Jaime Munguia is gearing up to face off against the unbeaten contender Erik Bazinyan in a super-middleweight main event that will be broadcast live on Sky Sports. The fight is set to take place at the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona, and will be airing in the early hours of Saturday, September 21.
Hailing from Tijuana, Mexico, Munguia expressed his excitement about the upcoming match, stating, “I can’t wait to return to Arizona against an undefeated and motivated Erik Bazinyan. I fight for the fans and look forward to giving them a great show.”
Munguia, a former super-welterweight world champion, has had an active 2024 so far, with notable wins under his belt. He knocked out British world title challenger John Ryder in January and later faced Canelo Alvarez in a super fight in Las Vegas, where he put up a tough fight despite losing by unanimous decision.
Having held the WBO super-welterweight world title for nearly two years and defended it successfully five times, Munguia has proven himself as one of Mexico’s elite fighters. His upcoming match against Bazinyan is highly anticipated, with fans eager to see Munguia showcase his action-packed fighting style.
On the other hand, Bazinyan, originally from Armenia and now based in Canada, has been making waves in the boxing world. With a regional champion title since 2018, Bazinyan has built a strong reputation as a formidable opponent. His victories over notable fighters like Ronald Ellis and Billi Facundo Godoy have earned him recognition in the sport.
Bazinyan expressed his confidence ahead of the fight, stating, “It’s the perfect timing to shock the world. I’ve worked my entire career for this moment, and I know I’ve got everything it takes to beat Jaime Munguia.” The clash between Munguia and Bazinyan promises to be an exciting showdown between two skilled fighters.
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