“Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez Successfully Defends Undisputed Super-Middleweight Title Against Jaime Munguia in Convincing Unanimous Decision Victory”

Alvarez delivered a dominating performance against fellow Mexican Jaime Munguia on Saturday, securing a unanimous decision victory and handing Munguia his first defeat in 44 professional bouts. The 27-year-old challenger was dropped by Alvarez in the fourth round, with Alvarez seizing control and improving his career record to an impressive 61-2-2.

The judges scored the bout 117-110, 116-111, and 115-112 in favor of Alvarez, who retained his IBF, WBA, WBC, and WBO belts.

Munguia, known for his 34 knockouts, entered the ring with a strong offensive strategy. He pushed back Alvarez with his jab and managed to shake the champion with a powerful right to the jaw in the third round.

However, Alvarez responded with authority in the fourth round. Following Munguia’s solid right hooks, Alvarez countered with a left hook followed by a massive uppercut that sent Munguia to the canvas.

“You know, I take my time,” Alvarez said of his measured start.

“I have a lot of experience. Jaime Munguia is a great fighter. He’s strong. He’s smart, but I take my time.

As the fifth round commenced, chants of “Canelo!” filled the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, showcasing the divided support for the Mexican fighters amid the backdrop of Mexico’s Cinco de Mayo celebrations.

Alvarez’s jab snapped Munguia’s head back early in the round, while a left hook from Alvarez in the sixth momentarily caused Munguia’s knees to buckle.

Despite the anticipation of a potential shift in dominance, Munguia, guided by the expertise of Freddie Roach, Manny Pacquiao’s longtime trainer, persisted with his aggressive approach.

However, Alvarez remained unfazed by Munguia’s reputed power, consistently finding openings in his defense to land significant blows.

In the ninth round, Munguia briefly backed Alvarez against the ropes with a flurry of punches to the face, only for Alvarez to respond with punishing body shots.

Aware of his need for a knockout in the 12th round, Munguia attempted to rally, but it was Alvarez who closed out the round emphatically once again with a powerful uppercut.

“I have 12 rounds to win the fight, and I did it,” said Alvarez, who has recorded 39 knockouts but none since he stopped Caleb Plant in the 11th round in 2021

“He’s strong, but he’s a little slow,” Alvarez said. “I can see every punch.

“That’s why I’m the best,” added Alvarez, who bolstered his claim to title of best pound-for-pound boxer in the world but demurred at the suggestion he’s the best fighter in history to come from Mexico.

“When I retire, my numbers will say what position I’m in,” he said. “I know there’s a lot of great Mexican fighters in the past.

“But I’m the best who’s fighting right now,” he said