Jaime Munguia is ready to take a big risk for a shot at fighting Terence Crawford. The Mexican boxer aims to negotiate a match with undefeated Christian Mbilli by the first quarter of 2026. Winning this fight could position him as a strong challenger to Crawford.
Mbilli, who currently holds the WBC interim super middleweight belt, presents a significant challenge for Munguia. At 30 years old, the champion drew against Lester Martinez in September 2025, highlighting his competitive edge in the ring.
Munguia has faced several challenges and controversies recently. He suffered a knockout loss to Bruno Surace in December 2024 but rebounded with a unanimous decision win against him in May 2025. However, he got embroiled in a doping controversy when both 'A' and 'B' samples showed adverse results. Although UK Anti-Doping cleared him eventually, some doubts still linger about his readiness for a title shot.
Meanwhile, speculation surrounds Terence Crawford’s future plans following his victory over Canelo Alvarez. Journalist Chris Mannix shared on X that Crawford might return to the ring in March 2026 after considering some time off.
Munguia’s path is fraught with hurdles, but he seems determined to prove himself worthy of facing Crawford by tackling high-stakes matches like his potential clash with Mbilli.
