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Jaime Munguía confirmed that he will return to the ring in September in Saudi Arabia

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By Felix Jesus Mendoza

The Mexican boxer Jaime Munguia confirmed his participation for the billboard that will take place on September 12 in Saudi Arabia. After his recent victory over “Toro” Reséndizthe Tijuana fighter’s work team began the selection process to define his next opponent.

This function stands out for taking place on the same date and venue where his compatriot will perform. Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez.

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Fernando Beltrán, director of the Zanfer promoter, pointed out that there are at least three important names on the table for this commitment.

Among the possible rivals of Jaime Munguia Americans appear Caleb Plant and Jermall Charlo, as well as the Cuban Osleys Iglesias. The main intention of the team is to specify a defense of the World Boxing Association super middleweight championship (AMB) or seek a unification of titles.

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Candidates and selection processes

Within the list of options for Jaime Munguia, highlights the possibility of facing Osleys Iglesiaswho currently holds the 168-pound crown by the International Boxing Federation (IBF).

On the other hand, Caleb Plant and Jermall Charlo They represent alternatives with previous experience in high-profile fights, although both have had periods of inactivity or irregular results in their last professional presentations.

The final decision will not depend on a single person, but on a consensus between several key figures in the boxer’s environment..

Richard Schaefer will be in charge of formally presenting the economic and sports proposals. Subsequently, Jaime Munguiatogether with Fernando Beltrán and coach Eddy Reynoso, will analyze the conditions of each contract to choose the option that best suits the development of their career.

Statements and immediate goals

Promoter Fernando Beltrán confirmed that the fighter’s place in the Saudi Arabia event is a guaranteed fact thanks to the management with the organizers. The goal is that Jaime Munguia is measured against an opponent ranked within the first ten places of the governing bodies of world boxing. The team seeks to maintain the boxer’s winning momentum after his time in the super middleweight division.

“He secured his place at the September 12 show, he already has his place secured… There is Plant, there is Charlo, Iglesias, there is a very broad deck for Saudi Arabia”Beltrán said in a press conference held in Mexico

With this panorama, Jaime Munguia prepares for one of the most high-profile stages of his professional career by being part of a large-scale international billboard. In the coming weeks, the official announcement of the final opponent is expected once negotiations with the international advisors and promoters involved in the event are completed.

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