Canelo Alvarez has confronted just one fellow Mexican over the previous decade, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. He didn’t appear to be involved in preventing his countrymen.
The undisputed 168-pound champion made the choice to tackle Jaime Munguia on pay-per-view this coming Might 4 however, it appears, solely by default.
Nonetheless, Alvarez appeared happy Tuesday at a Los Angeles information convention that he and his opponent will probably be presenting an all-Mexican fundamental occasion at T-Cellular Area in Las Vegas.
“This struggle is a superb supply of delight for me, as a result of it’s all about Mexico,” Alvarez stated. “I’m proud to have my nation featured this fashion in entrance of the entire world. The followers are going to be the most important winners on Might 4, and we invite everybody to what’s gonna be a giant get together for Mexico.”
Alvarez (60-2-2, 39 KOs) gave the impression to be set to struggle 160-pound titleholder Jermall Charlo on Cinco de Mayo weekend. Nevertheless, they couldn’t comply with phrases in the long run.
And the champion doesn’t appear to be involved in dealing with prime contender David Benavidez, at the least not but. That left Munguia (43-0, 34 KOs) as his most suitable choice.
Munguia, a former 154-pound beltholder, had constructed his document towards second-tier opponents till he outpointing Sergey Derevyanchenko in June of final 12 months and stopped John Ryder underneath new coach Freddie Roach this previous January.
These break-through victories led him to the top of 168-pound division and made him a reputable opponent for anybody, together with Alvarez.
Alvarez is coming off certainly one of his strongest performances over the previous few years, a one-sided resolution over the smaller Jermell Charlo in September.
“Jaime Munguia is a respectful individual and an excellent fighter who’s earned this struggle repeatedly,” Alvarez stated. “Everybody will see how nice this struggle is for Mexico on Might 4. Munguia is a disciplined fighter who hits laborious. He’s an influence puncher, and I like a problem.
“I wish to face fighters who’re hungry like I’m. He’s a fighter who can provide the followers the present they deserve.”
In the meantime, Munguia couldn’t be happier about being in the fitting place on the proper time to get the struggle.
Alvarez, 33, was his 27-year-old opponent’s position mannequin because the latter was making a reputation for himself. Now Munguia will do battle with arguably the most important star within the sport.
“Canelo has all the time been a supply of delight and motivation for me,” Munguia stated. “I used to say once I was developing within the sport that I wish to be like him, and now we get an opportunity to face him and hopefully be the place he’s quickly.”
And he cautioned those that doubt him. He insists he’s ready for the most important problem of his life.
“We’re prepared for this stage,” he stated. “We’re prepared for every part and we’re going to have an excellent struggle that night time. We’re very assured. That is just the start of the perfect a part of my profession.
“I’ve accomplished loads in my profession to date, however I imagine I’m simply reaching my peak now.”
