

But Alvarez simply hasn’t given Benavidez the opportunity. That’s forced Benavidez to move up to 175 pounds and try to establish himself in a new division.

“My plan is to conquer the light heavyweight and super middleweight divisions,” Benavidez said. “Whoever comes to the plate, they can get it. I’m ready to fight whoever and beat whoever.”

Next up to the plate is Gvozdyk, who established himself as a champion by sending Adonis Stevenson into retirement in 2018 and taking his light heavyweight title in the process. But that was six years ago, and it includes a four-year spell when Gvozdyk was retired and away from boxing.

He’s had a few wins against nondescript opposition in the past 16 months, but Gvozdyk hasn’t faced a talent like Benavidez in years.

“Even though he’s moving up in weight, he’s still a big guy,” Gvozdyk said. “So, I’m not thinking about that. I’m expecting him to be in the best shape of his career, just like I am.”

Even if Gvozdyk is in his best shape, he’s still a solid underdog. That’s because Benavidez has the kind of talent to potentially challenge Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev to be called the best at light heavyweight.

“Logic says if it is a boxing match,

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Jesus Ramos is set for his next fight against Johan Gonzalez at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, May 4. The pair battles it out on the top of prelims, leading to Canelo Alvarez vs Jaime Munguia PPV. The bout is scheduled for 10 rounds at welterweight.

Ramos (20-1, 16 KOs) of Casa Grande, Arizona looks to return to winning ways. The 23-year-old southpaw suffered his first career defeat last September, when he dropped a unanimous decision against Erickson Lubin.

“I’m excited to be back in the ring again,” Jesus Ramos said. “My team and I have been training hard to prepare for this fight. I have a tough opponent in Johan Gonzalez who’s hungry for a big opportunity, b

Jaime Munguia goes up against Canelo Alvarez on Saturday, May 4 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The undefeated challenger looks to claim the undisputed super middleweight title against fellow-Mexican star.

Ahead of their highly anticipated showdown on Cinco de Mayo weekend, Jaime Munguia (43-0, 34 KOs) held an open workout at Wild Card Boxing Club. Tijuana’s 27-year-old former super welterweight champion expects an exciting and memorable fight against Guadalajara’s 33-year-old Canelo Alvarez (60-2-2, 39 KOs), who makes the fourth defense of his 168 lbs title.

“Camp is going very well. Hands down, this has been my best training camp. Working with the legend Freddie Roach has really motivated me. He has my confidence very high and has helped me so much.”

“When I first got this fight I was excited because I know how big of an opportunity this is. I would just tell everyone that I’m 100% ready for this fight.”

“Not only is this big for boxing, but it’s huge for my country. I can’t wait to represent Mexico in the ring on May 4.”

“I’m very happy about this opportunity. I’m excited because there’s no better way to represent the Mexican fans than competing on Cinco de Mayo weekend in Las Vegas.”

“Training with Freddie has been great. He’s brought a lot of peace and tranquility to my corner. He’s a wise trainer with a lot of experience.”

“Any fight at this level is going to be a hard fight, but I really believe that this is going to be an exciting fight and a memorable one.”

“I’m going to go in there to do my job. I don’t care what anyone on the outside says. At the end of the day, I have to stay ready and make the most of this opportunity.”

“I’ve always kept an eye on Canelo, even when we were in different weight classes. Eventually you have to fight the best in your division and that’s where we are right now.”

“I respect Canelo as a fighter, but when you step into that ring with me, I’m gonna do my best to do my job and get my hand raised.”

In the co-feature on the card, Mario Barrios (28-2, 18 KOs) of San Antonio, Texas defends interim WBC welterweight title against Fabian Andres Maidana (22-2, 16 KOs) of Argentina. Among Canelo vs Munguia PPV undercard bouts, Brandon Figueroa (24-1-1, 18 KOs) of Weslaco, Texas defends interim WBC featherweight belt against Las Vegas’ former world champion Jessie Magdaleno (29-2, 18 KOs). Plus, Lithuanian Eimantas Stanionis (14-0, 9 KOs) defends WBA welterweight strap against two-time Olympian Gabriel Maestre (6-0-1, 5 KOs) of Venezuela.

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Parviz Iskenderov is a former Muay Thai fighter, sports manager and editor at FIGHTMAG.

There was a time when the World Boxing Council (WBC)’s belts were revered to be the most important. Each fighter would strive their career at lengths to bag it, and only when it happened, would they consider themselves a champion. However, today, the scenario is different. It seems like the importance of the belts under the WBC is getting diluted, and the blame is all attributed to the sanctioning body.

On May 4th, super middleweight undisputed champion, Canelo Alvarez will fight Jaime Munguia. For that fight, while all of Canelo’s championship belts will anyway be on the line, the WBC has introduced a new belt, a commemorative one. Fans, however, remain unpleased and have highlighted how these belts by the WBC are not good at a larger scale.

A Belt for the Mexican Titans

Last night, in Salon Castillo of Hotel Presidente, Mexico City, the WBC held a grand unveiling of a grand belt, titled, “Tamaulipas Belt.” The belt was inducted to commemorate the fact that two of the best Mexican fighters of this era would be clashing against each other.

Sulaiman Mauricio, the President of the WBC, explained that the belt holds a significant place for him as both his parents are of Mexican origin. However, to the core of it, he explained in a press

Are you ready for one of the year’s most thrilling boxing showdowns? On May 4, the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas will light up with excitement as Canelo Alvarez defends his undisputed super middleweight title against Jaime Munguia. But beyond the punches and parries, have you ever wondered what the referees and judges earn for such a high-profile event?

This Cinco de Mayo weekend, as these two Mexican powerhouses clash, it’s not just about the fighters. The officials are stepping into the ring with their own stakes. How much do you think they make?

NSAC discloses officials’ pay for the Canelo fight

Shifting the focus to the officials, before the big fight, the salaries for this event’s referees and judges have been publicly disclosed by the Nevada State Athletic Commission, adding another layer of interest. Nolan King, a well-known MMA Junkie, and Tapology reporter, shared the details on his X, noting, “Canelo Alvarez vs. Jaime Munguia will be refereed by Tom Taylor and judged by Tim Cheatham ($10,000), David Sutherland, St

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

Kicking off the fight week for their highly anticipated all-Mexican bout on Cinco de Mayo weekend, Canelo Alvarez and Jaime Munguia make their Grand Arrivals. The undisputed super middleweight champion and the former super welterweight champion square off on Saturday, May 4 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Canelo Alvarez (60-2-2, 39 KOs) defends his undisputed 168 lbs belts for the fourth time. Undefeated Jaime