Alvarez defeated Munguia in a unanimous decision victory after dropping him in the fourth round. Despite Munguia’s efforts to put pressure on Alvarez, the latter outboxed him and landed more punches, including 151 power punches to Munguia’s 96. This victory improved Alvarez’s record to an impressive 61-2-2 while handing Munguia his first professional loss, bringing his record to 43-1. Munguia’s size in the ring has sparked speculation about a potential move up to light heavyweight.
After the fight, there was speculation about who Alvarez would face next, with the possibility of a fight against David Benavidez being a popular topic of discussion. However, Alvarez was non-committal about his next opponent, stating that he wanted to take some time off. This response drew boos from the crowd, but Alvarez mentioned that his decision would ultimately come down to money. Benavidez has been pursuing a fight with Alvarez for over a year, but it remains to be seen if Alvarez will choose to face him next.
Benavidez, on the other hand, has made plans to move up to light heavyweight and is scheduled to face Oleksandr Gvozdyk in June. With both fighters possibly moving up in weight divisions, the likelihood of a matchup between Alvarez and Benavidez remains uncertain. Alvarez has typically fought in May and September in conjunction with Cinco de Mayo and Mexican Independence Day, so it is possible that his next fight could take place in September.
The anticipation for Alvarez’s next opponent continues to build as fans speculate on who will be granted a shot at facing the undisputed super middleweight champion. While Munguia made a strong account of himself in his fight against Alvarez, the focus now shifts to who Alvarez will choose to fight next. Benavidez remains a top contender, but with his own plans to move up in weight, Alvarez’s decision will be closely watched by the boxing community. It remains to be seen whether Alvarez will agree to a fight with Benavidez or choose a different opponent for his next bout.
