Alvarez claims he is in “best shape ever” as he prepares to face unbeaten Munguia

Undisputed super-middleweight world champion Saul “Canelo” Alvarez (60-2-2) and unbeaten Jaime Munguia (43-0) both made weight as they prepare to face tonight in their world boxing title showdown.

Alvarez, who will put his four super-middleweight belts on the line, weighed in at 166.8 pounds (75.6kg) while fellow Mexican Munguia tipped the scales at 167.4 pounds.

The fighters greeted each other with respect on the stage in front of the T-Mobile Arena, where thousands of fans turned out to record the spectacle with their cell phones to the sound of mariachi music.

Alvarez said that he is in the best shape.

“I feel in my prime. I feel in my best, because I’ve got no injuries anymore, so I feel my best right now. “I’ll show you guys on Saturday night. I’m in my best shape — ever.”

The 33-year-old champion had surgery on his left hand in 2022 after suffering the second loss of his career, against Dmitry Bivol.
Since then, Alvarez has won three straight decisions but he hasn’t added to his tally of knockouts and brings a record of 60-2-2 with 39 knockouts to the bout.

The fight marks Alvarez’s first since 2017 against a Mexican opponent, who has drawn plenty of fans himself for the bout coinciding with the Cinco de Mayo holiday.

Munguia, who boasts a record of 43-0 with 34 knockouts, vowed to make the most of his opportunity.