Munguia, Kelly Fight Photos Gallery - Former world champion and undefeated Mexican superstar Jaime Munguia (40-0, 32 KOs) returned to Anaheim's Honda Center as he took on former world title challenger Jimmy "Kilrain" Kelly (26-3, 10 KOs) of Manchester, UK. (photos by Tom Hogan/Hoganphotos)
Former world champion and undefeated Mexican superstar Jaime Munguia (40-0, 32 KOs) returned to Anaheim's Honda Center as he took on former world title challenger Jimmy "Kilrain" Kelly (26-3, 10 KOs) of Manchester, UK.
Honda Center, Anaheim, California - Top middleweight contender Jaime Munguia (40-0, 32 KOs) struggled in the first four rounds. He finally unleashed his power in the fifth, to score three knockdowns to secure a stoppage of Jimmy Kelly (26-3, 10 KOs).
Jimmy ‘Kilrain’ Kelly has heard just about enough of those who don’t give him any shot of beating Jaime Munguia this weekend. The 29-year-old Brit is a longshot underdog to upend Tijuana’s Munguia (39-0, 31KOs) in their scheduled 12-round super middleweight bout at Honda Center in Anaheim California (Saturday, DAZN, 8:00 p.m. ET). More time has been spent in the buildup discussing Munguia facing better opposition in and around the middleweight division, namely WBC middleweight champion Jermall Charlo (32-0, 22KOs).
Munguia, Kelly Weights Photos Gallery - The pride of Tijuana, undefeated Mexican super-star Jaime Munguia (39-0, 31 KOs), and his opponent, former world title challenger, Jimmy “Kilrain” Kelly (26-2, 10 KOs) of Manchester, UK hosted their official weigh-in. The fighters will face off at Anaheim’s Honda Center in a 12-round super middleweight fight on Saturday, June 11, live on DAZN worldwide, excluding Mexico. (photos by Tom Hogan/Hoganphotos)
Jaime Munguia didn’t have to worry about coming in weak or light-headed for the weigh-in ahead of his next fight. The former WBO junior middleweight titlist and current middleweight contender is set for his latest DAZN headliner, which comes versus England’s Jimmy ‘Kilrain’ Kelly. The scheduled 12-round bout—which takes place at a contracted limit of 165 pounds—airs live Saturday evening at Honda Center in Anaheim, California.
Munguia, Kelly Final Press Conference Photos Gallery - The pride of Tijuana, undefeated Mexican super-star Jaime Munguia (39-0, 31 KOs), and his opponent, former world title challenger, Jimmy “Kilrain” Kelly (26-2, 10 KOs) of Manchester, UK hosted their final press conference today. The fighters will face off at Anaheim’s Honda Center in a 12-round super middleweight fight on Saturday, June 11, live on DAZN worldwide, excluding Mexico. (photos by Tom Hogan/Hoganphotos)
Jaime Munguia never loses sight of the opponent in front of him. There remains a part of him, though, that wishes his upcoming fight on June 11 was instead the title challenge he sought one week later.
A fight at a new weight required a few changes for Jaime Munguia. The decision to briefly campaign at super middleweight—perhaps for just one night—prompted the unbeaten Tijuana native and his team to find a location more suitable to his preparation needs. The former WBO junior middleweight titlist normally trains at the famed Otomi Ceremonial Center in the mountains of Temoya, Mexico, roughly 10,000 feet above sea level.
Jaime Munguia remains one of the most active boxers among current titlists and top contenders. It has, however, slowed his progress in hoping to claim a second divisional title. The unbeaten former WBO junior middleweight titleholder will enter his sixth fight above the 154-pound limit, which will come versus former title challenger Jimmy ‘Kilrain’ Kelly. The scheduled 12-round super middleweight bout, confirmed by Golden Boy Promotions on Wednesday, will take place June 11 on DAZN from Honda Center in Anaheim, California.