When Jaime Munguia challenges Saul Alvarez for the super middleweight title on Saturday, Oscar De La Hoya Hoya called it a “changing of the guard.”
— Canelo — Alvarez entered the all-Mexican fight in Las Vegas over the Cinco de Mayo weekend as the favorite to face Munguia — a proven boxer who is a different fight to Benavidez, he’s a great boxer and far from Alvarez’s biggest threat.
Munguia is one of Golden Boy Promotions’ top fighters heading into Saturday’s fight, while the Alvarez vs. De La Hoya feud continues between De La Hoya and Golden Boy. Boy, that affected Alvarez’s success until he left the Matchroom.
De La Hoya Predicts Victory For Munguia Over ‘Jealous’ Alvarez https://t.co/y9yOe5GBrW
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The 33-year-old will also be a free agent after Saturday’s match – promoted by the Super Champions – but more important is his impact on the Golden Boy organization, which includes decisive moment.
Ryan Garcia’s surprise win over Devin Haney could turn things around for the promoter, but with fellow Vergil Ortiz Munguia, 27, putting his undefeated record on the line against Alvarez before the big fight between jr. and Tim Tszyu and two other champions. Mei set out to rebuild after the defeat. Although, De La Hoya has the same status as Alvarez in 2024, but when asked about Munguia’s expectations, the promoter said, “He’s amazing.” It’s a changing of the guard, dear. Changing of the guard. Let’s go.
– As a boxer, I am always in the ring and support boxers. Outside the ring, it’s a different story. Everyone outside the ring talks about me – I always work. He is there. Either way, it’s all public. No one can blame me in the ring. This is the respect I deserve.
– But – Canelo – all crazy – nothing else. This is too bad. Not being able to be around me because it took away the attention that was so important to him, and it hurt. I don’t understand this because he is a great hero. I respect him as a hero, but I don’t respect him as a person.
It was previously believed that Garcia’s split from Eddie Reynoso (Alvarez’s longtime trainer) was due to Garcia’s belief that he would work hard to get Reynoso’s attention.
“Yes,” said De La Hoya, who promoted De La Hoya and Zamfer. – Even as Ryan mentioned – Canelo is a jealous guy. He couldn’t turn his attention to anyone else. I understand this.
Ashley’s Thoughts:
Oscar De La Hoya’s expectations for Jaime Munguia’s victory over Saul Alvarez add an interesting tone to the upcoming super middleweight title fight. Looking back on the fight, the veteran promoter says it was a pivotal moment in change for the boxing world. De La Hoya’s insight into this duel goes beyond the ring, delving into the dynamics of his personal rivalries and professional ambitions. In his commentary, he emphasized the importance of this encounter not only as a sporting event, but also as a symbolic transition in the sporting hierarchy.
