Canelo Alvarez Defends Title with Unanimous Decision Win

May 4, 2023 | T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas

Round-by-Round Breakdown

In a highly anticipated bout, Canelo Alvarez successfully defended his undisputed super middleweight title against Jaime Munguia at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on May 4. Canelo started the fight as a heavy favorite at -500, while Munguia was a significant underdog at +400.

The fight was a close and competitive affair, with both fighters having their moments. Canelo was able to land the cleaner shots throughout the fight, while Munguia was the more aggressive fighter. In the sixth round, Canelo knocked down Munguia with a right hand, which proved to be the turning point in the fight. Canelo continued to control the pace and tempo of the fight, eventually winning by unanimous decision.

With this victory, Canelo remains undefeated in the super middleweight division and solidifies his status as one of the best pound-for-pound boxers in the world.