Terence Crawford, Shakur Stevenson, and Other Boxing Legends React To Canelo Alvarez's Dominant Performance over Jaime Munguia

Canelo Alvarez successfully defended his WBC, WBO, IBF, WBA, and The Ring super middleweight titles against his fellow Mexican fighter, Jaime Munguia. The bout was highly anticipated, with Munguia aiming to secure the biggest win of his career. However, Alvarez had other plans.

Despite Munguia’s aggressive approach, Alvarez opted for a more measured strategy. He refused to brawl with the 27-year-old and instead focused on landing impactful strikes. In Round 4, Alvarez scored the only knockdown of the fight, shifting the momentum in his favor. Ultimately, he secured a unanimous decision victory.

Several prominent boxers took to social media to share their thoughts on Alvarez’s win:

Terence Crawford: The pound-for-pound standout Terence Crawford succinctly expressed his opinion, stating, “Look like Canelo carried him the whole fight!”. Crawford’s assessment highlights Alvarez’s dominance throughout the bout.

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2. Shakur Stevenson: Another highly regarded fighter, Shakur Stevenson, acknowledged Canelo’s prowess, tweeting, “Hellavu fighter Canelo is. Still think Bud beats him.”. Stevenson recognizes Canelo’s skill but believes that Crawford (often referred to as “Bud”) could still pose a challenge.

Canelo Alvarez’s Post-Fight Comments

Following the victory, Canelo Alvarez reflected on the fight, praising Munguia’s efforts: “I’m glad that I gave this guy the opportunity. He’s a great guy, a great champion. He’s going to continue doing good. I feel very proud pulling off these kinds of fights in [Las] Vegas. All the world is watching us Mexicans. I feel proud to represent the Mexicans.”.

With this win, Canelo Alvarez has now secured four consecutive victories since his loss to Dmitry Bivol in 2022. His next opponents are being discussed, with names like David Benavidez and Terence Crawford in the mix. It remains to be seen who will step into the ring with the reigning super middleweight champion next.