Mexico’s Jaime Munguia (44-1-0, 35 KOs) is gearing up for a highly anticipated showdown against France’s undefeated Bruno Surace (25-0-2, 4 KOs). The 28-year-old Munguia has been an active force in the ring this year, with three appearances already under his belt, including a high-stakes clash for the undisputed super middleweight championship against Canelo Alvarez in May. Now, Munguia is looking to cap off an impressive year with a fourth fight, aiming to solidify his standing as one of boxing’s elite.

In contrast, Surace has had a quiet 2024, with this bout marking his first fight of the year. The Frenchman last competed twice in 2023, following a busier 2022 when he fought three times. This upcoming fight represents a significant comeback for Surace, as he steps back into the spotlight against one of the division’s most formidable opponents. With both fighters bringing their unique narratives into the ring, fans can expect an exciting clash of styles. If you’re looking to catch the action, here’s everything you need to know about the bout.

Jaime Munguia vs. Bruno Surace: Date, Time, Venue

The pair will lock horns tonight, 14th December, at the Estadio Caliente in Tijuana, Mexico. It will be Munguia’s first fight back on his home turf since he defeated D’Mitrius Ballard in February 2022, and a second since July 2017 when he defeated Jose Lopez Medina. Safe to say, the Mexican crowd has waited long enough to see their boy in action.

The arena has a seating capacity of 27,333, though some sources suggest it can accommodate up to 33,333 with adjustments. Home to Club Tijuana of Liga MX and the Galgos de Tijuana of the Liga de Fútbol Americano Profesional (LFA), the stadium opened in November 2007 with an initial capacity of just 13,333. Over the years, extensive renovations and expansions have significantly increased its capacity, transforming it into a much larger venue.

Coming to people, who are planning to watch the fight from the comfort of their homes, details about when the fight begins have been confirmed. If you are planning to stick around from start to finish, the event kicks off at 8 p.m. Central Standard Time, 9 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, or 6 p.m. Pacific Standard Time—depending on what time zone you fall under.

Time zone will also, of course, affect when the main event of the night unfolds. The ring walks for the main event of the night is expected to be somewhere around 10 p.m. Central Standard Time, 11 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, or 8 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.

And in case, none of these time zones fall under where you live, the main card will begin at 2 a.m. (Sunday) Greenwich Time (GMT) and 1 p.m. (Sunday) Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT). This means the main event will begin at 4 a.m. (Sunday) Greenwich Time (GMT) and 3 p.m. Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT).

Here’s a timetable for better understanding:

Main Card:

USA: December 14th, 21:00 PM ET or 18:00 PM PT

UK: December 15th, 2:00 AM GMT

Australia: December 15th, 01:00 PM AEDT

Main Event:

USA: December 14th, 22:00 PM ET or 20:00 PM PT

UK: December 15th, 4:00 AM GMT

Australia: December 15th, 03:00 PM AEDT

Where to watch Jaime Munguia vs. Bruno Surace?

With the time for the bout down, where exactly is the fight being aired? Fans wanting to catch the action on their television can watch the fight on ESPN+. How much will the card cost for fans? Well, there’s some good news here, if you already have an ESPN subscription—the entire card is absolutely free of any charges for subscribers. In case you don’t have a subscription, you can buy a month-long subscription for $11.99/month or opt for the yearly plan for $119.99/year. 

Jaime Munguia vs. Bruno Surace: What’s the undercard like?

The undercard of the night promises some great action. From Alan Picasso, who appeared in Floyd Mayweather’s exhibition fight earlier this year to undefeated Sebastian Hernandez—there’s no shortage of talent here. 

Christian Islas Roldan vs. Juan Anacona: 

Christian Islas Roldan (11-2-1, 7 KOs) of Mexico and Juan Anacona (12-1-0) of Colombia will kickstart the night with their 8-round fight for the WBC youth featherweight title. While Anacona is on the road to recovering from his one loss, Roldan is on a five-fight knockout spree. 

Sebastian Hernandez vs. Sergio Martin Sosa

Mexico’s undefeated prospect Sebastian Hernandez (17-0, 16 KOs) will square off against Argentina’s Sergio Martin Sosa (14-4, 3 KOs) in a 10-round bout. Hernandez is on 15 fight knockout streak, whereas, Sosa recorded a unanimous decision win last month. Interestingly, every time Sosa fought a 10-round fight, he lost. Plus, this will be Hernandez’s second 10-round bout.

Jorge Garcia Perez vs. Kudratillo Abdukakhorov

Jorge Garcia Perez (31-4, 26 KOs) of Mexico will go toe-to-toe with Kudratillo Abdukakhorov (20-3, 12 KOs) of Uzbekistan in a 10-round fight. Perez is on a six-fight win streak, while Abdukakhorov lost his last bout in May.

Alan Picasso vs. Yehison Cuello

As Isaac Sackey has withdrawn from the fight for an unknown reason, Alan Picasso (30-0, 16 KOs) of Mexico will now look to continue his undefeated rampage against Yehison Cuello (13-2-1, 11 KOs) in a 10-round fight. Cuello lost his last bout in September this year while Picasso scored a win in October. 

Jaime Munguia vs. Bruno Surace: What are the odds? 

If you’re considering spending money beyond venue tickets or an ESPN subscription, these fight odds could play a crucial role in shaping your decision. First of all, Munguia and Surace weighed in the exact same yesterday at 169.1 pounds. However, Surace is coming off a long layoff and might fall victim to the case of ring rust.

On the other hand, despite Munguia’s loss to Canelo Alvarez earlier this year, he not only performed decently against Canelo but also bounced back with a knockout win over Erik Bazinyan in September. Both odds and experts are backing the Tijuana native to make quick work of Surace. Without any further ado, here are the odds for the fight.

Munguia by KO/TKO: -550

Munguia by decision: +450

Surace by KO/TKO: +2200

Surace by decision: +2500

The odds are from DraftKings, recorded on December 12th. Clearly, an upset in this fight can make someone mountains of cash. 

That being said, tonight’s Jaime Munguia vs. Bruno Surace fight promises to be an absolute thriller. While Munguia is favored to secure another victory, boxing is never short of surprises. Will you be tuning in to watch the action? And who’s your pick to win the main event?