The undefeated boxer was knocked down for the first time in his career and lost the fight for the absolute championship. Video

WBC, WBO, WBA and IBF middleweight champion Saul Canelo Alvarez (61-2-2, 39 KOs) from Mexico defended his belts. The fight for the absolute championship at the Mobile Arena in Las Vegas (USA) against his compatriot Jaime Munguia (43-1, 34 KOs) ended in a unanimous decision by the judges - 117-110, 116-111, 115-112.

From the first minutes, the undefeated challenger tried to overwhelm the champion with power punches. Mungia attacked a lot with series, working with jabs.

Jaime continued to put pressure in the 3rd round and was able to deliver unpleasant blows to Canel with a multi-punch combination a few seconds before the bell

The denouement almost came in the 4th three minutes. Mungia made a serious mistake after his attack, staying within striking distance. The champion scored with a powerful uppercut, sending his opponent to the first knockdown in his career.

This was a key event in the fight. Alvarez felt the advantage, continuing to press and in the 5th round he hit his opponent with a left side kick. Mungia missed even more in the 6th round.

The final rounds were held with varying success, but Jaime failed to completely break the fight and become the absolute champion.

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