DAZN Group, your favorite monopoly on boxing thrills, has grabbed the global broadcast rights for the Canelo vs. Munguía slugfest. Set to light up Las Vegas at the T-Mobile Arena on May 4, this is the fight that’s supposed to get you pumped for Cinco de Mayo live on DAZN PPV.
At 33 years old, Canelo (60-2-2, 39 KOs) has been around the block, knocked some heads, and only hit the mat against Bivol and, once upon a time, the untouchable Floyd Mayweather. Now here comes 27-year-old Munguía (43-0, 34 KOs), undefeated and untested but about to step into the big leagues against his own countryman.
Marking the first-ever all-Mexican clash for a belt in the heavier divisions (because why not go big?), this bout promises to be more than just a fight—it’s a showdown. It’s also a rerun of Canelo doing what he loves best, throwing punches during the Cinco de Mayo weekend.
And let’s not forget the undercard, because every fight’s got a title on the line, and we wouldn’t want it any other way. Mario Barrios will try to keep his WBC interim welterweight title away from Fabián Maidana. Brandon Figueroa aims to fend off Jessie Magdaleno for the WBC interim world featherweight title. And in a clash that might just steal the show, Eimantas Stanionis will duke it out with Gabriel Maestre for the WBA Welterweight Title.
Here is what the workout participants had to say Tuesday from Wild Card Boxing Club:
JAIME MUNGUIA
“Camp is going very well. Hands down, this has been my best training camp. Working with the legend Freddie Roach has really motivated me. He has my confidence very high and has helped me so much.
“When I first got this fight I was excited because I know how big of an opportunity this is. I would just tell everyone that I’m 100% ready for this fight.
“Not only is this big for boxing, but it’s huge for my country. I can’t wait to represent Mexico in the ring on May 4.
“I’m very happy about this opportunity. I’m excited because there’s no better way to represent the Mexican fans than competing on Cinco de Mayo weekend in Las Vegas.
“Training with Freddie has been great. He’s brought a lot of peace and tranquility to my corner. He’s a wise trainer with a lot of experience.
“Any fight at this level is going to be a hard fight, but I really believe that this is going to be an exciting fight and a memorable one.
“I’m going to go in there to do my job. I don’t care what anyone on the outside says. At the end of the day, I have to stay ready and make the most of this opportunity.
“I’ve always kept an eye on Canelo, even when we were in different weight classes. Eventually you have to fight the best in your division and that’s where we are right now.
“I respect Canelo as a fighter, but when you step into that ring with me, I’m gonna do my best to do my job and get my hand raised.”
OSCAR DE LA HOYA, Chairman and CEO of Golden Boy Promotions
“Canelo is going to come out guns blazing, but there’s a changing of the guard in every era and I think that this is the perfect scenario for Jaime Munguia to take over.
“Jaime is ready to go. He’s faced every adversary and every style. Whether they brawl or box, he’s taken them out. Now he’s ready for the biggest fish in the sea.
“Jaime has the youth, the punch output and the chin. I see all the cards stacked against Canelo.”
Fight Line-Up:
- Canelo Álvarez vs. Jaime Munguía; fighting for Alvarez’s shiny collection of WBC, WBA, IBF, and WBO super middleweight titles.
- Mario Barrios vs. Fabián Maidana; scrapping for Barrios’ WBC interim welterweight crown.
- Brandon Figueroa vs. Jessie Magdaleno; tussling for Figueroa’s featherweight strap.
- Eimantas Stanionis vs. Gabriel Maestre; battling it out for the WBA welterweight belt.
This brawl is available for your viewing pleasure worldwide on DAZN PPV (sans Mexico, LATAM, and China), and if you’re in the US, you can also catch it on Prime Video or the usual cable and satellite channels, including PPV.com