How appropriate for the Cinco de Mayo weekend that one of Mexico's finest ever fighters should take to the ring against a fellow countryman. Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez is set to defend his Undisputed Super Middle Weight against undefeated countryman Jaime Munguia in Las Vegas today (Saturday, May 4).
And Canelo Alvarez vs Jaime Munguia is airing for FREE in Mexico on its Azteca channels, while it's on PPV in most other parts of the world. But don't worry if you're on holiday while it's on, because you can watch Canelo vs Munguia live streams from anywhere with a VPN.
► Time: Alvarez vs Munguia from 11 pm ET / 8 pm PT / 1 am UK / 10 am AEST on Saturday, May 4.
FREE stream: TV Azteca (Mex)
How to use a VPN to watch any stream
US: DAZN PPV / Amazon Prime Video PPV
Global: DAZN PPV
Alvarez has come to Sin City as hot favorite, and it would shock the boxing world if he leaves without his usual outfit of multiple gold belts. But the usually smooth and unflappable Canelo did at least have his feathers ruffled during Wednesday's main event press conference when some well directed words from former mentor Oscar De La Hoya prompted the undefeated champ to rise to his feet and square up.
It's testimony to Canelo Alvarez's success and longevity that it scarcely seems possible that he's only 33 years old — but then his professional career did start at the age of 15! Since then he's become one of the most decorated boxers of all time and, as the only ever undisputed super middleweight champion, has now returned to Vegas for his seventh defence.
To do so, he'll have to forge yet another first: beating Jaime Munguia. The 'Demolisher of Tijuana' is six years the junior of Canelo and, with his notoriously powerful punching, boasts 34 knockouts in his flawless 43-0 record. You won't find many pundits (or bookies) giving him much of a chance when the two Mexicans walk out to the ring today.
Regardless of his opponent's chances, watching Canelo apply his craft is a privilege always worth watching. To do so, we have all the information you need on how to watch Canelo vs Munguia live streams online in various corners of the globe — including for FREE — plus information on latest odds, undercard and fight week schedule.
How to watch Canelo vs Munguia for FREE
Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez is a living legend in his home country of Mexico, and his adoring fans get to watch this fight absolutely free.
The fight will be shown on live on all TV Azteca channels (including Azteca 7, La Casa del Boxeo, Azteca UNO, ADN40) and streamed on the Azteca Deportes site and app. All you'll be asked to do is sign in via either Facebook or Google.
Action from fight night is set to start at 6 pm CST today (so that's 8 pm ET / 5 pm PT in the US, and 1 am UK or 10 am AEST in Australia).
How to watch Canelo vs Munguia in the US
US boxing fans have a choice of where to watch Canelo vs Munguia online — either on DAZN PPV or Amazon Prime PPV.
But it doesn't come cheap. The price to buy the DAZN PPV is $89.99. And you have to have a regular subscription to DAZN, too. That costs $19.99 per month with its annual plan, or $29.99 on a rolling monthly contract. To take the edge off slightly, you can at least get your first month of DAZN for free.
You don’t need a Prime membership to watch the fight on Amazon, but the PPV costs the same at $89.99.
Undercard coverage starts at 8 pm ET / 5 pm PT on Saturday, May 4, with ring walks for the main event expected at around 11 pm ET / 8 pm PT.
How to watch Canelo Alvarez vs Jaime Munguia around the world
DAZN has the exclusive rights to show Canelo vs Munguia in most major territories around the world (other than Mexico, as explained above).
The fight night will be available through DAZN PPV, but you will need a regular DAZN subscription, too.
The costs of the PPV and subscriptions (with your first month free) are as follows:
- UK: PPV – £19.99; subscription – from £14.99 a month
- Canada: PPV – $89.99; subscription – from $19.99 a month
- Australia: PPV – $19.99; subscription – from $13.99 a month
- New Zealand: PPV – $19.99; subscription – from $14.99 a month
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How to watch Canelo vs Munguia from anywhere with a VPN
You can watch Canelo Alvarez vs Jaime Munguia on any of the streaming services above by using a VPN — no matter where you are in the world!
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What time does the Canelo vs Munguia fight begin?
The main card is due to commence at 8 pm ET / 5pm PT in the US on Saturday, May 4. That's 1 am UK and 10 pm AEST in Australia on Sunday morning.
Assuming all goes to schedule, the Canelo Alvarez vs Jaime Munguia main event will start at around 11 pm ET / 8 pm PT. So that's 4 am UK and 1pm AEST.
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Canelo vs Munguia: latest news
After a fiery press conference, the weigh-in went far more sedately. Passing without any incident, Alvarez came in at 166.8 pounds, with Munguia a shade heavier at 167.4 pounds.
That extra half pound or so won't shake Canelo's confidence in once again defending his undisputed crown. “I feel in my prime. I’m feeling my best because I have no injuries anymore, I’m feeling my best right now," he said afterwards. "I’m going to show you guys on Saturday night."
Wednesday was the real flashpoint of the week. We've become accustomed in recent years to the atmosphere turning nasty at pre-fight press conferences, but nobody was expecting the primary antagonism to come between Canelo and former mentor Oscar De La Hoya.
In an otherwise controversy-free event, the flashpoint came when De La Hoya — the 11-time world champion whose Golden Boy Promotions now represents Jaime Munguia — made references to Canelo's two failed drug tests in 2018. The champ reacted angrily, standing to square up to De La Hoya. The situation was soon defused, but only intensifies proceedings in the lead up to today's main event.
Canelo vs Munguia press conference
The Canelo vs Munguia press conference took place on Wednesday. You can watch it in full right here (from 37:40)...
Canelo vs Munguia weigh-in
The main event weigh-in took place on Friday, the day before the big fight. You can watch it in full on the video below...
Canelo vs Munguia fight week schedule
Wednesday, May 1
Canelo vs Munguia press conference – 4 pm ET / 1 pm PT / 9 pm UK / 6 am AEST
Undercard work out – 5.30 pm ET / 2.30 pm PT / 10.30 pm UK / 7.30 am AEST
Thursday, May 2
Undercard press conference – 2 pm ET / 11 am PT / 7 pm UK / 4 am AEST
Friday, May 3
Canelo vs Munguia weigh-in – 4 pm ET / 1 pm PT / 9 pm UK / 6 am AEST
Saturday, May 4
Undercard starts – 8 pm ET / 5 pm PT / 1 am UK / 10 am AEST
Canelo vs Munguia – *11 pm ET / 8 pm PT / 4 am UK / 1 pm AEST
* Note that the Canelo vs Munguia fight time is estimated only
All you need to know about Canelo Alvarez vs Jaime Munguia
What is the Canelo vs Munguia fight card?
Including the contest between Canelo Alvarez and Jaime Munguia for the Undisputed Super Middleweight Title, there's a total of four title fights on the May 4 card:
- Canelo Alvarez vs Jaime Munguia – Undisputed Super Middleweight Title
- Mario Barrios vs Fabian Maidana – Interim WBC World Welterweight Title
- Brandon Figueroa vs Jessie Magdaleno – Interim WBC Featherweight Title
- Eimantas Stanionis vs Gabriel Maestre – WBA Regular Welterweight Title
- Vito Mielnicki Jr. vs Ronald Cruz – super welterweight
- William Scull vs Sean Hemphill – super middleweight
- Jesus Ramos vs Johan Gonzalez – super welterweight
What are the odds for Canelo vs Munguia?
Unsurprisingly, Canelo Alvarez is the overwhelming odds-on favorite to win the fight against Jaime Munguia. He hasn't lost a middleweight bout since his only blemish against Floyd 'Money' Mayweather over a decade ago.
As of 9 am ET on Friday, May 3, Canelo is 2/11 to win the fight according to the bookmaker Bet365.
Where is the Canelo vs Munguia fight taking place?
The T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas is the venue for this Undisputed Super Middleweight title fight.
The T-Mobile Arena is like a second home for Alvarez, who has fought here eight times before — including his most recent bout against Jermell Charlo and his famous trilogy of fights against Gennady 'GGG' Golovkin.
In contrast, it will be only Jaime Munguia's second fight on this stage. His first came six years ago — a win against Brandon Cook on the undercard for Canelo vs GGG II.
The capacity crowd for this fight should be around 20,000.
Who is Canelo Alvarez?
Saul Alvarez is a 33-year-old professional boxer from Guadalajara in Mexico. He is more commonly referred to as 'Canelo', meaning 'Cinnamon' in Spanish.
Since turning professional at the age of just 15, Canelo enjoyed a meteoric rise through the divisions, before beating Matthew Hatton for the vacant WBC Light Middleweight title in 2011. But his star really rose two years later when he took the legendary Floyd Mayweather Jr 12 rounds, only losing narrowly on points.
His trilogy of fights against Gennady 'GGG' Golovkin were some of the most memorable fights in modern boxing, and — having dominated middleweight boxing and won belts across four different classes — the only other blemish on his career came when he stepped up to light heavyweight and was defeated on points by Dmitry Bivol.
His record currently stands at 60-2-2, including 39 KOs. Although a shadow was thrown over his career, when he was suspended for failing a drug test.
Who is Jaime Munguia
Jaime Munguia is a 27-year-old professional boxer from Tijuana in Mexico.
Famed for his powerful punching, 34 of his 43 career wins have come via knockout. He is currently undefeated in his professional career and holds the WBC Silver Super Middleweight title.
