Canelo Alvarez Gears Up for Cinco de Mayo Clash with Jaime Munguia
Las Vegas, April 30 – As the boxing world gears up for Cinco de Mayo weekend, all eyes are on the impending super-middleweight title defense of Saul “Canelo” Alvarez against Jaime Munguia at the T-Mobile Arena on Saturday.
Despite the fight being an all-Mexican affair, many have suggested that Munguia is a less appealing opponent than the likes of David Benavidez. The growing consensus is that Alvarez’s next challenger could be the undefeated Edgar Berlanga, who is expected to be installed as the mandatory challenger by the WBO.
“Alvarez has historically been more influential than the sanctioning bodies, leading some to speculate that he may agree to fight Berlanga simply because it presents him with a winnable bout.”
The Cinco de Mayo fight date, once associated with the likes of Floyd Mayweather and Oscar De La Hoya, has now become a staple in Alvarez’s calendar.
The “Grand Arrivals” and Promotional Significance
During the “grand arrivals” at the MGM Grand, the significance of the Cinco de Mayo weekend was heavily emphasized, though BoxingScene’s previous experience in Alvarez’s hometown of Guadalajara suggests that the occasion holds little meaning for Mexicans and serves primarily as a promotional tool.
As the fighters took the stage, Munguia appeared healthy and ready to fight, despite being asked about the strategy Dmitrii Bivol used to defeat Alvarez in 2022 – a comparison that seems ill-fitting. Alvarez, on the other hand, was unfazed by questions about a potential clash with Benavidez, hinting that the fight could be in the works should he emerge victorious on Saturday.
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