Las Vegas, Nevada – In a highly anticipated showdown between two Mexican boxing titans, Saul “Canelo” Alvarez successfully defended his undisputed super middleweight titles with a unanimous decision victory over Jaime Munguia on May 4, 2024, at the T-Mobile Arena.

The fight, billed as a clash of generations, lived up to the hype in the early rounds as both fighters exchanged heavy blows. Munguia, known for his aggressive style, came out firing, looking to test the chin of the pound-for-pound king. However, Canelo’s superior boxing skills and experience began to shine through as the fight progressed.

A pivotal moment came in the fourth round when Canelo landed a powerful right hand that sent Munguia to the canvas. While the younger fighter managed to beat the count, the knockdown seemed to shift the momentum in Canelo’s favor.

As the fight wore on, Canelo’s precise counterpunching and body shots started to take their toll on Munguia. The younger fighter’s relentless pressure began to wane, allowing Canelo to control the tempo and dominate the later rounds.

When the final bell rang, the judges scored the fight in favor of Canelo, with all three cards reading 117-111, 116-112, and 115-112. The victory solidified Canelo’s status as the pound-for-pound king and extended his reign as the undisputed super middleweight champion.

With this win, Canelo continues to cement his legacy as one of the greatest boxers of all time. As for Munguia, he showed flashes of brilliance but ultimately fell short against the more experienced and skilled Canelo.