Dan Rafael has reported through his Struggle Freaks Unite substack that big-punching tremendous middleweight contender Jaime Munguia (43-1, 34 KOs) has left Golden Boy Promotions and signed a multi-fight promotional cope with Prime Rank. Rafael additionally reveals who would be the first opponent to face the Mexican underneath this new settlement.
Prime Rank Signal Tremendous Middleweight Contender Jaime Munguia
Munguia Makes Adjustments Following ‘Canelo’ Defeat
Munguia leaving Golden Boy to signal for Prime Rank is an intriguing transfer for the Tijuana native following the defeat to “Canelo” Alvarez. Signing with Prime Rank will guarantee we see the 27-year-old battle solely on ESPN, along with his first opponent underneath this settlement set to be undefeated Canadian fighter Erik Bazinyan. The battle towards Bazinyan would be the primary occasion for an ESPN present on September 20, with sources revealing to Struggle Freaks Unite that the cardboard shall be proven within the Phoenix space.
He has been promoted by Golden Boy for a number of years alongside Zanfer Promotions’ Fernando Beltran. Zanfer have shut relations with Prime Rank and appears set to stay part of this new settlement.
Earlier than the defeat to Alvarez, Munguia impressed, dominating John Ryder and having a memorable back-and-forth conflict towards Sergiy Derevyanchenko.
Coach Change
Unrelated to the promotional change, Munguia has made an extra change and cut up from legendary coach Freddie Roach who had seemingly helped him undertake a extra affected person, measured method in his fights. The Tijuana native is returning to work with Mexican legend Erik Morales as per a Struggle Freaks Unite supply, who beforehand skilled Munguia.
The Future
The battle for Munguia towards Bazinyan is an enormous battle for each however a win for the Mexican, may arrange a mouth-watering conflict towards fellow Prime Rank fighter Christian Mbilli, ought to he come by his August 17 bout towards the harmful Sergiy Derevyanchenko.
