Canelo Alvarez, the boxing champ with a storied career of 63 wins, has paused his fighting schedule as he recovers from elbow surgery. This recovery period has left room for rising fighters to vie for dominant spots in the super middleweight division.
Jaime Munguia, holding a record of 45 wins and a past as the super welterweight champion in 2018, is now eyed by the IBF for an upcoming title shot. His potential opponent could be Osleys Iglesias, a formidable contender sporting an impressive unbeaten streak with 13 knockouts out of 14 matches.
Iglesias's promoter recently remarked on the hard work put into ranking him as number one.
"We worked very hard to get Iglesias to number one. I think he deserves it; he fought (Vladimir) Shishkin (in an eliminator) and beat him convincingly. We hope that the IBF will respond quickly and send a letter to the next available contender, who happens to be (Jaime) Munguia, we'll see what he says."
The eagerness for this matchup stems from both Iglesias’s camp and the governing bodies' understanding of needing swift action. The coach stated his desire for promptness:
"We want to know who will accept the fight... It seems to me that the IBF understands that this is a process that should be expedited. We want Osleys to get in the ring as soon as possible. They gave Canelo three days and got the answer. Hopefully they will receive another letter for Munguia."
Iglesias himself expresses no hesitation when it comes to facing whoever steps into the ring with him. He's ready and raring to compete, making it clear that
"Osleys is willing to fight anyone, no exceptions. He is willing to fight any name. He is very happy to fight for the IBF world title."
While fans eagerly wait for updates on Canelo Alvarez’s recovery and future bouts, they can anticipate how formative moments like these shape new champions within thrilling fights ahead involving Jaime Munguia and Osleys Iglesias.
