Jaime Munguia called ‘Best in the world’ by Oscar De La Hoya after sensational victory

Jaime Munguia is one of the fastest rising stars in the world of boxing.

Jaime Munguia called ‘Best in the world’ by Oscar De La Hoya after sensational victory

Oscar De La Hoya with Jaime Munguia (credit- World Boxing News)

Jaime Munguia recently beat John Ryder, marking a big win in his career. The match in Phoenix showed Munguia’s skill as he controlled the fight and won by knockout in the ninth round. This win kept his unbeaten record of 43-0, with 34 knockouts. Munguia’s skills and knockout ability are getting better with each fight.

Oscar De La Hoya, leader of Golden Boy Promotions, sees a bright future for Munguia. He put up an Instagram story, in which, he boldly made a statement by writing: The Best In The World on Freddie Roach’s post. He wants the 27-year-old to fight big names, especially in the super middleweight class. De La Hoya thinks Munguia could have a great fight against Gennadiy Golovkin.

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Erik Morales, a boxing great, is training Munguia for future challenges. Morales’s training has made Munguia’s fighting style and strategy better. This is helping Munguia get ready for big fights ahead.

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Oscar De La Hoya who has a public feud with Ryan Garcia, has big plans for Munguia, like a fight with Golovkin. This fight is much awaited, as Golovkin is a top-notch boxer with a history of big fights, including against Canelo Alvarez. A fight with Golovkin would be a huge step for Munguia and a chance to prove his skill against one of the best.

Jaime Munguia’s life story leading to the ring

Jaime Munguia’s boxing journey began in Tijuana, Mexico. Influenced by his father, a renowned heavyweight boxer, Munguia started young and showed early promise. His deep understanding of boxing and strategic approach in the ring quickly set him apart.

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Jaime Munguia (credit- DAZN)

During his amateur career, Munguia made a name for himself in national competitions across Mexico, winning several medals. At 16, he made a pivotal decision to turn professional, bypassing a possible Olympic route. This choice led to a series of significant victories, including numerous knockouts, underscoring his potential in the sport.

2018 was a standout year for Munguia, highlighted by a victory over José Carlos Paz. This win brought him into the spotlight and sparked discussions about a fight with Gennady Golovkin. Though this fight did not materialize, Munguia soon got an opportunity to contend for the WBO Junior Middleweight World Championship.

Winning this title against Sadam Ali and defending it successfully marked him as a prominent figure in boxing. Munguia’s story, from a young boxer in Tijuana to an international sports figure, illustrates the power of hard work and dedication.

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