What to know about Canelo Alvarez vs Jaime Munguia fight? Date, how to watch, cost
Canelo Alvarez (60-2-2, 39 knockouts) will defend his undisputed super middleweight crown Saturday night against undefeated top contender Jaime Munguia (43-0, 34 knockouts).
Munguia is the first Mexican compatriot Alvarez has faced since he took on Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in 2017, a shift after previously saying he wouldn't fight a fellow Mexican as recently as late last year.
It will be Alvarez's fourth defense of his super middleweight titles since becoming undisputed champion against Caleb Plant in 2021.
Here's everything you need to know ahead of the fight.
How to watch Canelo vs Munguia?
Alvarez vs. Munguia is being broadcasted on Prime Video pay-per-view and DAZN pay-per-view. This will be the second Prime Video fight card and pay-per-view since promoter Premier Boxing Champions agreed to a broadcasting deal with the streaming giant.
How to watch: Prime Video or DAZN pay-per-view
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How much is the Canelo vs Munguia pay-per-view?
The Alvarez vs Munguia pay-per-view is $89.95 on Prime Video. DAZN is offering the pay-per-view for $89.99 with a free month of DAZN when you buy a subscription.
When does the Canelo vs Munguia fight start?
The four fight pay-per-view starts at 7 p.m. (CT). Alvarez and Munguia are expected to make their ring walks around 10:15 p.m. (CT).
Canelo vs Munguia location
Alvarez vs Munguia will take place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday. It will be Alvarez's ninth fight at T-Mobile Arena while it will be Munguia's second.
Canelo vs Munguia odds
Alvarez is a -525 favorite to win on DraftKings, while Munguia is +380 to win. On DraftKings 68% of bets have been placed on Canelo as of Friday.
Alvarez by decision: -105
Munguia by decision: +700
Alvarez by KO/TKO: +165
Munguia by KO/TKO: +950
Canelo vs Munguia undercard
The co-main event will see former world champion Mario Barrios (28-2, 18 knockouts) defend his WBC interim welterweight title against Fabian Maidana (22-2, 16 knockouts).
In the third fight down the card, former unified world champion Brandon Figueroa (24-1-1, 18 knockouts) returns from a year layoff to defend his WBC interim featherweight belt against former world champion Jessie Magdaleno (29-2, 18 knockouts).
The pay-per-view opener will see the WBA "regular" welterweight champion Eimantas Stanionis (14-0, 9 knockouts) take on two-time Olympian, undefeated Gabriel Maestre (6-0-1, 5 knockouts).
The full pay-per-view card is below:
Main event: Canelo Alvarez vs Jaime Munguia
Co-main: Mario Barrios vs Fabian Maidana
Brandon Figueroa vs Jessie Magdaleno
Eimantas Stanionis vs Gabriel Maestre
Harrison Campbell covers boxing for The Tennessean and high school sports for The Daily Herald. Email him at hcampbell@gannett.com and follow him on X (formerly Twitter) @hccampbell7.
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