BIG BEAR LAKE, Calif. — Jaime Munguia is as soon as once more able to shine underneath the Arizona lights.
Munguia will return towards unbeaten contender Erik Bazinyan within the 12-round major occasion on Friday, Sept. 20, at Desert Diamond Area in Glendale, Arizona.
Within the 10-round junior light-weight co-feature, Las Vegas-born standout Andres Cortes (22-0, 12 KOs) will tackle Filipino Olympian Charly Suarez (17-0, 9 KOs) in a battle of undefeated contenders.
The eight-round televised opener will see rising junior welterweight Emiliano Fernando Vargas (11-0, 9 KOs) step up in school versus upset-minded Irishman Larry Fryers (13-6-1, 5 KOs).
Promoted by High Rank, in affiliation with Eye of the Tiger, Zanfer Promotions, and Golden Boy Promotions, tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com.
Munguia-Bazinyan, Cortes-Suarez, and Vargas-Fryers can be broadcast reside on ESPN, ESPN Deportes, and ESPN+ at 10:30 p.m. ET/7:30 p.m.
Munguia (43-1, 34 KOs) started his busy 2024 in January with a stoppage victory over former title challenger John Ryder in Phoenix. Lower than 4 months later, he confronted Canelo Alvarez, getting up from a fourth-round knockdown earlier than dropping by unanimous choice in a bid for the undisputed crown. Following this two-fight stint with Freddie Roach, Munguia is again coaching underneath Mexican four-division world champion Erik Morales, with co-trainer Fernando Fernandez and former welterweight world champion Jose Luis Lopez additionally in his nook. Bazinyan (32-0-1, 23 KOs), an Armenian-born puncher with victories over Ronald Ellis and Alantez Fox, returns following Might’s break up draw towards Shakeel Phinn in Might.
Following a current coaching session in Huge Bear, California, that is what Munguia needed to say:
“I consider I’m getting into my prime. There’s nonetheless a lot to be taught and plenty of issues to enhance. However I really feel like I’m getting into a good time in my profession.”
“I really feel good at 168 kilos. I’ve adjusted very properly. I really feel excellent making weight, and I’ve no drawback. Making 160 and 154 took a number of work for me. Proper now, I’m doing properly. The purpose proper now could be to grow to be world champion once more however at 168 kilos.”
“I’m very excited to return to Arizona. After I fought there in January, the folks gave me a heat welcome. We had a full home in Phoenix. So, I’m excited to return.”
“Erik Bazyinan is an effective fighter. He’s undefeated. He switches stances. We must be cautious with that. He’s taller and has an extended attain than me. He has an excellent jab. He can punch properly on the within. He’s a fighter who comes with all the will to excel.”
Roberto Villa is the CEO, Founder, Government Author, Senior Editor of FightBook MMA. Has a ardour for Fight Sports activities and likewise a podcast host for Sitting Ringside. He’s additionally a former MMA fighter and Kickboxer.
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