By: Sean Crose
“He’s just not good enough for Canelo,” broadcaster Ariel Helwani stated throughout Saturday night time’s undisputed tremendous middleweight title battle between Jaime Munguia and the legendary defending champion, Canelo Alvarez. Helwani was proper. Munguia merely wasn’t adequate for Canelo. Why? Because Canelo had a lot better energy to his punches. It was a query of energy – and Canelo was merely the stronger of the 2 fighters. The battle went all twelve rounds, however there was little question the judges made the precise name by giving Canelo the unanimous resolution victory after the ultimate bell had sounded.
“I take my time,” Canelo stated after the battle. “I have twelve rounds to win the fight and I did.” When requested in regards to the prospect of dealing with menacing contender David Benavidez, Canelo asserted his place as one of many largest attracts on the earth. “If the money is right, I can fight right now. I don’t give a shit,” he stated. “Right now I can ask whatever I want. I can do whatever I want. And I’m Mexican.” As for Munguia, the 27 yr previous appeared dejected after the decide’s playing cards have been learn. “I started well,” he stated, “but yes, obviously, I had the problems.”
Those issues got here courtesy of Canelo’s heavy fists. While it was true that Munguia regarded good early on, Canelo remained affected person, as is his behavior, and that persistence paid off within the fourth spherical when he despatched Munguia to the mat, courtesy of one among his patented uppercuts. Munguia was in a position to get to his toes, however the battle belonged to Canelo from that second on. Not that Munguia didn’t have his moments. Indeed, he was in a position to throw off efficient combos all through the remainder of the bout. Ultimately, nevertheless, it didn’t matter. Canelo’s punches have been exhausting, thuddingly so. Plus, they tended to land clear on Munguia’s head – and particularly on his physique.
While it’s true Canelo might not be the fighter he was, the person stays one of many best possible within the enterprise. It can be fascinating to see the place his profession goes from right here. It’s clear he’s ready to decide on to battle who he needs when he needs. People have accused him of ducking Benavidez, however Canelo has been accused of ducking opponents earlier than – and he’s stepped as much as face the problem. Don’t be stunned if a Canelo-Benavidez battle happens in some unspecified time in the future within the close to future.
