Here is all you need to know about Jaime Munguia including his age, record, bio and net worth
Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and Jaime Munguia, champions of their home Mexico, will compete in a match that is as much about financial gain as it is about sporting pride.
In addition to showcasing a fight between formidable opponents, the magnificent May 4th night in Las Vegas will also showcase the enormous sums of money that these contemporary fighters carry around in their purses.
Who is boxer Jaime Munguia, bio, age, height, weight, parents, fight record and net worth
Jaime Munguia, who is not as well-known outside of the pay-per-view ring, is anticipated to break financial records by winning this much money to compete in the highly anticipated match.
The exact sum is yet unknown, but considering the significance of the battle and his rising stature in the sport, it is anticipated to be higher than his previous record.
Who is Jaime Munguia?
Jaime Munguia is a Mexican boxer who was born on October 6, 1996 in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico. The 27-year-old stands 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) tall.
Munguia began his career fighting between 140 and 147 pounds and is now competing at 168 pounds.
Jaime Munguia: Biography, record, fights and more ; Record: 43-0, 34 KOs ; DOB: Oct. 6, 1996 ; Age: 27 ; Stance: Orthodox ; Reach: 72 inches
A look at Jaime Munguia’s career so far
Jaime Munguia won the WBO junior middleweight championship on May 12, 2018, after defeating American Sadam Ali, who had turned pro in 2013. In his first defence, on July 21, 2018, he defeated former light middleweight champion Liam Smith by unanimous decision, scoring 119-108, 117-110, and 116-111.
Munguia threw up his WBO light middleweight title and moved up to middleweight after defeating Patrick Allotey. He won the debut middleweight debut over Gary O’Sullivan in 2020.
He defended the WBO junior middleweight championship in 2018–19. As of June 2022, he is ranked fifth by the Transnational Boxing Rankings Board and fourth best active middleweight in the world by BoxRec, ESPN, and The Ring magazine. His ratio of knockout to win is currently 79%.
On February 27, 2024, it was announced that Munguia would compete for the undisputed super middleweight titles against Canelo Alvarez in Las Vegas on May 4. On March 12, 2024, the bout was officially announced.
Jaime Munguia’s parents
Jaime Munguia is the son of former professional boxer Jamie Munguia Sr.
What is Jaime Munguia’s net worth?
Jaime Munguia’s net worth is expected to be around $5 million. In June 2022, he emerged victorious over Jimmy Kelly through fifth-round knockout, earning the biggest payday ever; nearly $2 million.