Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez beats fellow Mexican Jaime Munguia by a unanimous points decision to retain his WBA, WBC, WBO and IBF super-middleweight titles in Las Vegas.
Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez beat fellow Mexican Jaime Munguia by a unanimous points decision to retain his WBA, WBC, WBO and IBF super-middleweight titles in Las Vegas.
Munguia was dropped for the first time in his career in the fourth when he was caught by a right uppercut before Alvarez went on to win on points - the judges scoring the fight 117-110, 116-111 and 115-112. Alvarez extended his career record to 61 wins, two draws and two losses, while Munguia's unbeaten record was ended in his 44th bout.
"Jaime Munguia is a great fighter. He's strong, he's smart. But I take my time," said 33-year-old Alvarez."He's strong but I think he's a little slow. I could see every punch. That's why I'm the best. I'm the best fighter right now, for sure."“I came out well," said the 27-year-old. "I think at the beginning I was winning some of those rounds.
"It was going well, I let my hands go but he’s a fighter with a lot of experience. Unfortunately, he beat me. It definitely hurts."The slow-burn hit that became the nation's favourite'Canelo will be truly appreciated when he retires'
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