Emanuel ‘Vaquero’ Navarrete analyzed the confrontation between Mexicans Saúl ‘Canelo’ Álvarez and Jaime Munguía for the undisputed super middleweight championship on May 4 in Las Vegas, although he was not able to give a favorite to take the victory.
In an interview with Izquierdazo, Vaquero Navarrete explained that both Munguía and Canelo Álvarez They are disciplined and powerful fighters, but he believes that the experience could be decisive in the outcome of the duel.
“I believe that experience always imposes, I think that a little more experience helps than a little more strength, that’s personal. However, I don’t know what plan Canelo brings, much less Munguía, I know that they are both disciplined, they are very good examples of perseverance, discipline, attention to this sport and I think it will end up being defined as we enter the first round of the fight, because we will at least know what each person is preparing,” he declared.
“Canelo has fought with many fighters, he has fought in very high divisions. Munguía is rising in divisions, I think that on that side that part may weigh on Munguía, that experience. Canelo only has fought with Bivol, who is a very strong fighter, on the other hand, Munguía knocked out Ryder and Canelo couldn’t do him, there are thousands of things that can influence and to say to someone (as a favorite) I don’t feel not even capable,” he added.
According to some of the predictions of sports experts, Canelo Álvarez He is the favorite to win for your experience, but they also agree that Jaime Munguía will give the Guadalajara a tough fight. Although others think that the Tijuana native could surprise on May 4 and knock out the champion of four weight divisions.
Fernando Beltrán, promoter of the challenger, assured that the confrontation It does not have a rehydration clause, but yes immediate revenge if the Tijuana native wins. The man from Guadalajara officially announced that Munguía, who is coming off an excellent performance against John Ryder, would be his next rival after having resumed negotiations with the promoter Premier Boxing Champions (PBC).
In addition, 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 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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