Jaime Munguia, the undefeated Mexican fighter with over forty professional bouts, is gearing up for an electrifying super middleweight clash against Britain’s John Ryder. The bout is scheduled to take place at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona, promising an intense showdown. Which boxer will emerge victorious in the fight?
Both fighters are elite and have very impressive CVs, however, Munguia has emerged as the bookmaker’s favorite. Munguia’s journey, transitioning to super-middleweight after being a WBO light middleweight titleholder from 2018 to 2019, has been impressive, carrying a spotless boxing record. However, the limelight of the division’s upper echelons has eluded him. This weekend’s face-off against Ryder presents a crucial opportunity for Munguia to stake his claim for a world title shot against Canelo Alvarez. As only hours remain to the fight, boxing promoter Oscar De La Hoya has come out to give three reasons to watch the fight.
Oscar De La Hoya raises the anticipation for Jamie Munguia vs John Ryder
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As the two fighters prepare to make their debut this year, the tensions are mounting up. There is a lot in line for both boxers, as previously mentioned, Munguia is looking for a way to get a shot at the undisputed champion Canelo Alvarez’s titles. His victory over Sergiy Derevyanchenko in the previous match showcased his prowess, and now, he will confront another tough opponent in Ryder.
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Meanwhile, Ryder is coming off a loss he suffered at the hands of ‘Cinnamon’ last year. However, the boxer was able to go the distance with the Mexican legend. Interestingly, hours before the fight, Golden Boy’s Oscar De La Hoya took to social media to talk about the fight. The video surfaced on Instagram in which he gave three reasons for fans to watch Ryder vs. Munguia- “Blood, sweat and tears.” The video was shared by DAZN Boxing reminding fans to watch the bout. Here are some of the fights that are going to take place tonight.
Two titles on the line as Munguia vs. Ryder all set to go
In the upcoming event tonight, there will be two world title fights. Oscar Collazo, the WBO 105 lbs. titleholder, squares off against Reyneris Gutierrez, promising a fierce 12-round battle. Simultaneously, Gabriela Fundora, IBF flyweight champion, defends her title against Christina Cruz.
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Oscar Collazo, with an 8-0 record will clash against the tenacious Reyneris Gutierrez (10-1, 2 KOs) in the minimum weight category. In another compelling matchup, Gabriela Fundora, undefeated at 12-0, 5 KOs, goes head-to-head against the experienced Christina Cruz (6-0, 0 KOs) for the IBF flyweight title.
An exciting night at the Footprint Center, Pheonix, guarantees an array of thrilling bouts, with the added excitement of Jaime Munguia’s return, as he seeks new opportunities in his professional journey. What do you think about the fight between Munguia and Ryder? Do share your thoughts in the comments below.
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