There is a possibility that Jaime Munguia might cause an upset against the boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez.
It is believed that Canelo chose Munguia because he sees potential in him and considers him to be a formidable opponent with specific strengths to challenge him. Munguia is undefeated in 43 fights with 34 knockouts and has been building his reputation. He recently headlined a fight at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on May 4th.
Advantages of Munguia
Munguia, who is 27 years old, is seven years younger than Canelo. Some experts think he has better stamina, reflexes, and resilience to punches. Munguia’s ability to maintain a high punch output without getting tired could work to his advantage against Canelo.
Canelo has shown limitations in terms of his cardiovascular endurance, often needing breaks during fights and leaning against the ropes, which was exploited in his loss to Dmitry Bivol in 2022. Bivol took advantage of Canelo’s fatigue by landing sustained combinations while Canelo struggled to counter.
Munguia’s strategy is to keep pressuring Canelo without letting up, even if Canelo tries to defend against the ropes. Munguia plans to continue his assault until he forces Canelo to respond or the referee intervenes, as he believes Canelo’s age (33) might make him vulnerable to such relentless attacks.
If Canelo fails to effectively counter Munguia’s punches, Munguia’s continuous barrage could overwhelm him.
Canelo’s Counterpunching Skills
Canelo’s experience at the top level of boxing will play a crucial role in this bout. He has faced tougher opponents than Munguia and has honed his counterpunching abilities over the years. Canelo’s skill in landing counters could be a decisive factor if Munguia becomes overly aggressive.
While Munguia needs to maintain his aggressive style, he must also be cautious and not leave openings for Canelo’s sharp counters. Timing and strategic aggression will be key for Munguia if he wants to secure a victory in this high-stakes matchup.
