Jaime Munguia and Toro Resendiz made weight for the duel in Las Vegas
The fight is generating particular interest due to the aggressive style both boxers have previously displayed
Mexican boxers Jaime Munguia and Armando “Toro” Resendiz met the first regulatory requirement before their clash at the T-Mobile Arena.
During a private weigh-in held this Friday, both boxers weighed in below the 168-pound limit. With this step, the fight for the World Boxing Association (WBA) super middleweight title is officially confirmed for this weekend in the United States. Subscribe to DAZN here and don't miss the best of boxing. The current champion of the division, Armando Resendiz, weighed in at exactly 167 pounds. For his part, Jaime Munguia weighed in at 167.4 pounds, securing his place in the co-main event. This fight represents a key opportunity for the challenger, who seeks to obtain his second world championship in a different weight class after his time at super welterweight. Expectations for the WBA World Title: The fight is generating particular interest due to the aggressive style both boxers have displayed in their previous bouts. The defending champion arrives with the intention of validating his position among boxing's elite and silencing critics of his past achievements. The fight against Jaime Munguia will be his first defense of his regular title, adding extra pressure to the bout. "There will be a war on May 2nd, I guarantee it. It's going to be a great show and, God willing, I'll come out victorious. I know they think the upset against Plant was a fluke. It's about putting in the work. God willing, we'll be able to execute our strategy and, with that discipline, come out victorious. It's that simple," said Toro Resendiz in statements collected by the event's press team. The challenge from the Tijuana challenger: For the border contender, this fight is the gateway to regaining a privileged position in the international rankings. Jaime Munguia has focused his training on countering the youth and aggression of an opponent coming off a significant victory. The Tijuana boxer emphasized that his main objective is to provide a quality show for the fans who will gather at the venue. “What I can tell you is that Tijuana will have a new world champion this Saturday night, and it will be an incredible fight.It's undoubtedly a great challenge to face a young and hungry fighter, just like me. And I respect that a lot. That's why what I want is for us to give the fans the fight they deserve. And that's what I'm aiming for,” Jaime Munguia stated during the press conference.

