By Felix Jesus Mendoza
Almost two weeks after their confrontation in Las Vegas, Mexican boxers Jaime Munguía and Armando “Toro” Reséndiz They saw each other’s faces for the first time. The meeting took place this Thursday during a training open to the media in it Brickhouse Boxing Club of Los Angeles. Both athletes fine-tune the final details for the fight where The WBA super middleweight title will be at stake.
During the activity, Jaime Munguia and the royal monarch carried out a confrontation thatalthough brief, showed the determination of both contenders.
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The fixed gaze of the two fighters for approximately ten seconds marked the beginning of the competitive tension prior to the evening of May 2. This fight represents a significant opportunity for the challenger to return to the top of world boxing.
The protagonists ready for battle
Champion Armando Reséndiz expressed his commitment to the public defending his 168-pound title for the first time. According to testimonies collected at the Brickhouse Boxing Club, the monarch stated: “It is an honor, a great responsibility. I want to give everything, do my best in the ring and for the fans to leave happy with a great fight”.
For its part, Jaime Munguia He expressed his enthusiasm for competing for a world crown again before the media present in the Los Angeles gym. The Tijuana boxer stated verbatim: “It’s going to be a great fight. To be champion again, one of the best in the world. We are happy, happy and motivated to be world champion again.”
Importance of the date in Las Vegas
The combat between Jaime Munguia and Armando Reséndiz will take place at the T-Mobile Arena, within the framework of the celebrations for May 5. This date is one of the most emblematic for Mexican boxing in the United States, which adds pressure to both athletes.
The Aztec bandleaders agreed that The priority is to offer a show that meets expectations of sports fans.
The physical preparation of Jaime Munguia It has been intense to face Reséndiz’s stylewho is known for his stamina in the ring.
Expectations for May 2
With this first official confrontation, the promotion of the event enters its final phase to attract the attention of the international boxing community.
For Jaime Munguiathis duel is the top platform to consolidate their position within the super middleweight category.
The respect shown between the fighters outside the ring anticipates a high-level technical and strategic competition for next month.
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