On Friday night in Glendale, Mexican boxer Jaime Munguia handed Erik Bazinyan his first professional loss, knocking him out in the 10th round. This marked Bazinyan’s first defeat after 34 fights and a career that included 32 wins and one draw.
Fight Summary
- Erik Bazinyan Record: 32-1-1, 23 KOs
- Jaime Munguia Record: 44-1, 35 KOs
- Bazinyan controlled the early rounds with a strong jab, effectively using his skills to dominate the first six rounds.
- Munguia’s power came through in the seventh round, rocking Bazinyan with a combination, but Bazinyan managed to recover and land a solid right hand to finish the round strong.
The Knockout
- Trouble struck again for Bazinyan in the 10th round when Munguia landed another combination.
- With 47 seconds left in the round, Munguia delivered a powerful left hook that sent Bazinyan to the canvas.
- Bazinyan attempted to get up after eight seconds but couldn’t continue, leading the referee to stop the fight.
Career Implications
- This loss follows Bazinyan’s draw against Shakeel Phinn in May, marking two consecutive setbacks for the Quebec boxer.
- Munguia’s victory was his 35th knockout win, showcasing his readiness for a potential rematch against Canelo Alvarez after losing his perfect record to him in his last fight.
What’s Next?
- Bazinyan will need to regroup and rebuild after this tough loss as he aims to get back on track.
- Munguia’s dominant performance against Bazinyan has set the stage for a possible high-stakes rematch with Canelo Alvarez.
Key Points
- Bazinyan suffers his first career loss after 34 fights.
- Munguia’s power proved too much, earning him another knockout win.
- The result positions Munguia for potential big matchups in the future.