Jaime Munguia returns from the first defeat of his career when he fights Erik Bazinyan at the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona on September 20.
Munguia lost for the first time in May, when at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena he fought his fellow Mexican Saul “Canelo” Alvarez for the undisputed super-middleweight title.
Upon the expiration of his co-promotional agreement with Golden Boy Promotions he then unexpectedly signed with Top Rank, and having enhanced his reputation by proving so entertaining an opponent for Alvarez, the 27-year-old will make a swift return to the ring.
The fight with the undefeated Bazinyan, 29, will also be Munguia’s first since reuniting with Erik Morales after being trained by Freddie Roach.
“I can’t wait to return to Arizona against an undefeated and motivated Erik Bazinyan and for the fight to be shown on the world’s biggest networks,” Munguia said. “I fight for the fans and look forward to giving them a great show.”
Said Bazinyan, who was born in Armenia but fights out of Canada: “It’s the perfect timing to shock the world. I’ve worked my entire career for this moment, and I know I’ve got everything it takes to beat Jaime Munguia.”
Todd duBoef, the president of Top Rank, added: “Erik Bazinyan has been on Jaime’s radar for several years, and Jaime knows he must be at the top of his game.”
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