In every boy’s life, there comes a moment when an older male figure, like a father, uncle, or brother, challenges them to “come on, hit me. Give me your best shot” by placing a palm against their forehead. The boy, with shorter arms, takes on this challenge with frustration and youthful ignorance. Last night in … Read more
03:23:02 BARRIOS AND MAIDANA READY FOR CO-MAIN An understated entrance for ‘El Azteca’ Mario Barrios, who is accompanied by a host of ceremonial dancers. Barrios is quite the specimen. How he ever coped sub-147 is anybody’s guess. Opponent Fabian Maidana comes from good stock himself, as the brother of Marcos Maidana. The Argentine can bang … Read more
CANELO ALVAREZ was not planning to fight another Mexican, but Jaime Munguia’s rapid ascent has positioned the 27-year-old as the top contender in the super-middleweight division with the WBC and WBO. When Munguia faces the undisputed champion this Saturday (May 4) in Las Vegas over Cinco de Mayo weekend, it will be his first taste … Read more
What TV channel is Canelo Alvarez vs. Jaime Munguia on? Canelo vs. Munguia will be shown live on DAZN pay-per-view priced at £19.99. Where is Canelo Alvarez vs. Jaime Munguia being held? The T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. This will be Canelo’s ninth fight at the venue and has a record of six wins, one … Read more
Having made a commitment to never face another Mexican fighter, Canelo Alvarez found himself having to explain his decision at the press conference for his upcoming fight. Set to defend his super-middleweight crown against fellow Mexican Jaime Munguia on Saturday, May 4 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas during Cinco De Mayo weekend, Canelo … Read more
Despite rumors that he would fight Jermall Charlo on May 4, common sense has prevailed and Saul “Canelo” Alvarez will instead face Jaime Munguia, a fellow Mexican, on that date. The Alvarez versus Munguia fight will happen at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and will be a highlight of Cinco de Mayo weekend. Given … Read more
The future of boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez is rumored to be uncertain. According to ESPN, the Mexican fighter and PBC (Premier Boxing Champions) have decided to part ways even though there were two fights left in their deal. The first of the three fights took place last September at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, … Read more
By Elliot Worsell IF you remove its context, and if you managed to avoid seeing any of the first act, the thought of Jermall Charlo fighting Saul “Canelo” Alvarez on May 4 in an attempt to avenge his brother’s defeat in 2023 would sound like quite the plot synopsis. In fact, forget a boxing match, … Read more
By Elliot Worsell WHEN Julio Gonzalez was presented with the unenviable task of trying to dethrone Roy Jones Jnr in 2001, one of the fight’s selling points – perhaps its only one – centred on the idea of Gonzalez becoming the first Mexican in history to win a world light-heavyweight title. For Mexico, a nation … Read more
According to his promoter Eddie Hearn, last night’s defeat to Jaime Munguia could potentially mark the end of John Ryder’s career. At the Footprint Centre in Phoenix, Arizona, a predominantly pro-Munguia crowd watched as the Mexican, with a record of 43-0 (34), dominated the Brit with a ninth-round stoppage victory, including four knockdowns. The last … Read more
