Paulie Malignaggi, former champion and boxing expert, expressed that Saúl ‘Canelo’ Álvarez already not so hungry and the same ferocity which he showed at one point in his career because he believes he is satisfied with what he has achieved so far.
Speaking on the Probox TV YouTube channel, Malignaggi explained that Canelo Álvarez is an intelligent veteran who knows how to win fights at a high level, but It is questioned whether the undisputed 168-pound champion will be able to withstand pressure and blows by Jaime Munguía on May 4 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
“I see a fighter who is satisfied with his career, and satisfied with the money he has earned and the success he has had. I see a fighter who He’s not as hungry as before and he’s not showing the ferocity he showed at one point in his career.. You can see some of those things dissipating and the desire to try. But he’s still a smart veteran,” he said.
“He knows how to get through fights and win them at a high level. A guy like Munguía, who is active, hungry and has defensive flaws, can make this a fun fight because he brings activity to the ring. He throws combinations aplenty. That’s the kind of thing Canelo doesn’t always like to see and deal with. “Does Canelo have the ability to hit Munguía as he has demonstrated so many times in his career?” he added.
Like Paulie Malignaggi, many believe that Canelo Álvarez He is not the same fighter he was before and he is no longer at the peak of his career. for what the Mexican has shown in his last duels.
According to some of the predictions of sports experts, the man from Guadalajara He is the favorite to win for your experience, but they also agree that Jaime Munguía will give him a tough fight. Although others think that the Tijuana native could surprise on May 4 and knock out the champion of four weight divisions.
Besides, This will be the first fight between Mexicans where the four belts are disputed. The last time the undisputed 168-pound champion fought another Aztec rival was in 2017 when he defeated Julio César Chávez Jr. by unanimous decision on the scorecards.
Saúl ‘Canelo’ Álvarez, 33, showed that He is still at the top and increased his legacy in the sport after beating Jermell Charlo by unanimous decision. The undisputed 168-pound champion has a record of 60 wins (39 by knockout), two losses and two draws in his professional career.
For his part, Jaime Munguía, 27, retained the super middleweight silver belt of the World Boxing Organization (WBO) after knocking out retired John Ryder in the eighth round. The Tijuana native has a record of 43 victories of which 34 of them came via the fast track.
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