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Famed Venezuelan veteran Jorge Linares weighed in on the chances of absolute world middleweight champion Saul Alvarez and Jaime Munguia in their upcoming fight.
"It's a great fight. I give 60 percent for Canelo to win and 40 percent for his opponent to win. Munguia is a great and strong fighter, but he doesn't have the potential that Saul has. Alvarez has everything. Munguia is big and strong, but he's not great in the ring.
So we'll see. I think this fight could probably come down to a judges decision. I think Canelo will win on points," Linares said in an interview with YouTube channel Fight Hook News.
Recall that Alvarez and Munguia will fight on May 4 in Las Vegas, USA.
Absolute world champion in the second middleweight division Saul "Canelo" Alvarez said that he may return to the welterweight division only for the sake of a rematch with WBA belt holder Dmitry Bivol.
"The only reason to move up to flyweight is for a rematch with Dmitry Bivol. I'm not obsessed with a rematch, but if there is an opportunity and we can agree, I would like to make this rematch," said Alvarez in an interview with YouTube channel One On One | Boxing.
Recall that in May 2022, Alvarez lost to Bivol by unanimous decision. The Mexican star will have his next fight on May 4 in Las Vegas against compatriot Jaime Munguia.
Michael Benson, a well-known journalist and insider, published a post on his social networks, in which he revealed the ambitious plans of Turki Al-Sheikh, an advisor to the royal court with the rank of minister and current chairman of the General Entertainment Authority in Saudi Arabia. According to Benson, the official wants to hold three boxing mega-fights in Saudi Arabia in the near future.
WBA light heavyweight titleholder Hilberto Ramirez shared his thoughts on the upcoming fight of absolute world champion in the second middleweight division Saul Alvarez vs Jaime Munguia.
"It's an interesting fight. For me, it has a 50/50 chance in it because Munguia will have a chance that night, the opportunity of a lifetime to become the absolute world champion. Canelo needs to work hard to stay the absolute champion and beat him.
Who would I put my money on? I don't like betting. I don't like betting, and that's a good thing. As a fan I want to see this fight," Ramirez said in an interview with YouTube channel Fight Hype.
Recall that the Alvarez vs. Munguia fight will take place on May 4 in Las Vegas.
David Benavidez may continue to wait for a fight against Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez. This is despite him moving up in weight to face Oleksandr Gvozdyk for a light heavyweight title in June. Canelo, who holds all titles at 168 pounds, is scheduled to fight Jaime Munguia on May 4 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Saul Alvarez's record currently stands at 60 wins, 1 lose and 2 draws.
Saul Alvarez's last fight took place against Jermell Charlo on Sept. 30, 2023, in Las Vegas, USA. He won by UD in the 12 round. That fight was 6 months and 29 days ago.
Alvarez's last 3 fights have come over a period of 1 year, 13 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 4 months and 4 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 36 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 12 rounds on average.
Alvarez was born in Mexico.
The Saul Alvarez is currently 33 years old. He was born on July 18, 1990, so he will turn 34 in 2 months and 20 days.
Saul Alvarez made his professional debut in October 2005, so he has been a pro for 18 years.
Alvarez is 5' 8" (5 Foot and 8 inch) which is 173 cm (1 meter and 73 centimeters).
His reach is 70 inches (70") which is 179 cm (1 meter and 79 centimeters).
Alvarez fights from a orthodox, which means he favours his right hand as his power hand when fighting.
