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Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Canelo Vs. Crawford Confirmed For Vegas As Munguia Faces Doping Scandal
Canelo Vs. Crawford Confirmed For Vegas As Munguia Faces Doping Scandal originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford's eagerly awaited superfight is finally scheduled to happen in Las Vegas. Advertisement Fans are now one step closer to seeing a historic battle between two contemporary ring legends as the location has been revealed. The undisputed super middleweight king, Canelo, will try to maintain his supremacy against Crawford, who is accepting a challenge that will define his career. The countdown to what seems to be one of the year's most exciting fights has officially begun with the announcement. Jaime Munguia is the subject of criticism elsewhere in the boxing world as a result of his B-sample results. Following an unfavorable outcome for exogenous testosterone in the sample, the Mexican fighter, who recently participated in a thrilling rematch with Bruno Surace, is being investigated. The fact that Munguia is now subject to a disciplinary procedure under the British Boxing Board of Control puts him in the public eye for all the wrong reasons. The result can have a significant impact on his career and cloud his most recent performances. As Brian Norman Jr. prepares to defend the WBO welterweight title for the first time against hometown favorite Jin Sasaki, the scene is set in Japan for an exciting world title match. Earlier today, both competitors were able to make weight, indicating that everything is set up for a high-stakes, quick battle. Sasaki, whose strength and aggressive tactics have won him a fervent fanbase in Japan, is a formidable opponent for Norman Jr., who is unbeaten and keen to establish himself among the division's top. Boxing keeps producing gripping plots both inside and outside the ring, with action escalating from Vegas to Tokyo. As the calendar progresses, fans can anticipate an abundance of energy, whether it be in the form of championship drama, doping scandals, or the announcement of major venues. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 19, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Jaime Munguia speaks out as failed drug test is confirmed by B-sample
Jaime Munguia has vowed to 'prove' that he 'never disrespected the sport' of boxing, after a B-sample confirmed that he had failed a drug test. In May, Munguia beat Bruno Surace via unanimous decision, avenging a shock knockout loss to the Frenchman in December. However, it was announced earlier this month that the Mexican, 28, had returned an adverse drug-test result, with exogenous testosterone found in his system. Advertisement That was per an A-sample, and now, the B-sample has backed up the initial result. Munguia said in a statement on Tuesday (17 June): 'I have spent my entire career and life doing things the right way – and this is no exception. 'I love boxing, and I am the first one who wants to clear everything up, because boxing is my life. I can't wait to get back in the ring. We're going to prove that we never disrespected the sport, my opponents, or misled the fans.' Meanwhile, a statement from Team Munguia read: 'Today, we can confirm that Jaime Munguia's B-sample has been opened and analyzed, and consistent with the A-sample, was also positive. Jaime was present in Utah for the opening of the B-sample, demonstrating his respect for the process and his full commitment to transparency and cooperation at every step. Advertisement 'We want to reiterate that this outcome does not change our position: Jaime did not knowingly or intentionally ingest any banned substance. We remain steadfast in the belief that this result was caused by contamination, and we are continuing to take every possible step to identify the source. Jaime Munguia (left) during his rematch win over Bruno Surace (Getty) 'At this stage, we are still awaiting clarification from specialists regarding the specific levels detected in the samples. As the next step, our team is submitting a list of all supplements and products Jaime used to a WADA-accredited laboratory for testing. This is critical in helping determine how the substance may have entered his system and ensuring the integrity of the review. 'Jaime remains unwavering in his commitment to clean competition, and we will continue to work closely with experts and relevant authorities to reach full clarity.' Advertisement When Munguia's A-sample was revealed, Surace told The Ring: 'I'm shocked by the news that Jaime Munguia tested positive for a banned substance. There's no place in boxing for cheating; the sport is dangerous enough already. 'I went to Mexico and knocked out Munguia fair and square in December, and I was gracious enough to give him a rematch in May. He knew he could not beat me on a level playing field. I trust that this result will be overturned immediately.' Munguia is best known for his decision loss to Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez in May 2024, when he was dropped and outpointed by his compatriot while trying to win the unified super-middleweight titles. Munguia felt the need to dismiss theories about Canelo and the latter's coach (Getty) For the rematch with Surace, Munguia trained under Eddy Reynoso, who coaches and manages Alvarez. That has led Munguia's team to dismiss theories around his failed drug test; earlier in Alvarez's career, all while under Reynoso's tutelage, Canelo failed a drug test and blamed tainted meat. Advertisement A statement from Team Munguia in early June read: 'We also want to clarify that Eddy Reynoso serves only as Jaime's trainer. He is not involved in Jaime's nutrition, supplementation, or medical oversight. Likewise, no one on Canelo Alvarez's team has any role in overseeing Jaime's regimen or is in any way responsible for this situation. 'Any implication that Reynoso or anyone associated with Canelo's team bears responsibility is entirely unfounded and unfair.'
The Independent
18-06-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Jaime Munguia speaks out as failed drug test is confirmed by B-sample
Jaime Munguia has vowed to 'prove' that he 'never disrespected the sport' of boxing, after a B-sample confirmed that he had failed a drug test. In May, Munguia beat Bruno Surace via unanimous decision, avenging a shock knockout loss to the Frenchman in December. However, it was announced earlier this month that the Mexican, 28, had returned an adverse drug-test result, with exogenous testosterone found in his system. That was per an A-sample, and now, the B-sample has backed up the initial result. Munguia said in a statement on Tuesday (17 June): 'I have spent my entire career and life doing things the right way – and this is no exception. 'I love boxing, and I am the first one who wants to clear everything up, because boxing is my life. I can't wait to get back in the ring. We're going to prove that we never disrespected the sport, my opponents, or misled the fans.' Meanwhile, a statement from Team Munguia read: 'Today, we can confirm that Jaime Munguia's B-sample has been opened and analyzed, and consistent with the A-sample, was also positive. Jaime was present in Utah for the opening of the B-sample, demonstrating his respect for the process and his full commitment to transparency and cooperation at every step. 'We want to reiterate that this outcome does not change our position: Jaime did not knowingly or intentionally ingest any banned substance. We remain steadfast in the belief that this result was caused by contamination, and we are continuing to take every possible step to identify the source. 'At this stage, we are still awaiting clarification from specialists regarding the specific levels detected in the samples. As the next step, our team is submitting a list of all supplements and products Jaime used to a WADA-accredited laboratory for testing. This is critical in helping determine how the substance may have entered his system and ensuring the integrity of the review. 'Jaime remains unwavering in his commitment to clean competition, and we will continue to work closely with experts and relevant authorities to reach full clarity.' Munguia is best known for his decision loss to Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez in May 2024, when he was dropped and outpointed by his compatriot while trying to win the unified super-middleweight titles. Munguia trained under Eddy Reynoso, who coaches and manages Alvarez, for the rematch with Surace. That has led Munguia to dismiss theories over his failed drug test; earlier in Alvarez's career, all while under Reynoso's tutelage, Canelo failed a drug test and blamed tainted meat. A statement from Team Munguia in early June read: 'We also want to clarify that Eddy Reynoso serves only as Jaime's trainer. He is not involved in Jaime's nutrition, supplementation, or medical oversight. Likewise, no one on Canelo Alvarez's team has any role in overseeing Jaime's regimen or is in any way responsible for this situation. Any implication that Reynoso or anyone associated with Canelo's team bears responsibility is entirely unfounded and unfair.'
The Independent
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Canelo vs Scull: Who is Bruno Surace? Meet the man who knocked out Jaime Munguia
Jaime Munguia returns to the ring on the 3rd of May on the Canelo-Scull undercard with the hopes of exacting revenge on Bruno 'Brunello' Surace. The Mexican had his plans of rebuilding to a world title challenge derailed by the relative unknown Surace in December, who finished the year by producing the 2024 Ring Upset of the Year by knocking out Munguia in the sixth round. With an immediate rematch, Surace has the opportunity to confirm his place in the world rankings and prove his victory was no miracle. Who is Bruno Surace? Name: Bruno Surace Age: 26 Record: 26-0-2 (5 KOs) Rounds: 171 Height: 6' 0' Stance: Orthodox History Surace, born in Marseille, made his professional debut in 2016 at super welterweight where he composed a record of 8-0-2 without a single knockout. A move up to middleweight saw him score the first of his five career knockouts in 2018. He continued unbeaten and claimed the French middleweight title in 2021.'Brunello' made slow progress through the rankings and claimed his biggest victory in 2023 in capturing the EBU Silver middleweight championship. After a year layoff from the ring, Surace got the call to replace Ronald Gavril and fight Munguia. This was his first fight outside of France and he came in as the heavy underdog against the former WBO super welterweight champion who was now a top-ranked super middleweight. It was expected that Munguia would make easy work of the Frenchman in a homecoming fight in Tijuana, Mexico. However, Surace explained that he was not intimidated by the occasion or the hostile crowd and that the only thing in his mind was how this fight could change the trajectory of his career. 'I knew this fight could change my life,' 'Brunello' said to BoxingScene. 'So, when I threw a punch, I kept it in mind that it could change my life, so I was 100 per cent focused and motivated by that.' Come fight night, it looked as though Munguia was going to get an early stoppage, dropping Surace with a powerful left hook and controlling the action thereafter. But the man from Marseille hung in and when he saw his opportunity, he pounced with a right hand that flattened Munguia. 'I didn't realise when I threw my punch,' Surace explained to BoxingScene. 'But when I saw him fall, I saw his eyes, and he didn't get up. And I knew he wouldn't get up.' Surace's stock skyrocketed, seeing him rise to number five ranked at super middleweight by the IBF and WBO. He maintains that he is a natural middleweight but would not write off any opportunities at super middleweight that may come his way.
The Independent
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Munguia-Surace II: Is the immediate rematch a good idea?
Jaime Munguia is out for revenge this weekend against Bruno Surace - as chief support for the Canelo vs Scull undisputed showdown in Riyadh on Saturday. What happened in the first fight? The pair fought at the end of the last year, but the Mexican suffered an upset loss to the unknown Surace (26-0-2), who was brought in for a homecoming show for Munguia (44-2). Surace had never fought outside of France before he faced Munguia in Tijuana, Mexico and of his previous 25 wins, 'Brunello' only had four knockouts. The Frenchman was expected to be nothing more than a tune-up fight for Munguia and it looked to be going to the script when Surace was dropped by a left hook in the second round. But a momentary lapse in concentration in the sixth from the former WBO super welterweight champion allowed Surace to land a heavy one-two combination and knock Munguia out. Why an immediate rematch? The decision to trigger an immediate rematch suggests a desire from Munguia and his team to re-establish some momentum and repair the damage as quickly as possible. Lose again, and his days as a top-tier contender could be over. Win, and the first fight becomes a detour in career otherwise only blemished by Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez. Urgency, however, is not always the best course of action. Especially when it comes to a man that has just knocked you out. Jumping back in with Surace after just five months carries serious risk. Examples of other immediate rematches that have ended in a repeat of the first are: Haye vs Bellew, Holyfield vs Tyson and Froch vs Groves. On the other side of the coin, for Surace, the rematch is a golden opportunity to prove his breakout win was no fluke. He will enter with more confidence, more eyes on him, and a blueprint that clearly worked once. If Munguia has not made serious adjustments — technically and mentally — he risks compounding the damage. A new training camp Munguia has made a big change coming into the rematch with Surace. He has chosen to part ways with his Hall of Fame trainer Erik Morales and has handed over control of his development to Canelo's trainer Eddie Reynoso. 'The change in training camp has been really good,' Munguia told The Ring via a translator. 'They have been really good to me and my surroundings. We are working on pretty much everything – on defence and offense. "Working alongside on of the best fighters in the world makes you push harder. You learn lots of stuff just by watching Canelo. "You need to grow and find someone to push you, and I think it's been the right decision to go with Eddy.' Munguia steps into the rematch with more urgency and a new team, but Surace brings confidence and history. Whether this is a comeback or confirmation remains to be seen on fight night in Riyadh.
