The Canelo Alvarez next fight news has arrived and the Mexican boxing icon is set to return on Saturday night in a fascinating matchup with a fellow countryman.
After suffering a rare loss in May of 2022, Saul “Canelo” Alvarez has gotten on a roll and added three new pelts to his trophy case. Now, he is set to make his return to the ring following a report that confirmed he will be back in action on May 4 to face Jaime Munguia as part of a new two-fight deal with DAZN.
On Cinco de Mayo weekend young star Jaime Munguia will get an opportunity of a lifetime when he takes on countryman and boxing legend Canelo Alvarez on one of the most important holidays in Mexico. The big question is can the Tijuana native rise to the occasion?
Battle of Mexico: While many will knock Alvarez for passing on a big fight with David Benavidez, Munguia is still a talented fighter who is considered among the best at super middleweight. Furthermore, what makes it unique for the boxing great is it will be one of the rare times when he faces a fellow Mexican fighter. Nevertheless, the crowd in attendance will surely be in Alvarez’s corner.
Age vs. Youth: No longer is Alvarez the young up-and-coming star in the sport. At 33 his best years are behind him. Which opens the door to potential upset losses. Munguia is a young battle-tested fighter with good power in his hands and the same Mexican toughness. While Alvarez will be the favorite, his opponent is a live underdog.
Golden beef: The issues between Alvarez and former promoter Oscar De La Hoya added a new chapter this week when the two nearly came to blows at the final press conference for the fight. There is no doubt, that the champion will take that hate into Saturday and look to put a beating on the man De La Hoya co-promotes.
The bottom line: This fight will be a good litmus test of how good Alvarez still is. If he wins dominantly it maintains his spot among the best fighters in the world. If he struggles it would be another sign that his reign at the top is coming to an end.
Saul “Canelo” Alvarez has had a legendary 63-fight career, but what makes it all the more impressive is he is only 32, and it could be argued that he is still in his athletic prime. During a professional career that dates back to 2005, Alvarez has beaten many of the elites of two different eras and has become the most famous fighter of his era.
Let’s take a look at some of the key accolades from “Canelo’s” amazing career.
The measure of a fighter’s success is the dollars and cents they stack up from a career in combat sports. During his nearly two decades in fight sports, Canelo Alvarez’s net worth is believed to be as much as $275 million.