Canelo vs. Munguia: Unveiling Expert Predictions & Best Bets for Cinco de Mayo Boxing Showdown!
The tradition of the Cinqo de Mayo weekend boxing spectacle continues this Saturday as the renowned pugilist champion Canelo Alvarez puts his undisputed super middleweight title on the line against the undefeated interim champion Jaime Munguia. Their 12-round showdown, with Alvarez’s four major belts at stake, sits atop the Canelo vs. Munguia fight card at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Alvarez will compete on the Cinco de Mayo weekend for the fourth consecutive time and ninth time overall, boasting an 8-1 record in previous holiday weekend bouts.
Munguia, the WBC interim titleholder and a former junior middleweight champion, aims to maintain his unblemished record and upset the odds. Alvarez is a -500 favorite (risking 0 to win 0), while the latest odds list Munguia at +350 against Canelo. The over/under for the total completed rounds is set at 10.5, with the over at -230 and the under at +175.
Before placing any bets on Canelo Alvarez vs. Jaime Munguia, make sure you’ve checked out the boxing predictions and betting advice from sportsline expert Peter Kahn.
With his finger on the pulse both inside and beyond the ring, Kahn is a true insider in the boxing industry.
Having managed several world champions and currently overseeing 20 senational fighters through his company, Fight Game Advisors, Kahn’s expertise has earned him accolades like the 2022 Boxing Writers Association of America’s Cus D’Amato Manager of the Year award and a nomination for the 2023 Florida Boxing Hall of Fame.
When it comes to picking fights, Kahn’s record is impressive. With a remarkable 50-13 score in his last 63 sportsline boxing selections, he’s provided bettors with returns ranging from ,000 to over 0. Notable among his wins is his support for underdog Ryan Garcia (+500) against undefeated super lightweight champion Devin Haney (-700) in their blockbuster bout in April. Whoever followed his lead has already cashed in big.
Now, with Canelo Alvarez vs. Jaime Munguia on the horizon, Kahn has studied the matchup from every angle and made confident picks for the fight. You can see those selections exclusively on SportsLine.
Preview of Canelo Alvarez vs. Jaime Munguia
Since facing Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in May 2017, Alvarez (60-2-2, 39 KOs) hasn’t squared off against any fellow Mexican in the boxing ring, a decision that he’s unanimously won. While Chavez Jr. was once a WBC middleweight champion, his defeat to Alvarez threw his career into
disarray, resulting in three losses in his next four fights, including a loss to former UFC champion Anderson Silva.
Alvarez has stated that he deliberately avoided Mexican opponents because he didn’t want to risk interfering with their careers and, as a byproduct, wanted to leave the ring with fewer Mexican stars and champions to compete against. With Munguia, though, he’s made an exception because his career is already so legendary that a defeat on Saturday won’t damage it or his legacy.Furthermore, Alvarez is inspired by Munguia’s accomplishments to treat their fight as a celebration of Mexico’s rich boxing history and to provide the audience an amazing show.
Alvarez said in a press conference on Tuesday, “Yes, I’ve said I don’t want to fight Mexican fighters. But facing someone as respected as Munguia, who has earned this fight, is something I’m glad we were able to do. It’s a source of great pride for me because this is entirely Mexican.”
Munguia’s (43-0, 34 KOs) latest performance, a ninth-round stoppage of tough veteran John Ryder, is considered one of the most impressive showings of his career. He not only halted an experienced contender who had previously gone the distance with Alvarez but also did so in his first fight under renowned trainer Freddie Roach.
Following a narrow decision win over Sergiy Derevyanchenko for the WBC interim title, Munguia appointed Roach as his head coach. Former four-division world champion and Hall of Fame boxer Erik Morales was his prior trainer. Under Roach’s tutelage, the fighter claimed to have witnessed increases in opponent game planning and more adaptability throughout the battle.
Munguia told the media, “I’ve learned something new every day with Freddie, and I’m very happy with him. I think I showed a lot of new things, but most importantly, I remained calm and I was very smart.” See whose side you’re on here.
How to make the pick for Canelo Alvarez vs. Jaime Munguia
We can share that Kahn likes the under 10.5 rounds. He’s locked in a method for victory and a secure financial line of choice. You can see his picks and analysis only on SportsLine.
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