Jaime Munguia and John Ryder Face Off in Anticipated Super Middleweight Clash
Munguia Eyes World Title Shot, Ryder Seeks Redemption and a Rematch with Canelo Alvarez
- Undefeated Mexican boxer Jaime Munguia is set to face Britain's John Ryder in a super middleweight clash at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona.
- Munguia, a former WBO light middleweight titleholder, is the bookmaker's favorite and sees the fight as a crucial opportunity to stake his claim for a world title shot against Canelo Alvarez.
- John Ryder, coming off a loss against Canelo Alvarez, views the fight as a stepping stone towards securing a rematch with Alvarez.
- Two world title fights are also scheduled for the event, with WBO 105 lbs. titleholder Oscar Collazo squaring off against Reyneris Gutierrez, and IBF flyweight champion Gabriela Fundora defending her title against Christina Cruz.
- Munguia's representatives are reportedly in talks for a pay-per-view clash with Canelo Alvarez on May 4, the day before 'Cinco de Mayo.'