Canelo Álvarez vs. Jaime Munguía was a professional boxing match contested on May 4, 2024, for the WBA (Super), WBC, WBO, IBF and The Ring super middleweight titles.
Background In early March 2024 it was announced the reigning undisputed super middleweight champion Canelo Álvarez would defend his crown against his undefeated countryman and former light middleweight champion Jaime Munguía two months later on May 4, 2024. The 27-year old Munguía had reportedly earned the title shot after impressively defeating former Álvarez opponent John Ryder via ninth-round technical knockout.Why is Canelo fighting Munguia? What about Benavidez, Charlo?, ESPN article, 2024-03–14, Retrieved on 2025-08-27
Initial plans were to see Álvarez face former 2-division champion Jermall Charlo after having defeated Charlo's twin brother Jermell in his previous fight, however, Álvarez was unable to come to financial terms with Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) causing the fight to fall through and Álvarez to temporarily part ways with the company despite having two fight remaining on his current deal.Canelo Alvarez, Jaime Munguia finalize May 4 bout in Vegas, ESPN article, 2024-03–07, Retrieved on 2025-08-27Canelo Alvarez to return May 4, Jermall Charlo appears to be leading candidate for opponent, Badlefthook.com article, 2024-02–13, Retrieved on 2025-08-27 Álvarez would return to Premier Boxing Champions on a one-fight deal that would encompass the Munguía fight. The bout would appear on both Amazon Prime's pay-per-view service, which had a deal with PBC, and DAZN, which had an exclusive contract with Golden Boy Promotions, who promoted Munguía.Canelo Álvarez vs. Jaime Munguía Finalize May 4 Super Middleweight Title Fight, Bleacher Report article, 2024-03–08, Retrieved on 2025-08-27
Fight Details Munguía got off to a good start and won all three of the first three rounds on two of the judge's scorecards and two of three on the third. However, Álvarez would take control of the fight starting in the fourth, scoring the lone knockdown of the fight after dropping Munguía with a right uppercut. Following the fourth, Álvarez would win the most of the remaining rounds, with Munguía only winning the ninth round unanimously on the three official scorecards. The fight would end up going the full 12-round distance with Álvarez earning the victory via unanimous decision with scores of 117–110, 116–111 and 115–112.Canelo Alvarez decisions Jaime Munguia in title defense, ESPN article, 2024-05–05, Retrieved on 2025-08-27
Fight card Confirmed bouts: Weight Class Weight vs. Method Round Time NotesSuper Middleweight168 lbs.Canelo Álvarez (c)def.Jaime Munguía UD12Welterweight147 lbs.Mario Barrios (c)def.Fabián MaidanaUD12Featherweight126 lbs.Brandon Figueroa (c)def.Jessie Magdaleno KO9/122:59Welterweight147 lbs.Eimantas Stanionis (c)def.Gabriel MaestreUD12Preliminary CardSuper Welterweight154 lbs.Jesus Ramosdef.Johan GonzalezTKO9/102:56Super Welterweight154 lbs.Vito Mielnicki Jr.def.Ronald CruzUD10Non-TV boutsSuper Middleweight168 lbs.William Sculldef.Sean HemphillUD8Super Bantamweight122 lbs.David Picassodef.Damien VazquezTKO5/82:11Lightweight135 lbs.Julian Bridgesdef.Jabin CholletUD6Cruiserweight200 lbs.Lawrence Kingdef.Anthony HollawayUD6Lightweight135 lbs.Adrian Torresdef.Arsen PoghosyanUD6
Broadcasting Country Broadcaster Amazon Prime / DAZN
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