Pound-for-pound nice Canelo Álvarez declared himself the perfect on the planet after notching his 61st profession victory.
Canelo turned in a classic efficiency by dropping the beforehand unbeaten Jaime Munguia Saturday evening on his technique to incomes a unanimous choice as Canelo Promotions introduced the all-Mexican conflict headlining a PBC Pay-Per-View occasion on Prime Video from T-Cellular Enviornment in Las Vegas.
Making the fourth protection of his WBC, WBA, IBF, and WBO 168-pound world titles, Canelo delivered one other Cinco de Mayo weekend masterpiece as he took residence the choice by scores of 117-110, 116-111, and 115-112. Munguia fought valiantly and was extraordinarily busy within the ring, however Canelo constantly landed the cleaner photographs throughout the 12 rounds.
“This win means lots,” mentioned Canelo. “I’m glad that I gave him this chance. Munguia is a superb man and an ideal champion. He’s going to have an ideal profession. I’m very proud that the entire world is watching us Mexicans.”
“I got here out robust and was profitable the early rounds,” mentioned Munguia. “I let my arms go, however he’s a fighter with a whole lot of expertise. The loss hurts as a result of it’s my first loss and I felt robust.”
Munguia appeared to have the momentum after he closed spherical three with a proper hand that appeared to snap Canelo’s head again. Nevertheless, Canelo responded like the longer term Corridor of Famer he’s and delivered the spotlight of the struggle in spherical 4 with a left hook-uppercut that put Munguia on the mat.
“I took my time,” mentioned Canelo. “I’ve a whole lot of expertise. Munguia is a superb fighter. He’s robust and sensible. However I’ve twelve rounds to win the struggle and I did. I did actually good and I’m happy with it. He’s robust, however he’s a bit sluggish. I may see each punch. That’s why I’m the perfect.”
“There’s little question I’d have overwhelmed anybody else tonight,” mentioned Munguia. “He has a whole lot of expertise. I began nicely, however he’s a fighter who creates a whole lot of issues.”
Canelo rode the momentum from that second to dominate the ultimate eight rounds on the best way to his unanimous choice. Whereas Munguia threw extra punches than Canelo in accordance with CompuBox (663-536), it was Canelo who held the sting in photographs landed (234-170) and join fee (44% to 26%).
After sweeping the ultimate three rounds on the entire playing cards, Canelo mentioned his place in boxing historical past and his plans for what comes subsequent.
“Once I retire, my numbers will say what place I’m in,” mentioned Canelo. “I do know there’s a whole lot of nice Mexican fighters prior to now, however I’m the perfect preventing proper now. I’m going to relaxation and luxuriate in my household.
“If the cash is true, I can struggle proper now. I’ve fought everybody and I can do what I need.”
