Boxing fans waited for Canelo Alvarez’s next move with extreme interest.
Finally, they have their answer: Canelo will compete in a Mexico vs. Mexico showdown, but not against expected challenger David Benavidez. Instead, Canelo will face a young star competing in the biggest fight of his career.
Canelo is set to fight Jaime Munguia on May 4, defending his status as undisputed super middleweight champion. The fight will air on Amazon Prime Video and take place in T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
The event will not be hosted by Golden Boy, where Munguia is signed. It will fall under Canelo’s deal with Premier Boxing Champions. Canelo confirmed the fight on social media after ESPN first reported it.
A four-division champion, Canelo turned pro in 2005. He has beaten several of the sport’s best, including Shane Mosley, Miguel Cotto and Gennady Golovkin. In less than 11 months, Canelo became the undisputed super middleweight champion, beating Callum Smith, Billy Joe Saunders and Caleb Plant. He failed to capture light heavyweight gold a second time in his career, losing to Dmitry Bivol in May 2022. That was his first loss since 2013 against Floyd Mayweather, ending a 16-fight unbeaten streak.
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Canelo rebounded by beating Golovkin in a trilogy contest. After undergoing wrist surgery, Canelo returned in May, beating John Ryder to retain his titles. He embarrassed Jermell Charlo in September, and many expected him to face his brother Jermall.
The last time Canelo fought a Mexican fighter came in 2017, when he beat Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.
Munguia turned pro in 2013. He claimed super welterweight gold when he beat Sadam Ali in 2018 for the WBO belt. The Mexican fighter defended the title against Liam Smith, Takashi Inoue and Dennis Hogan. Moving to middleweight and then super middleweight, Munguia only fought once in 2023, beating Sergiy Derevyanchenko in June. His last fight was a statement-making TKO win against Ryder in January.
The Sporting News will provide all you need to know about Canelo vs. Munguia, from time, channel, price, odds, card, and more.
When is Canelo Alvarez vs. Jaime Munguia?
Canelo vs. Munguia is set for May 4 in Las Vegas. The Sporting News will provide times when available.
Region Date Main Card Start Time Main Event Ring Walks (approx.) USA and Canada (ET) Saturday, May 4 TBA TBA USA and Canada (PT) Saturday, May 4 TBA TBA UK and Ireland Saturday, May 4 TBA TBA Australia Saturday, May 4 TBA TBA
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How to watch Canelo Alvarez vs. Jaime Munguia
Region TV channel Live streaming USA — PRIME VIDEO Canada — TBA UK and Ireland — TBA Australia — TBA
In the U.S., Canelo Alvarez vs. Jaime Munguia will be on Amazon Prime Video PPV.
Canelo Alvarez vs. Jaime Munguia PPV price: How much does fight cost?
The Sporting News will provide information on the PPV price when available.
Prime Video w/ Amazon Prime membership: $14.99/month or $139.00/year Prime Video: $8.99/month
Betting odds for Canelo Alvarez vs. Jaime Munguia
Betting odds are currently unavailable for this fight.
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Canelo Alvarez record and bio
Nationality: Mexican Born: July 18, 1990 Height: 5-7 1/2 Reach: 70.5 inches Total fights: 64 Record: 60-2-2 with 39 wins via knockout
Jaime Munguia record, bio
Nationality: Mexican Born: October 6, 1996 Height: 6-0 Reach: 70.5 inches Total fights: 43 Record: 43-0 with 34 wins via knockout
Canelo Alvarez vs. Jaime Munguia fight card
Canelo Alvarez (c) vs. Jaime Munguia for the IBF, WBA, WBC, WBO and The Ring super middleweight titles
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