Canelo Alvarez has expressed his strong desire to face WBA light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol in September for his upcoming bout, emphasizing his pursuit of revenge.
However, what remains uncertain is the direction Canelo Alvarez will take for his career beyond that anticipated encounter. As he approaches the age of 33, the path he chooses to navigate his future remains a question mark.
Canelo Alvarez (59-2-2, 39 KOs), the undisputed super middleweight champion, finds himself in a position where numerous contenders are vying for the opportunity to challenge him and potentially dethrone him from his coveted crown.
Among the top contenders, a prominent roster of names emerges, featuring esteemed fighters such as David Benavidez, Jermall Charlo, David Morrell, and Demetrius Andrade. Notably, all of these contenders have affiliations with Al Haymon's Premier Boxing Champions, making them highly viable options for potential matchups with Canelo Alvarez.
Making his mark in the 168-pound division, Jaime Munguia, a 26-year-old fighter hailing from Tijuana, presents a fresh face in the weight class. With an undefeated record of 41 wins and 33 knockouts, Munguia is set to take on Sergiy Derevyanchenko at the Toyota Arena in Ontario, California, on June 10. Their clash will serve as the headline event for a DAZN card, further elevating Munguia's visibility in the boxing world.
Oscar De La Hoya, the former promoter of Alvarez, holds the belief that a potential future opponent for Canelo resides within his own stable in the form of Jaime Munguia. In an interview with BoxingScene.com, De La Hoya expressed his confidence in arranging an all-Mexico showdown between the two fighters, stating that he would swiftly make the matchup a reality without hesitation.
“What's stopping it is that Canelo does not want to fight another fellow Mexican fighter, which is kind of absurd,” said De La Hoya. “Because if you're a fighter, you're a fighter. You fight anybody who is on top. You fight anybody who is in your way and is going to create a major fight for you. Munguia is right there knocking on his door. If I am going to pressure these fighters to fight Munguia, then that's what I am going to do. Going the mandatory route. By beating the guys Canelo has beaten in order to get that fight with Canelo. There are different ways. You can run but you can't hide. We're going to keep pressuring and knocking on the door.”
“Whatever it takes, Jaime Munguia wants the big fights,” De La Hoya continued.
“I strongly feel that Alvarez vs Munguia, an all-Mexican showdown, is inevitable. Boxing hasn't had two Mexican warriors collide in recent times. Alvarez vs Munguia has to happen in the near future in order to keep Mexican boxing alive and thriving and bigger than ever. We have to show the fans that Mexican boxing is the very best. Canelo and Jaime, in the near future, I believe can happen.”
