Jaime Munguía will fight Saúl ‘Canelo’ Álvarez on May 4 in Las Vegas for the undisputed super middleweight title.
The 27-year-old Munguía has a perfect 43-0 record, with 34 wins by knockout.
What's at stake?
The fight will be Munguía's biggest test to date, with Álvarez's four super middleweight belts on the line.
Álvarez has a 64-2-2 record, with 39 wins by knockout.
Who is Jaime Munguía?
Munguía was born in Tijuana, Mexico, and has put together a dominant record in the boxing world.
He is coming off a dominant win over John Ryder in January 2024, dropping the Briton in the second and fourth rounds.
The Oscar De La Hoya factor
Munguía's promoter, Oscar De La Hoya, previously represented Álvarez until they parted company a few years ago.
De La Hoya spoke to FightHype about his relationship with Álvarez in April 2024, explaining why Álvarez is mad at him.
Álvarez said he didn't "like that kind of person," referring to sharing a stage with De La Hoya at a pre-fight press conference.
The fight will take place on May 4, a day before Mexico's national holiday, Cinco de Mayo.
Álvarez has made fighting on Cinco de Mayo weekend a habit, and this year will be no exception.
Munguía has something to prove, with a win over Álvarez potentially cementing his status as a top boxer.
Álvarez is coming off a victory over American Jermell Charlo in September 2023, which took place at the T-Mobile Arena.
The 33-year-old Álvarez won by a unanimous decision, dominating the fight from start to finish.
Munguía's perfect record will be put to the test against Álvarez, who is still one of the biggest names in boxing.
The fight will be a historic moment for Mexican boxing, with two of the country's top fighters facing off in the ring.
As Munguía prepares to face Álvarez, he will be looking to prove himself as a top contender in the super middleweight division.
With a win, Munguía could potentially become the new undisputed champion, taking Álvarez's place at the top of the division.
The stage is set for a thrilling fight, with Munguía and Álvarez ready to put on a show for the fans in Las Vegas.