Jaime Munguia, the promising fighter with a record of 43-1 and 34 knockouts, faced a harsh reality when he lost to Canelo Alvarez in a 12-round unanimous decision. Throughout the fight, Munguia struggled to withstand Canelo’s pressure and power. His weak chin once again betrayed him, as Canelo was able to hurt him multiple times during the bout. This is not the first time we have seen Munguia struggle with power punchers, as he has been hurt in previous fights against fighters like Sergiy Derevyanchenko, John Ryder, and Gary ‘Spike’ O’Sullivan.
Despite Munguia’s shortcomings in the fight, promoter Oscar De La Hoya focused on the positive aspects of the experience gained. De La Hoya emphasized the fact that Munguia went the distance with the current ‘Face of Boxing’, Canelo Alvarez. While De La Hoya praised Munguia’s effort, it is clear that there are fundamental issues that need to be addressed in Munguia’s boxing style.
One glaring weakness in Munguia’s arsenal is his lack of punch resistance. No amount of experience can make up for the fact that Munguia struggles to handle fighters with power. Regardless of how much Munguia learns from this defeat, it is unlikely that his punch resistance will improve significantly. This poses a significant challenge to Munguia’s future in the sport, as he will continue to face power punchers in his weight class.
One aspect of Munguia’s style that cannot be denied is his desire to entertain the fans. Despite his struggles in the ring, Munguia always aims to put on a show for the audience. De La Hoya acknowledged this, stating that Munguia wanted to give the fight fans a great show. While entertainment value is important in boxing, it cannot compensate for technical deficiencies in a fighter’s game.
Jaime Munguia’s loss to Canelo Alvarez highlights the harsh reality of his boxing career. While he may have gained valuable experience from the fight, it is clear that there are significant weaknesses in his style that need to be addressed. Munguia’s lack of punch resistance and struggles against power punchers raise serious questions about his future in the sport. Despite his desire to entertain, Munguia will need to make significant improvements if he hopes to compete at the highest level in boxing.