Jaime Munguia Continues Undefeated Streak with Dominant Win Over Gonzalo Coria
Middleweight sensation Jaime Munguia further solidified his undefeated record on November 19, 2022, securing a decisive third-round knockout victory over Argentina’s Gonzalo Coria in a Golden Boy Promotions main event. The highly anticipated bout, held at the Astros Arena in Guadalajara, Mexico, was broadcast worldwide on DAZN and on TV Azteca in Mexico.
Coming into the fight, Munguia (40-0, 32 KOs) was already riding a wave of momentum, having notched two impressive knockout victories earlier in 2022 against Jimmy Kelly and D’Mitrius Ballard. The former WBO junior middleweight champion had successfully transitioned to the 160-pound middleweight division in 2020, where he quickly established himself as a formidable contender, holding rankings as high as #1 with the WBO, #2 with the WBC, #3 with the IBF, and #4 with the WBA. His opponent, Gonzalo Coria (21-5, 8 KOs), arrived in Guadalajara with a three-fight winning streak of his own in 2022, though without any notable victories on his professional ledger.
Fight Break Down
The opening round of the scheduled 10-round contest was largely a cautious affair, with both fighters exchanging jabs and attempting to gauge their opponent’s rhythm. Neither man landed many clean, significant shots in the initial three minutes.
In the second round, Munguia began to assert his dominance. Capitalizing on Coria’s aggressive lunging, Munguia timed a precise right-hand counter, sending Coria to the canvas for the first knockdown of the night. Despite the powerful blow, Coria displayed resilience, managing to beat the count and survive to see the third round.
However, Coria’s reprieve was short-lived. Round three saw Munguia intensify his attack, stepping on the gas pedal and relentlessly pursuing his opponent. He effectively cut off the ring, landing a barrage of shots to both the head and body. With Coria offering diminishing resistance and his face beginning to show the effects of Munguia’s power, a well-placed body shot from Munguia resulted in the final knockdown of the night. The referee promptly called an end to the fight at 2:32 of the third round, with Munguia clearly demonstrating his superior skill and power.
The victory improved Jaime Munguia’s pristine record to 41-0 with 33 knockouts, marking yet another early night in the office for the Mexican star. Gonzalo Coria’s record fell to 21-6, suffering his second career knockout or technical knockout loss.
The Middleweight Landscape and Munguia’s Ambitions
Following his impressive performance, Munguia wasted no time in articulating his aspirations for a significant challenge in the middleweight division. In his post-fight interview, he directly called for a fight with then-unified middleweight world champion Gennady Golovkin, stating, “See you in May.” Munguia also mentioned Jermall Charlo as a potential opponent.
At the time of Munguia’s call-out, Gennady Golovkin, often referred to as “GGG,” held the WBA (Super) and IBF 160-pound Middleweight division world championship belts. Golovkin was a massive star in the sport, boasting a professional record of 42-2-1 with 37 knockouts. His most recent bout before Munguia’s challenge had been a unanimous decision loss to Canelo Alvarez in their super middleweight trilogy fight on September 17, 2022. Prior to that, he had unified titles against Ryota Murata in April 2022.
A potential matchup between Munguia and Golovkin had been a long time coming. Back in 2018, Munguia had offered to step in against Golovkin, but the fight was denied by the athletic commission due to Munguia’s perceived lack of experience at the elite level. By late 2022, Munguia was a much more seasoned fighter, and a clash between the undefeated Mexican and the Kazakh legend was widely considered an excellent addition to the 2023 boxing calendar.
The Aftermath: Munguia’s Rise and Golovkin’s Retirement
Despite the strong desire from Munguia and many boxing fans, the highly anticipated fight between Jaime Munguia and Gennady Golovkin never materialized in 2023. In March 2023, Munguia’s trainer, Erik Morales, confirmed that Golovkin had informed Golden Boy Promotions that he was “leaving boxing indefinitely” and had “zero interest” in facing Munguia. Golovkin officially retired from professional boxing following his loss to Canelo Alvarez in September 2022, vacating his middleweight titles in February 2023.
Undeterred, Jaime Munguia continued his ascent in the boxing world. After his victory over Coria, Munguia engaged in several high-profile bouts that further tested his mettle and showcased his evolving skill set. On June 10, 2023, he faced the tough veteran Sergiy Derevyanchenko in Ontario, California, winning a hard-fought unanimous decision. This challenging contest demonstrated Munguia’s ability to go the distance against a top-tier opponent.
Munguia then secured another significant victory on January 27, 2024, stopping John Ryder by technical knockout in Phoenix, Arizona. This win set the stage for the biggest fight of his career to date. On May 4, 2024, Jaime Munguia stepped into the ring to challenge undisputed super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez in Las Vegas, Nevada. In a highly anticipated all-Mexican showdown, Munguia suffered his first professional defeat, losing by unanimous decision to Alvarez. As of May 2026, Jaime Munguia’s professional record stands at 45-2 with 35 knockouts, and he remains a prominent figure in the super middleweight division.
Full Main Card Results
The Munguia-Coria card also featured several other exciting matchups:
- Jaime Munguia KO-3 over Gonzalo Coria
- Argi Cortes SD-10 over Erick Lopez (95-92, 91-96, 95-92). Cortes survived two knockdowns in a closely contested split decision victory.
- Diego Torres KO-4 Hector Morales. Diego Torres Nunez secured a fourth-round knockout victory over Hector Osorio Morales.
- Benito Sanchez D-10 Jose Garcia (95-95, 95-95, 95-95). This bout ended in a rare unanimous draw after 10 rounds.
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