Bruno Surace shocked the boxing world by knocking out Jaime Munguia in the sixth round of their fight on Saturday night at the Estadio Caliente in Tijuana, Mexico. The upset became even more dramatic as Surace recovered from a second-round knockdown before landing a single, decisive punch that ended the fight. The result left Munguia’s hometown crowd stunned.
This victory for Surace raises comparisons with Munguia’s fight against Canelo Alvarez earlier this year, where Canelo won by unanimous decision but never came close to stopping him. Surace, considered a light puncher, succeeded in doing what Canelo couldn’t, and his performance has changed the narrative about both fighters. The loss is a major setback for Munguia, who now faces questions about his ability to rebound after such a public defeat.
Edgar Berlanga also felt the ripple effects of this upset, as he had been eyeing a lucrative matchup with Munguia. Berlanga expressed his frustration, pointing out how this loss ruined a potential Mexico vs. Puerto Rico showdown. With Munguia's stock dropping, Berlanga might need to shift his focus to Surace or another big name in the super middleweight division.
Surace's win could redefine his career, giving him the momentum to enter the title picture in a stacked division. It also leaves fans wondering if he can replicate this performance against higher-level opponents. Meanwhile, Munguia faces the difficult task of rebuilding his reputation after this surprising defeat.
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