Jaime Munguia and Saul Alvarez made weight for their upcoming super middleweight world title bout in Las Vegas. The undisputed champion, Alvarez, weighed in at 166.8 pounds while Munguia tipped the scales at 167.4 pounds. At the weigh-in, both fighters showed respect for each other, shaking hands on stage in front of a packed T-Mobile Arena crowd.
Alvarez expressed his confidence and readiness for the fight, stating that he feels in his prime and is in his best shape ever after undergoing surgery on his left hand in 2022 following a loss. He has since won three straight decisions and is looking to defend his four super middleweight belts. On the other hand, Munguia, with a record of 43-0 and 34 knockouts, is eager to seize the opportunity to become world champion.
The bout has been hyped as a potential changing of the guard in boxing, with Munguia looking to dethrone the experienced Alvarez. Despite the talk of experience versus youth, Alvarez remains confident in his abilities and focused on securing a decisive victory in defense of his WBC, WBA, IBF, and WBO world titles. The fight has drawn significant interest from fans leading up to the Cinco de Mayo holiday, creating an exciting buildup for what promises to be a thrilling matchup in the super middleweight division.
As they step into the ring for their all-Mexican showdown on May 7th at T-Mobile Arena, both fighters will have their eyes set on victory. While Alvarez’s experience may give him an advantage over Munguia’s youthful enthusiasm, it will be anyone’s fight as long as they can deliver their best performance on the night.