The much anticipated Jaime Munguia vs Jimmy Kelly took place on 11th June, 2022 with Jaime Munguia’s undefeated streak at stake, we take a look at the results, winner
Munguia got out to a slow start, but eventually came out on top as he scored a fifth round knockout victory over opponent Jimmy Kelly. After that, he spoke some hurtful things about WBC middleweight champion Jermall Charlo.
Jaime Munguia vs Jimmy Kelly Fight Winner, Full Undercard Results And Score
On Saturday, 11th June, 2022, the fight took place at Honda Center in Anaheim, California, USA. The main card began at 1 a.m. BST / 8 p.m. ET, with main event ring walks beginning at 3 a.m. BST / 10 p.m. ET. The fight between Jaime Munguia and Jimmy Kelly was a 12-round Super Middleweight Division match with Munguia’s undefeated streak at stake.
Jaime Munguia got off to a rough start in his match. Then, in the fifth round, he revealed his game-changing abilities to Jimmy Kelly. Munguia hammered Kelly with a left hook in the fifth round after being arguably down on the scorecards through the opening four rounds. Munguia used the left hook to land the first of three knockdowns on his way to a decisive fifth-round knockout at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.
Jaime Munguia won his 40th professional fight, improving his record to 40 wins in 40 fights with 33 KOs. After this win, Jaime Munguia might be provided a world title chance against WBC Champion Jermall Charlo. However, fans will have to wait with bated breath till the fight confirmation comes.
Full Fight Card
- Jaime Munguia defeated Jimmy Kelly: Super Middleweight
- Oscar Duarte won against Mark Bernaldez: Lightweight
- Yokasta Valle defeated Lorraine Villalobos: Minimumweight
- Carlos Ortiz won against Evan Sanchez
Jaime Munguia vs Jimmy Kelly Match Events and Post-Match Reaction
Munguia got an opening to rock Kelly with a left hook in the fifth round, despite being down by three rounds. Kelly was knocked back by the shot as he tasted the canvas. Despite Kelly beating the count, Munguia again tossed Kelly back to the mat, this time with a right uppercut that split his guard. Kelly battled back to his feet, but Munguia’s power flurry sent him down for the third time. Kelly was able to get back on his feet, but the referee didn’t see enough from the Brit to allow him to continue, and the fight was called off right there.
After defeating Kelly at a catchweight of 165 pounds, Munguia declared that he is prepared to take on any task against any fighter. Munguia also uttered some provoking words toward WBC Middleweight Champion Jermall Charlo. Jaime Munguia challenged Jermall Charlo to stop hiding behind Al Haymon and fight him,
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