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      Canelo Alvarez vs Jaime Munguia LIVE RESULTS: Canelo DROPS Munguia for first time in career en route to win

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      Credit: APCANELO ALVAREZ retained his titles against fellow Mexican Jaime Munguia in a huge world super-middleweight title clash.Alvarez put all four of his belts at 168lbs on the line tonight against 43-0 Munguia, who has beaten Brits Liam Smith and John Ryder before.Canelo caught Munguia with a superb uppercut to send him to the canvas for the first time in his career before going on to win by a unanimous decision.
      Main event ring-walk: 4am BST/11pm ET/8pm PT
      UK stream: DAZN PPV
      US stream: DAZN PPV/Amazon Prime Video
      Follow all the action from Las Vegas with our live blog below…Scores on the doors
      Canelo went on to win on ALL three of the judges scorecards in Las Vegas.
      The scorecards were: 117-110, 116-111, 115-112.
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      Copy linkCopiedMunguia had success
      Though Canelo went on to win by a unanimous points decision, it was not all one-way traffic.
      Jaime Munguia rocked Canelo as the pair exchanged, but was well received by the champ.
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      Copy linkCopiedCanelo thanks Munguia
      Canelo has ended his press conference by thanking Jamie Munguia and his team.
      Looked in full control all night in the fight.
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      Copy linkCopiedCanelo: I could have finished the fight
      Canelo said he could have STOPPED Jaime Munguia in their fight last night.
      He had Munguia down in the fourth round, but went on to win by a unanimous decision.
      Canelo said: “I could have finished the fight.
      “But I like to take my time and make sure I make no mistakes.”
      Copy linkCopiedCanelo on Munguia
      Canelo said: “His bravery was something I admired tonight.
      “I hurt him but he kept coming forward.”
      Copy linkCopiedCanelo on his next fight
      Canelo said: “I’m going to rest and speak with my team.
      “Everyone always asking for everything.”
      “I’m in the position to do what I want and we’ll see what happens next.”
      Copy linkCopiedCanelo on the win
      Canelo speaking in his post-fight press conference has thanked his team and coach Eddy Reynoso.
      Canelo said: “I feel great, I feel proud.
      “I feel grateful with my team, Eddy, I feel very proud of them.
      “I hope the people enjoyed a lot.”
      Copy linkCopiedCanelo talking on the stage
      Canelo said on Jaime Munguia: “I hit him down low in the body multiple times.
      “He fought his hardest and will learn from this experience.
      “He will grow from this and be better from it.”

      Copy linkCopiedDe La Hoya speaking now
      Jaime Munguia’s promoter Oscar De la Hoya said: “This is just the beginning for Jaime Munguia.
      “This experience will take him to another level.”
      Copy linkCopiedMunguia: Canelo is not invincible
      Munguia continuing in his press conference after his loss tonight.
      Asked if Canelo was invincible, Munguia said: “No, Canelo is not invincible he has had the two losses.
      “But he is a very good fighter.”
      Copy linkCopiedMunguia: I was never hurt
      Jaime Munguia is speaking in his post-fight press conference.
      Munguia said: “I was never hurt, but he has so much experience.
      “That was a learning experience.”

      Copy linkCopiedMunguia sent to the canvas
      It was a stunning uppercut from Canelo in the fourth round which did the damage.
      Jaime Munguia was sent to the canvas for the first time in his career.
      Munguia made the count but that knockdown sent Canelo on his way to the points victory.
      Copy linkCopiedMunguia lacking power to hurt fellow Mexican
      Against any other fighter, Jaime Munguia would have caused some serious damage with his punches this evening.
      However, Canelo is a completely different beast and he just absorbed them and then hurt him with his own replies.
      It was probably the best fight of Munguia’s career but he just didn’t have the power to hurt Canelo Alvarez.
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      Copy linkCopiedCanelo shows class with impressive victory
      Jaime Munguia threw all that he had at the defending champion this evening in Las Vegas.
      Canelo Alvarez sent him crashing to the canvas with an uppercut and constantly rocked the challenger with the power of his punches.
      He boxed with experience and just looked to pick off Munguia whenever he came on the offensive.
      There is no doubting who is the top dog in this weight division still.
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      Copy linkCopiedCanelo Alvarez wins by unanimous decision
      Copy linkCopiedCanelo Alvarez vs Jaime Munguia (Round 12)
      Munguia tries to find the combination to get that knockout blow but cannot find it.
      Canelo is not looking to settle for the scorecard and tries to land the uppercut as he follows up his body shots.
      The fight comes to an end, it has been a great spectacle but surely Canelo has defended his belts.
      Copy linkCopiedCanelo Alvarez vs Jaime Munguia (Round 11)
      Munguia starts landing some good combinations.
      He is managing to get out of the way of the Canelo counter attacks at the same time.
      Canelo keeps working the body and trying to land that uppercut once again.
      Copy linkCopiedCanelo Alvarez vs Jaime Munguia (Round 10)
      Canelo lands some good right hands in that round that seem to stun Munguia.
      He lands some punches himself but they do not seem to be hurting the defending champion.
      With two rounds left now, Munguia will get more desperate, needing to attack to try and go for the win.
      Copy linkCopiedCanelo Alvarez vs Jaime Munguia (Round 9)
      Canelo is working the liver area of the body of Munguia with body shots and when he connects his opponent drops his right hand.
      That is a sure sign that he is hurting him.
      Munguia lands some good combinations but catches Canelo with a low blow.
      Canelo seems to have just more power in his punches.
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      Copy linkCopiedCanelo Alvarez vs Jaime Munguia (Round 8)
      Munguia keeps on trying be more attacking and landing punches on Canelo but he just sucks them up.
      The punches of Canelo are marking the face of Munguia.
      Canelo will want to pick up the pace now and send his opponent crashing to the canvas.
      Copy linkCopiedCanelo Alvarez vs Jaime Munguia (Round 7)
      Canelo is waiting until Munguia goes on the offensive and is picking him off with big hits to the body.
      You can see that they are hurting Munguia.
      The longer this fight goes on, it seems Munguia’s attacking style is playing into the hands of the tactics of Canelo.
      Copy linkCopiedCanelo Alvarez vs Jaime Munguia (Round 6)
      Canelo is looking at his best for some time here tonight.
      He hits Munguia with a heavy body shot and his legs almost buckle.
      Once again Canelo gets the jab through and rocks the head of Munguia backwards.
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      Copy linkCopiedCanelo Alvarez vs Jaime Munguia (Round 5)
      Canelo is starting to rock Munguia with everything he throws.
      He lands a heavy jab to the face and Munguia looks shaken.
      The bell saves him once again but Canelo is getting stronger in this fight.
      Copy linkCopiedCanelo Alvarez vs Jaime Munguia (Round 4)
      Munguia continues to go on the offensive and Canelo catches him right on the chin with a big uppercut.
      He sends Munguia to the canvas for the first time in his career.
      Munguia bounces back up and takes the standing count, the bell for the end of the round comes at the right time for him.
      Copy linkCopiedCanelo Alvarez vs Jaime Munguia (Round 3)
      Munguia has stopped using his jab as much in this round and is trying to fight Canelo.
      When he does he opens himself up to the calculating heavy punches from his opponent.
      Towards the end of the round Munguia lands a good combination to rock Canelo.
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      Tyson Fury lands in Saudi Arabia with huge entourage for Oleksandr Usyk fight – but fans notice who is missing

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      TYSON FURY landed in Saudi Arabia with a huge entourage for his fight with Oleksandr Usyk.But one key member of his team was missing.Tyson Fury landed in Saudi Arabia with a huge entourageCredit: Instagram / @tysonfuryFury was welcomed as he touched down ahead of his fight with Oleksandr UsykCredit: Instagram / @tysonfuryThere was one familiar face missing from Fury’s crewCredit: Instagram / @tysonfuryFury takes on bitter rival Usyk in a heavyweight division unifier on May 18 in the Middle East.The two men have been gunning for each other ever since becoming kings of the division.And boxing lovers will surely be in for a treat, with neither fighter tasting defeat in their respective careers.Preparations are now well underway for what could be the fight of the century.READ MORE IN BOXINGFury has had three months to recover ever since pulling out of the original February 17 bout with an eye injury.And he touched down in Saudi Arabia this weekend with a massive entourage featuring his family, friends and trainer SugarHill Steward.Fury and Co looked thrilled as they posed for photos in Riyadh.The group were presented with incredible bouquets of flowers and given hot drinks after an arduous seven-hour flight from the UK.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThey were then whisked away in cars to their hotels for a much-needed sleep.But there was no sign of Fury’s brother Tommy in Saudi.Boxing fans disgusted by Tyson Fury raw egg video but what his nutritionist does is even more vomit-inducingFury and Co were given a glamorous welcomeCredit: Instagram / @tysonfuryThey received bouquets of flowers and hot drinks after their flightCredit: Instagram / @tysonfurySugarHill Steward, Fury’s trainer, was also with the groupCredit: Instagram / @tysonfuryThe Love Island star is usually a close member of the pack but did not appear to be on board the flight.Last month saw Tommy jet to Disneyland Paris with partner Molly-Mae Hague and one-year-old daughter Bambi.The trio enjoyed the sights and sounds of the theme park while also gorging on burgers and fries.Meanwhile, Fury has been tipped to use “dirty tricks” to get the better of Usyk.Fury showed off some of his boxing skillsCredit: X formerly Twitter / @Tyson_FuryIt was thirsty work for the heavyweight kingCredit: X formerly Twitter / @Tyson_FuryThe team were whisked off to their hotel in cars for some restCredit: X formerly Twitter / @Tyson_FuryFormer cruiserweight champion Johnny Nelson told Sky Sports: “Tyson is a fighting man, once the bell goes he’ll try everything he can possibly get away with until the referee tells him off.”Will it get physical? Yes. Will he use every dirty trick in the book he can get away with?READ MORE SUN STORIES”Without a doubt. It’s a fighting game. Most fighters when they get in there they play by the rules.”And when they get hit low or with an elbow they complain to the referee and then while complaining they get beat up.” More

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      Lawrence Okolie vs Lukasz Rozanski: UK start time, TV channel, live stream for Bridgerweight world title bout

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      LAWRENCE OKOLIE is gunning for a world title shot once again as he takes on Lukasz Rozanksi later this month. ‘The Sauce’ lost the WBO cruiserweight belt to former stablemate Chris Billam-Smith last summer and has been recuperating since. Lawrence OkolieBut now he’s back at a different weight class, the WBC’s newly-created Bridgerweight, to try and win gold once again. Okolie takes on Rozanski, who beat Alen Babic to win the 224lb title last year. Victory would make him a two-weight world champion with the added foresight that he could yet challenge as a heavyweight one day. But first he needs to get past Rozanski, who will be bang up for it in front of his home fans. When is Okolie vs Rozanski?
      Okolie’s clash with Rozanski will take place on Friday, May 24.
      The match will be held at the Podpromie Arena in Rzeszow, Poland.
      Ring-walks for the main event should get going from around 10.30pm BST.
      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?Okolie vs Rozanski will be shown live on Sky Sports Arena in the UK. You can live stream the action from the NOW TV or Sky Go app, both of which are available for download onto your mobile or tablet device. What has been said?”I’m excited to go to Poland and test myself yet again on away ground,” said Okolie.Most read in Boxing”Rozanski is a good champion, with an explosive style, but I’m coming to do some serious damage. He has never seen power like mine.””I’m defending my world title in my own backyard, in my city, fighting against a former world champion,” said Rozanski.”It’s a fantastic fight, for moments like these, I’ve trained hard all my life.” More

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      New Anthony Joshua vs Deontay Wilder hurdle arises as Saudi boxing chief throws massive spanner into works

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      A FRESH spanner has been thrown into the works of a grudge match between Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder.The pair’s long-overdue showdown was on the brink of coming to fruition last December before Wilder suffered a shock loss to Joseph Parker.Anthony Joshua recently re-opened the door to a grudge match with Deontay WilderCredit: REUTERSAJ says he could face the American next if he wins his showdown with Zhilei ZhangCredit: GETTYBut Saudi boxing kingpin Turki Alalshikh plans to have Wilder fight Jared Anderson after his clash with ZhangCredit: X@TURKI_ALASHIKHAJ, however, refused to close the door on a dust-up with the American and revealed earlier this month that he could potentially fight him at Wembley.But Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh seemingly has different plans for Wilder, who returns to the ring on June 1 for a do-or-die showdown with Zhilei Zhang.Alalshikh plans to have Wilder take part in a domestic dust-up against the undefeated Jared Anderson should he come through his Riyad rumble with Zhang.Alongside a picture of himself and Anderson, Alalshikh tweeted: “The talented Jared Anderson is with us now on [the] August 3rd Riyadh Season card at LA, against the ‘Bronze Bomber’ Deontay Wilder.READ MORE IN BOXING”If he’s ready by then to fight after 1st of June’s fight against Zhilei Zhang.”Joshua, 34, hasn’t set foot inside the ring since his brutal two-round demolition of former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou in March.But he recently claimed he’s on course to fight either Wilder, Zhang, Filip Hrgovic or Daniel Dubois this September.He told talkSPORT late last month: “Whenever they tell me there’s a date, you know I’ll be ready 100 per cent.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHow AJ punched his way to the topANTHONY JOSHUA punched his way to the top of the world before being knocked off his perch.
      “It’s gonna be in London, Wembley Stadium.”This is what I’m being told. If that’s what they say, they normally back their word so let’s go with that.Boxing – Queensberry & Riyadh Season Press Conference – OVO Arena, London, Britain – November 15, 2023 Deontay Wilder and Anthony Joshua with Turki Alalshikh during the press conference Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra”Wembley, September 20 or 21.”The Watford warrior added: “On June 1 in Saudi Arabia they’ve got the 5 vs 5 card.”You’ve got Filip Hrgovic vs Daniel Dubois, and you’ve got Zhilei Zhang vs Deontay Wilder.”So providing one of those looks good – the one who looks the best, His Excellency Turki Alalshikh said to me, ‘I want you to fight [him].'”What he says is, ‘In the future I want people to look back at your record and say that you took on the best.'”I said, ‘Now you’re speaking my language.'”So out of that pool, I believe that’s who I’m gonna be fighting, one of those.”We’re on the same page and he’s on the same page as the fans as well.READ MORE SUN STORIES”But Fury’s got his obligations with Oleksandr Usyk so I’ve gotta make sure I stay focused and disciplined.”Keep steamrolling through opponents so I can get closer and closer to having the opportunity of me versus Tyson Fury.”Anthony Joshua plans to be back in the ring this SeptemberCredit: Getty More

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      Conor McGregor calls for Ryan Garcia to receive a LIFETIME ban after failed drug tests as he blasts boxing sensation

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      CONOR MCGREGOR has called for Ryan Garcia to be given a lifetime ban following his failed drug tests.The former interim WBC lightweight champion tested positive for the banned performance-enhancing drug Ostarine before and after his shock win over Devin Haney last month.Ryan Garcia scored a sensational upset win over Devin Haney last monthCredit: GETTYBut his win is currently marred in controversy due to two failed drug testsCredit: GETTYThe boxer has been blasted by UFC icon Conor McGregorCredit: DAZNTraces of the SARM (selective androgen receptive modulator) – which can build lean muscle mass – were discovered in Garcia’s final pre-fight tests.Garcia, 25, has denied intentionally ingesting the substance, the discovery of which will likely see his win overturned to a No Contest.But that hasn’t stopped McGregor from seemingly ending their friendship by calling for him to never be allowed to box again.In a now-deleted X post, the UFC superstar wrote: “Cheated the weight and was juiced, lifetime ban. Sad to see, sad to say. Sad and a bit sick.”READ MORE ON RYAN GARCIAMcGregor offered Garcia words of support after his defeat to Gervonta Davis last April but wants nothing more to do with ‘King’ following his positive tests.He roared: “Don’t come near me if I see you ever Ryan Garcia. I am actually disgusted.”The Notorious then lumped UFC men’s bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley into his rant as he’d also tested positive for Ostarine in 2018.He added: “This Ostarine it reminds me of Sean O’Malley was on that as well.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSRyan Garcia $1million crownRYAN GARCIA wore a crown worth $1million for his ring walk before fighting Devin Haney.
      The American boxer’s head gear caught the eye of boxing fans before and after his shock victory.
      The 25-year-old headed to the ring draped in a white robe as he wore a diamond encrusted crown.
      Holding 1kg of gold and over 400 carats of diamonds the crown was made by Texas-based jeweller The Ice Champ.
      Garcia’s gown was also made up of 15,000 diamonds and took 10 days to create.
      He also told TMZ before the bout: “He was like ‘let’s create something where the champ of the boxing world and the champ of the jewellery world connect and make something unique. We created a unique crown.”
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      “I don’t like this, I’ll bust yous both up, do yous want a spar? I will set flights right now for you both for a full on spar each.”Hotel, Black Forge Inn the lot. #letssparomalley and #garcia two little Ostarine heads l’ll ride you both like yous are ostriches.”NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 20: Ryan Garcia reacts after a knock down of Devin Haney during a fight at Barclays Center on April 20, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty Images) ***BESTPIX***WBC super-lightweight champ Haney believes Garcia “cheated and disrespected” the sport of boxing with his failed tests.And the American’s efforts that fateful night in Brooklyn have garnered the full respect of McGregor.”Wtf is up,” McGregor said of Garcia. “What do you think you are at? “If I was Haney’s dad, you’re dead no matter what for doing that. Crazy.”What the f**k happened to you, you little fool. “Get your head together cos I gonna smash it in with elbows if you don’t.Ryan Garcia has vehemently denied ever taking PEDSCredit: INSTAGRAM/KINGRYAN”Fair play Devin well done. Your performance has just become even more heroic! Bravo.”The New York State Athletic Commission will await the result of Garcia’s B samples before beginning a disciplinary process.He’ll likely face a lengthy ban if the NYSAC deem him to have intentionally ingested the PED, a suggestion he’s vehemently denied.In a clip captioned, “Fake news like if I was Donald Trump,” Garcia insisted he’s ever cheated.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I came on here to address this bull f*****g s**t claim that I cheated,” he said.”Everybody knows that I don’t cheat.” More

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      Boxing ring girl Apollonia Llewellyn bursts out of tiny pink bikini as stunned fans say ‘goddamn’

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      APOLLONIA LLEWELLYN went from ringing bells to flinging balls as she bounced into the limelight with an “absolutely gorgeous” bikini snap.One fan claimed the boxing ring girl was wearing “pink to make the boys wink” as she posed on a matching cherry-blossom basketball court.I pink therefore I slam! – Apollonia Llewellyn adds colour to basketballCredit: https://www.instagram.com/apolloniallewellyn/?hl=enShe can take it as red she’s a big hitCredit: instagram @apolloniallewellynBeach-side Apollonia makes up for the absence of sea with the bluest of bikinisCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellynBut there was more than one eye on the sporty influencer as she slam-dunked perfect shots in the Ibiza sun.The social media dazzler from Leeds beamed in her tiny two-piece – with even the backboard behind her painted in bubblegum pink.Or as Apollonia put it in her Instagram post: “Barbi plays basketball when it’s pink.”Compliments flowed faster than scoreboard updates at an NBA game.READ MORE TOP STORIES”Stunning in the sun as always,” said one admirer” and “So Sexy and Beautiful,” posted another.”Barbie is on fire,” claimed a third fan – as he added an extra vowel along with a metaphorical wow to the “Barbi” moniker Apollonia often uses.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe model, 24, was also called “so perfect” and “wonderful”.But one of Apollonia’s 581,000 followers could only say: “Goddamn.”Most read in BoxingShe’d won equal attention earlier this week when sharing snaps in a pink corset on a night out at a concert in her English hometown.That followed risky Instagram shots in a wet T-shirt and white bikini.Apollonia Llewellyn stuns in busty post as fans call her ‘goddess angel’ And this time, as she stood in front of a basketball net, more fans again fell hoop-lessly in love!Inside Apollonia’s glam life as influencer, ring girl & model…Conor McGregor was among 8,000 fans who enjoyed this outfitCredit: INSTAGRAMThousands of Apollonia’s fans enjoyed the view on the ring girl’s holiday to New YorkCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia braved the snow in the Lake DistrictCredit: InstagramApollonia really enjoyed this bowl of pasta on her summer holiday to SantoriniCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia invited fans to ‘sit and stare’ at this picture, and thousands took her up on the invitationCredit: INSTAGRAMFans were worried Apollonia’s top had shrunk in the wash as she enjoyed this hearty breakfastCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia’s followers were in awe of the stunner’s new hairdo as she wowed in a tiny yellow bikiniCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia sent a cheeky message to her fans as she posed in this glamorous see-through numberCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia told fans ‘no caption needed’ as she squeezed into this skin-tight see-through playsuitCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia revealed he ‘idea of happiness’ is being ‘wind swept on the beach’ with this busty snapCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia left very little to the imagination as she ‘brightened fans’ Mondays’ in a skimpy wet T-shirtCredit: INSTAGRAM More

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      As Canelo Alvarez faces Jaime Munguia in thrilling bout, why does Mexico keep churning out so many exciting champs?

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      PUTTING two menacing Mexicans in the same ring is as dangerous as lighting the touch-paper to a stick of gelignite – an almighty explosion is the only outcome.Canelo Alvarez, worshipped God-like in Guadalajara, defends his WBC, WBA, IBF and WBO world super-middleweight titles against fellow-countryman Jaime Munguia on Saturday.Canelo Alvarez, left, is a heavy favourite against Jaime MunguiaCredit: APEx-fighter Julio Cesar Chavez, seen fighting Greg Haugen, is another iconCredit: GettyMexico is famous for many reasons – among them its indigenous heritage, Tequila, Mariachi bands and tacos.But discerning boxing fans fall in love with the country because it constantly produces elite world champions whose outstanding talents hold them in awe.Lace a pair of gloves on men south of the border and they fight with such a fierce intensity it’s as if they all have the blood of the nations revolutionary hero Emiliano Zapata coursing through their veins.Those lucky enough to have been ringside to see the heart-stopping trilogy between Marco Antonio Barrera and Erik Morales, two featherweights who fought each other to a standstill more than 20 years ago will die happy.READ MORE TOP STORIESRafael Herrara against Ruben Olivares and Carlos Zarate’s four-round blitz of Alfonso Zamora, though they took place more than 50 years ago, are still talked about when the margaritas start being poured in the barrios. If Canelo’s battle with Maguia is only half as exciting as those epics, the 20,000 in Las Vegas’s T-Mobile Arena, will get their money’s worth.So why does Mexico keep churning out so many exciting world champions? The simple answer is extreme urban poverty.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSWhen I covered my first fight in Mexico City in 1967, wherever I went there were bare-fisted kids sparring with each other in the streets.Artur Hernandez, one of Mexico’s most successful managers, employed six full-time trainers at his downtown gym.UFC star Jorge Masvidal reveals $5m payday for fight – but boxing champs earned five times despite half the PPV salesHe told me, when they opened the doors every morning, there were dozens of youngsters with their sneakers wrapped in newspaper pleading for an opportunity to spar with the pros to earn a few pesos – no better breeding ground for future greats.I have been blessed with having seen Latino legends Barrera, Olivares, Vicente Saldivar, Julio Cesar Chavez and Salvador Sanchez – tragically killed at 23 when he crashed his Porsche – in the flesh.Alvarez’s record is mind-boggling – he’s won world titles from light-middleweight to light-heavyweight, has lost just two of his 64 contests and has unified three divisions.So he more than deserves to be included in such exalted company.Canelo, 33, has KO’d 39 of his opponents, several with a Mexican speciality they call El Gancho Al Higado – a liver punch.Liam Smith, Billy Joe Saunders and Callum Smith, three of the eight  British fighters who have tangled with him, will verify how much that blow hurts.It isn’t surprising he’s a massive 1/6 to beat Munguia, but in several of his recent victories he appeared to be slowing down and is certainly less fearsome than when he was in his 20s.Callum Smith is one of eight Brits who can testify to Alvarez’s powerCredit: Handout – GettyAlvarez’s last four fights have gone the full twelve rounds and he hasn’t knocked out anyone for three years which must give Munguia a confidence boost.Canelo for years has been considered pound-for-pound the best fighter on the planet – but according to some pundits has dropped down the pecking order behind Terence Crawford and Japan’s Naoya Inoue.Munguia, 27, a former WBO light-middleweight champion has never met anyone in Alvarez’s but he is quite a handful – unbeaten after 43 fights, he’s scored 34 KO’s.He never stops throwing punches from every angle and in his last fight he stopped Londoner John Ryder in nine rounds – something Alvarez couldn’t do when they met twelve months ago.READ MORE SUN STORIESIf jolting Jaime, a Tijuana terror, should overturn Alvarez it would a far greater sensation than Ryan Garcia putting unbeaten superstar Devin Haney on the deck three times before outpointing him two weeks ago.Yet as unlikely as it seems, it could happen.  More

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      Nate Diaz vs Jorge Masvidal 2: Date, TV channel, start time and live stream for huge boxing match

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      UFC legends Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal are set for a long-awaited rematch, but there is a twist.Diaz, 39, and Masvidal, 39, fought at UFC 244 back in 2019, with the latter coming out on top to win the BMF (Baddest Mother F****r) title.Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal are set for a rematch after the latter won at UFC 244Credit: Splash NewsMasvidal will meet his MMA rival in a boxing fight next monthCredit: The Mega AgencyDiaz has only had one boxing fight that saw him lose to Jake PaulCredit: GettyMany called for a rematch between the two lightweight foes and their prayers have finally been answered, however this will not be an MMA fight.Instead, the American bruisers will lock horns in a 10-round boxing bout.The two fighters have only ever boxed once professionally throughout their celebrated careers.Masvidal stepped inside a boxing ring back in 2005 when he beat Joseph Benjamin whereas Diaz lost to YouTuber Jake Paul last year.Read More on BoxingWhen does Diaz vs Masvidal take place?Masvidal and Diaz are scheduled to clash on June 1 at the Kia Forum in California.The card kicks off from 10pm UK time with the main event expected to get underway from 2am the following morning.How can I watch?Masvidal vs Diaz is a pay-per-view event that will be shown on Fanmio in the UK for £63.99.And of course you can follow all the live action at SunSport’s live blog coverage.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSDiaz vs Masvidal undercardThe undercard has yet to be completed with only one fight confirmed so far.Here’s what’s been pecilled down, of course everything is subject to change:UFC legend Jorge Masvidal ‘breaks fan’s leg’ with lethal kick that leaves recipient writhing in agony before running away
      MAIN EVENT: Nate Diaz vs Jorge Masvidal
      Anthony Pettis vs Chris Avila More