Saul "Canelo" Alvarez (C) of Mexico poses for a photo after retaining his title with a unanimous-decision victory over Jaime Munguia in their super middleweight championship title fight at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, U.S., May 4, 2024. /CFP
Mexico's undisputed super middleweight champion Saul "Canelo" Alvarez retained his titles with a unanimous victory over compatriot Jaime Munguia in Las Vegas on Saturday.
Alvarez, who received scores of 117-110, 116-111 and 115-112 from the three judges to seal the win, sent his opponent to the canvas in the fourth round, the first knockdown of Munguia's career.
"Jaime Munguia is a great fighter. He's strong, he's smart. But I take my time. I have 12 rounds to win the fight and I did. I did really good and I feel proud about it," Alvarez said after handing Munguia the first defeat of his professional career.
"He's strong but I think he's a little slow. I could see every punch... That's why I'm the best. I'm the best fighter right now, for sure."
Saul "Canelo" Alvarez (R) of Mexico lands a right against Jaime Munguia in their super middleweight championship title fight at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, U.S., May 4, 2024. /CFP
Saturday's fight, which bettered Alvarez's record to 61-2-2, was the 33-year-old's first since beating American Jermell Charlo last year.
It was Alvarez's fourth time defending his World Boxing Council (WBC), World Boxing Organization (WBO), International Boxing Federation (IBF) and World Boxing Association (WBA) super middleweight titles.