Canelo and Munguía…a Mexican Match

Undisputed super middleweight champion, Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez, will defend his titles against fellow Mexican Jaime Munguía, on May 4 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Canelo comes to this fight after having defeated Jermell Charlo in September of last year.

While Munguía arrives after having knocked out the hitherto durable John Ryder last January.

This Tuesday both fighters and their teams were present and correct at a press conference in Los Angeles This was some of what they said:

Jaime Munguia:

“I want to thank Canelo for the opportunity. We are working very hard for this and on May 4 there will be a big fight. When I was starting out and I used to watch him fight, I said, ‘That’s a good guy, I want to be like him.’ And today we have the opportunity to face him.”

Canelo Alvarez:

“When two Mexicans agree, you don’t have to fight much to close a fight. This will be a historic. I am happy and very motivated to bring people a great show. Long live Mexico!”.