2024-04-28 13:34:42
Oscar de la hoya He already has his favorite for the fight Canelo Alvarez vs. Jaime Munguía. The former boxer gave his prediction and, in the process, scratched the boxer from Guadalajara, whom he described as “old and tired.”
The bad relationship between Óscar de la Hoya and Saul Canelo Alvarez It is manifest; If he has a microphone in front of him, the ex-pugilist does not hesitate to ‘shoot’ the man from Guadalajara and this time he even told him that he was “old and fat,” ahead of the May fight against Jaime Munguía.
Next May 4 in Las Vegas, Mexican boxers Canelo Álvarez and Jaime Munguía will meet in the ring. While the second is in the flower of his youth, the man from Guadalajara is already on his way out, at least that is how Óscar de la Hoya perceives it.
Golden Boy is one of the most fervent critics of Saúl Álvarez and although he recognized the career of the Guadalajara boxer, he noted that he will soon have to “pass the torch” to new generations.
What did Óscar de la Hoya say about Canelo Álvarez?
Oscar de la hoya has questioned Canelo Alvarez after the announcement of his fight with Jaime Munguia and in his last appearance before the media, the promoter called the Mexican champion “old.”
“Canelo (Álvarez) is a great champion, without a doubt a great champion, but he is old. He’s not throwing many punches anymore, he’s not moving his feet much, he gets tired. So a Jaime (Munguía) with a lot of youth, with a lot of power can surprise,” said Óscar de la Hoya in an interview with ESPN.
“In boxing there is always the step, the passing of the torch, as they say. It always happens and obviously this is the perfect moment for Jaime Munguía because he is young, undefeated, Mexican, he has a good corner, he has a good jaw, he throws a lot of punches,” added the former boxer.
When will the fight between Canelo Álvarez vs Jaime Munguía take place?
The fight between Canelo Alvarez y Jaime Munguia will take place on May 4 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
At 33 years of age, Canelo Álvarez has had 64 fights and only two defeats. He has been champion in the WBO, WBA, WBC and IBF.
While Jaime Munguía, 27 years old and next rival of Saúl Canelo Álvarez, boasts a record of 43 victories, 34 of these by knockout, and zero defeats.
2024-04-28 13:34:42