{"id":13249,"date":"2024-05-06T05:59:31","date_gmt":"2024-05-05T21:59:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/24hscore.org\/news\/?p=13249"},"modified":"2024-05-06T05:59:35","modified_gmt":"2024-05-05T21:59:35","slug":"alvarez-beats-jaime-munguia-to-resist-super-middleweight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/24hscore.net\/news\/boxing\/alvarez-beats-jaime-munguia-to-resist-super-middleweight\/","title":{"rendered":"Canelo Alvarez Secures Victory Over Jaime Munguia to Maintain Undisputed Super-Middleweight Title"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mexican boxing sensation Saul &#8220;Canelo&#8221; Alvarez successfully defended his undisputed super-middleweight world championship with a dominant unanimous decision against compatriot Jaime Munguia. In a highly anticipated clash on Saturday, Alvarez handed Munguia his first professional defeat in 44 bouts, showcasing his superior skill and experience to secure a commanding victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alvarez, with an impressive record of 61 wins, 2 losses, and 2 draws, demonstrated his mastery in the ring by outclassing Munguia throughout the fight. Despite Munguia&#8217;s aggressive start and attempts to assert dominance with his jab, Alvarez quickly seized control of the bout, asserting his authority with calculated precision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/24hscore.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">24hscore<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Mexican King ? Mexican King <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Canelo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@Canelo<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PesoPlumaData?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@PesoPlumaData<\/a> snag a picture after the big win for Alverez<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/CaneloMunguia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">#CaneloMunguia<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/wEfGG8SOQr\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/wEfGG8SOQr<\/a><\/p>&mdash; DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DAZNBoxing\/status\/1786997611926622394?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">May 5, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The judges unanimously scored the contest in favor of Alvarez, with scores of 117-110, 116-111, and 115-112, reaffirming his status as the undisputed champion of the IBF, WBA, WBC, and WBO super-middleweight divisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The pivotal moment of the fight occurred in the fourth round when Alvarez capitalized on an opening created by Munguia&#8217;s aggression, delivering a devastating combination that sent his opponent crashing to the canvas. Despite Munguia&#8217;s resilience, Alvarez continued to dictate the pace of the fight, showcasing his defensive prowess and counter-punching ability to nullify Munguia&#8217;s offensive onslaught.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Throughout the bout, Alvarez&#8217;s superior ring IQ and strategic approach allowed him to anticipate and neutralize Munguia&#8217;s attacks effectively. Despite Munguia&#8217;s reputation as a power puncher, Alvarez remained composed and calculated, utilizing his experience to control the tempo of the fight and secure victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The kind of picture that gets hung in barbershops ? <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Canelo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@Canelo<\/a> was able to knock down <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jaimemunguia15?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@jaimemunguia15<\/a> for the first time in his career.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/CaneloMunguia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">#CaneloMunguia<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/g4zePMWWu4\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/g4zePMWWu4<\/a><\/p>&mdash; DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DAZNBoxing\/status\/1786998417962701151?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">May 5, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In his post-fight comments, Alvarez expressed satisfaction with his performance, emphasizing his patience and tactical acumen in overcoming Munguia&#8217;s challenge. He acknowledged Munguia&#8217;s strength but noted his own ability to read his opponent&#8217;s movements and capitalize on openings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alvarez&#8217;s victory not only solidifies his status as one of boxing&#8217;s elite talents but also reaffirms his dominance in the super-middleweight division. With his impressive display against Munguia, Alvarez continues to cement his legacy as one of the sport&#8217;s all-time greats, leaving no doubt about his capabilities as a formidable champion.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mexican boxing sensation Saul &#8220;Canelo&#8221; Alvarez successfully defended his undisputed super-middleweight world championship with a dominant unanimous decision against compatriot Jaime Munguia. In a highly anticipated clash on Saturday, Alvarez handed Munguia his first professional defeat in 44 bouts, showcasing his superior skill and experience to secure a commanding victory. 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