{"id":567227,"date":"2026-05-05T10:25:15","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T10:25:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/567227\/"},"modified":"2026-05-05T10:25:15","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T10:25:15","slug":"canelo-alvarez-celebrates-as-teammate-becomes-two-weight-world-champion-in-impressive-win","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/567227\/","title":{"rendered":"Canelo Alvarez celebrates as teammate becomes two-weight world champion in impressive win"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Jamie Munguia put on a masterclass to dethrone champion Armando Resendiz.<\/p>\n<p>Munguia was returning for the first time since avenging his <a href=\"https:\/\/talksport.com\/boxing\/2381580\/canelo-alvarez-jaime-munguia-ko-upset-of-the-year\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">defeat to Bruno Sarace<\/a> in their rematch last May.<\/p>\n<p>His former rival turned stablemate <a href=\"https:\/\/talksport.com\/who\/canelo-alvarez\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Canelo Alvarez<\/a> was ringside to see if he could become a two-weight champion.<\/p>\n<p>He took on WBA champion Armando Resendiz looking to get back at the world podium on the <a href=\"https:\/\/talksport.com\/boxing\/4227789\/gilberto-ramirez-david-benavidez-time-undercard-where-to-watch\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Zurdo Ramirez vs David Benavidez undercard<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>And the challenger put on a fantastic display to complete his return to world level.<\/p>\n<p>He conquered his fellow compatriot to snatch his WBA super-middleweight title on the judges&#8217; scorecards.<\/p>\n<p>Read More In Boxing<\/p>\n<p>The totals read unanimously at 117-111. 119-109. 120-108 in his favour.<\/p>\n<p>He was raised on to the shoulders of a team member to celebrate the victory.<\/p>\n<p>Alvarez then skipped into the ring and celebrated with the new champion.<\/p>\n<p>Resendiz vs Munguia &#8211; how it happened<\/p>\n<p>Munguia was cornered by esteemed trainer Eddy Reynoso once again as he looked to become a two-weight champion.<\/p>\n<p>The challenger looked sharp early on in the opening exchanges, and he had a fantastic second round landing some big shots in their first close quarters clash.<\/p>\n<p>Resendiz was also showing flashes, with Munguia switching working both to body and head to try and keep command of the contest.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Canelo Alvarez and Jaime Munguia fighting\" height=\"640\" width=\"960\" data-credit=\"Getty\" data-img=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2151504260.jpg\" data-caption=\"Canelo has helped Munguia become world champion again, just two years after beating him\"   loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2151504260.jpg\" role=\"img\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>1<\/p>\n<p>Canelo has helped Munguia become world champion again, just two years after beating himCredit: Getty<\/p>\n<p>It was the two-weight title hopeful who was in the ascendency at the halfway point, showing superior hand speed and landing more regularly.<\/p>\n<p>Canelo nodded his head and screamed in approval from ringside as his stablemate continued to impress with the rounds ticking down.<\/p>\n<p>Munguia was really packing some power in his punches as the final three rounds unfolded, with Resendiz needing a quick turnaround.<\/p>\n<p>All the challenger needed to do was weather any late storm to get the job done and he did so, despite the pair trading some crushing shots in late exchanges.<\/p>\n<p>It was a big moment for Munguia, who failed in his attempt to dethrone Alvarez, but is now a world title holder again.<\/p>\n<p>Boxing schedule<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1777976715_385_OQ-TALKSPORT-OP-BOXING.webp.webp\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>For all the upcoming fights and results this year, check out\u00a0talkSPORT.com&#8217;s\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/talksport.com\/boxing\/3867724\/boxing-schedule-fight-dates-results-times-venues\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">boxing schedule<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Jamie Munguia put on a masterclass to dethrone champion Armando Resendiz. 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