Bearing Boxing’s Burden, Jaime Munguia Shares Tender Moment with Wife & Son Before Canelo Clash

Jaime Munguia is up against his biggest challenge yet. Canelo Alvarez is not just a tough opponent but the fantasy opponent of every boxer. However, walking this path is not easy for the fighter. The cost of such an undertaking? Missing out on time spent with his family.

Right after Munguia had won over John Ryder in January this year, Munguia called on Canelo for a fight. When the Mexican counterpart accepted the fight, Munguia had no time to waste. He immediately entered the camp for the big event. That meant that he even had to leave his newborn son behind. That remained his biggest struggle during camp.

A Father’s Struggle Amidst a Boxer’s Fight

On New Year’s Day, the fighter announced to the world on his Instagram that his son was born, and it was the best New Year’s present he could have received. Posting an image of the child on his feed, he wrote, “Thank you 2023 for the best gift. Happy New Year to all! May 2024 fulfill all your wishes. Blessings to all!”

Now in a revelation, he has expressed his sadness that he could spend only two months with his son as he had to concentrate on his training for the Canelo fight. He also got to spend barely a month with his child before the Ryder fight. After the fight, the father-son duo had a month together and then the fighter left for camp once again. Today, as he prepares for his fight in Los Angeles, California, the child and his wife remain back home.

In the PBC Gloves Off video, he noted, “Being in camp is difficult. The thing I miss most is being with my family. Being with my son. Seeing him every day. He is five months old and I’ve seen him only two months of his life. I’m very excited to be a dad. Honestly, that’s the only thing that motivates me.” In the video, the fighter has a heartwarming moment talking to the child on a video call, asking him about what he is up to.

While that video was taken over the period of his camp, now that it’s ended, he met his wife and son. She had some things to say about the Canelo fight.

Jaime Munguia Gets Support From Wife

Box Azteca posted a video on their Facebook feed. In it, an excited Mrs Munguia spoke vividly about her husband’s fight preparation while her aide held on to the child in the background. She said, “I haven’t talked much to him. He has been in camp. I know he’s been very focused. We haven’t had the opportunity to talk openly with him.”

“All we talked about is him getting a win and moving forward. He’s happy with life, very content, and engaged,” she admitted. She went on to explain that he does not believe that any rival is small. She stated, “Jaime was born for this. I’m excited. Excited to see him. Happy with life. To see him fulfill so many dreams.” 

As she introduced the baby to the camera, she highlighted that she would support Jaime Munguia in every one of his fights. What do you think about the sacrifices he’s had to make? Let us know in the comments section below.