Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez on Sunday defended his WBA, WBC, WBO and IBF super-middleweight titles in Las Vegas after beating his countryman Jaime Munguia by a unanimous points decision
Munguia was dropped for the first time in his career in the fourth round when he was caught by a right uppercut before Alvarez went on to win on points – the judges scoring the fight 117-110, 116-111 and 115-112.
Alvarez extended his career record to 61 wins, two draws and two losses, while Munguia’s unbeaten record was ended in his 44th bout.
Munguia had won all his previous 43 fights, with 34 being by knockout, before facing Alvarez.
Speaking after the fight he said “I came out well,” said the 27-year-old. “I think at the beginning I was winning some of those rounds.
“It was going well, I let my hands go but he’s a fighter with a lot of experience. Unfortunately, he beat me. It definitely hurts.”
Boxing: Alvarez Records Unanimous Points Decision Win Over Munguia To Defend Titles
