Jose Armando Resendiz vs. Jaime Munguia | PBC PPV - May 2, 2026

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Jose Armando Resendiz-Jaime Munguia WBA title fight being explored

Jose Armando Resendiz appears to have a new challenger in his sights to go along with his upgraded title status.

Boxing Scene has learned that Resendiz, the recently promoted full WBA 168lbs titleholder, is now in talks to next face Jaime Munguia. An exact timetable for the fight is not clear, though the hope is to stage it on a Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) on Prime Video show in early spring.

Where the matter stands depends on whom you ask, though several sources familiar with current negotiations have expressed optimism in the fight seeing the light of day.

At the very least, it provides the answer to the next best option in line for Munguia, 43-2 (35 KOs). The development comes as representatives for the former WBO 154lbs titlist and current top super middleweight contender declined to move forward with a proposed vacant IBF title fight with Osleys Iglesias, 14-0 (13 KOs).

Resendiz, 16-2 (11 KOs), was previously linked to a rumored showdown with former title challenger Edgar Berlanga, 23-2 (18 KOs). The suggested bout, had it been finalized, was targeted to land on the February 21 PBC on Prime pay-per-view event to be topped by the Mario Barrios-Ryan Garcia WBC welterweight title fight.

From a sales standpoint, it would have provided the card with a notable B-side attraction. However, Berlanga is just 1-2 in his past three starts, including a brutal knockout loss to Hamzah Sheeraz in his most recent outing last July 12 in Queens, New York, near his Brooklyn home base.

Munguia fought just once in 2025, though that singular occasion produced mixed results.

On the one hand, Munguia defeated France’s Bruno Surace via unanimous decision in May to avenge an upset knockout defeat five months prior in his hometown of Tijuana, Mexico. However, the aftermath was messy given that Munguia’s post-fight drug test produced an adverse finding for exogenous testosterone.

The subsequent investigation ended without Munguia facing any real disciplinary action, other than being limited to just one fight on the year.

Resendiz has not fought since his points win over Caleb Plant to claim the WBA interim 168lbs title in a major upset last May 31 in Las Vegas. It was among the year’s more stunning results; it also put Resendiz in a favorable position given the shift in the division’s landscape by year’s end.

Saul “Canelo” Alvarez, 63-3-2 (39 KOs), was the undisputed champion at the time but lost to Terence Crawford, 42-0 (31 KOs), via unanimous decision last September. Crawford became a five-division champ with the feat, the final act of his legendary career, as he announced his retirement three months later.

Crawford’s exit from the sport opened up the 168lbs title picture, with the WBC, IBF and WBO belts all up for grabs. The only belt to change hands outside the ring was the WBA, as Resendiz was formally upgraded in the sanctioning body’s most recent ratings cycle.

Uzbekistan’s Bektemir Melikuziev, 16-1 (10 KOs), is the current No. 1 contender to the title. However, the WBA has yet to declare the 2016 Olympic silver medalist as the mandatory challenger, which leaves Resendiz with wiggle room to secure a voluntary defense.

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Personally, I don't think Munguia has done anything recently to warrant a title shot, going 1-1 with Surace and a failing a drug test. While Melikuziev hasn't done much more, he has fought - and defeated - some good, but not great, fighters, the last four having a combined record of 78-5-2.

That being said, I think Resendiz against either one is going to be a rugged and tough fight. It won't be pretty, but I think Resendiz edges Munguia but gets edged out by Melikuziev.

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Munguia is out of the mix.

Jermall Charlo has entered talks.

[Sendo Takeshi]

I don't wanna repeat myself, but:

Eh…dont think that s quite fair.
He s fought Canelo,Derevyanchenko,Ryder,etc
I guess they are trying to steer his career somewhat but Munguia dont think he s scared of anything.
Iglesyas is all risk no reward.Curse of tge unknown.

He fought Canelo for the payday and got offered Derevyanchenko and Ryder 2 years prior to the fights. And there is no "etc." in case of Munguia.

He ducked countless final eliminators and mandatory fights for the title.
I'm the last person to call someone a duck, but it's very obvious in this case.

And the "reward" for fighting the cuban is a title

Best ducking resume in the business

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Munguia is out of the mix.

Jermall Charlo has entered talks.

So, Charlo gets thrown into the discussion based upon his win over LaManna and ... and ... and pretty much nothing else of recent consequence. Although that win is better - in my opinion, at least - than Munguia's last two outings, getting starched by light-punching Surace and then receiving a drug-tainted decision in the rematch.

Guess I shouldn't complain too much about this possibility because Resendiz-Charlo has the potential to be a decent scrap and is certainly better than many fights that could be lined up.

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Jose Armando Resendiz-Jaime Munguia back in play, to land on Ramirez-Benavidez card

Jose Armando Resendiz went back to an old target for a new challenge.

Boxing Scene has learned that previously failed talks between Resendiz and Tijuana’s Jaime Munguia have not only resurrected but have led to a head-on collision. Terms have been reached for the all-Mexico clash, which will take place on May 2 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The bout will serve as the chief support to the Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez-David Benavidez cruiserweight clash.

ESPN Knockout's Salvador "Chava" Rodriguez was the first to report the 11th hour development, just as it appeared that Resendiz was prepared to next defend his WBA 168lbs title versus Jermall Charlo.

Several outlets were led to believe Resendiz-Charlo was done - including BS and this reporter specifically, who ran with bad info and apologizes to our readers for the error.

Nevertheless, the pre Cinco de Mayo event gets the significantly better matchup now that Munguia is back in the mix.

The two sides previously discussed the possibility of this clash, shortly after Resendiz, 16-2 (11 KOs) was able to advance in talks with former title challenger Edgar Berlanga, 23-2 (18 KOs). Somewhere along the way, it was decided that Munguia, 43-2 (35 KOs) would head in a different direction, though he was suddenly thin on next options. The former WBO 154lbs titlist and current top super middleweight contender already declined to move forward with a proposed vacant IBF title fight with Osleys Iglesias, 14-0 (13 KOs) at the time.

Furthermore, Munguia hadn’t fought since he defeated France’s Bruno Surace via unanimous decision last May in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The feat avenged an upset knockout defeat he suffered five months prior in his Tijuana hometown.

However, the aftermath was messy given Munguia’s post-fight drug test producing an adverse finding for exogenous testosterone. The subsequent investigation ended without Munguia facing any real disciplinary action, other than being limited to just one fight on the year.

Just like that, Munguia is now back in the title mix. He previously challenged then-undisputed 168lbs champion Saul “Canelo” Alvarez, 63-3-2 (39 KOs) in May 2024, only to suffer his first career defeat via lopsided unanimous decision.

Resendiz has not fought since his points win over Caleb Plant to claim the WBA interim 168lbs title in a major upset last May 31 in Las Vegas, Nevada. It was among the year’s more stunning results; it also put Resendiz in a favorable position given the shift in the division’s landscape by year’s end.

Alvarez was the undisputed champion at the time but lost to Terence Crawford, 42-0 (31 KOs) via unanimous decision last September. Crawford became a five-division champ with the feat, the final act of his legendary career as he announced his retirement three months later.

Crawford’s exit from the sport opened up the 168lbs title picture, with the WBC, IBF and WBO belts all up for grabs. The only belt to change hands outside the ring was the WBA, as Resendiz was formally upgraded in the sanctioning body’s most recent ratings cycle.

Uzbekistan’s Bektemir Melikuziev, 16-1 (10 KOs) is the current number-one contender to the title. However, the WBA has yet to declare the 2016 Olympic silver medalist as the mandatory challenger, which left Resendiz with wiggle room to secure a voluntary defense.

He wiggled himself all the way back to his most desired target.

Prior to revisiting talks with Munguia, Resendiz was believed to be in advance talks with Houston’s Charlo, 34-0 (23 KOs). The matchup would have put a bow on the abovementioned May 31 PBC on Prime Video event, which was designed for Plant and Charlo to next meet.

Charlo defeated Thomas “Cornflake” LaManna in the co-feature but was left without a grudge match after Plant fell short in the main event.

Resendiz and Charlo are both with PBC, which made sense to move forward with that fight.

Given the weekend’s theme, it apparently made more sense in the end to revert back to Munguia as the challenger.

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MUNGUIA REPLACING CHARLO, TO CHALLENGE RESENDIZ ON MAY 2

Armando Resendiz and Jaime Munguia are in the process of finalizing a deal to meet May 2 in Las Vegas, sources confirmed to The Ring.

Resendiz was closing in on a deal to defend his WBA super middleweight title against Jermall Charlo, who is now unavailable, per sources. The all-Mexican title fight will take place on Cinco De Mayo weekend, on the undercard of David Benavidez-Zurdo Ramirez at T-Mobile Arena.

Resendiz won the WBA’s secondary title with a convincing decision win over Caleb Plant in May. His victory earned him The Ring’s “Upset of the Year” award for 2025.

Mexico’s Resendiz, The Ring’s No. 6 contender at 168 pounds, was elevated to full champion after former undisputed champ Terence Crawford retired in December. Resendiz, 27, shared that May card with Charlo, who stopped Thomas LaManna in the sixth round of the co-feature.

Charlo and Plant were featured in the main event and co-main event as a way to create hype and give them tune-up bouts for an expected showdown that was in the works for years. Instead, Resendiz spoiled those plans and was in talks to fight Charlo instead.

But now it will be Resendiz and Munguia, who will look to become a champion in a second division.

Munguia (45-2, 35 KOs) hasn’t competed since a point win over Bruno Surace in a rematch May 3 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Munguia tested positive for a banned substance afterward, but the win was never overturned.

That victory avenged a major upset knockout loss to Surace in December 2024.

For Charlo, it’s another missed opportunity.

The 35-year-old former WBC middleweight and IBF junior middleweight champ is the twin brother of fellow former champion Jermell.

Jermall once was in contention for pound-for-pound recognition. But that was years ago, before he was plagued by inactivity and issues outside the ring.

Charlo (34-0, 23 KOs) has fought just twice since May 2021.

Resendiz (16-2, 11 KOs) has won two fights since an 8th-round, technical-knockout loss to Elijah Garcia in September 2023.

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Good for undercard

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So, Munguia is going to get a title shot based on what? A record of 2-2 in his last four bouts, including a loss to Alvarez who seemed to just go through the motions for 12 rounds, a KO loss to light-punching Surace and a drug-tainted but close UD in the rematch.

In my opinion, there are many fighters far more deserving of the opportunity to fight for the WBA belt than Munguia, including Martinez, Pacheco, Melikuziev, Bank, Plantic, Ihosvany Garcia, Nurmaganbet, and Williamson to name a few. Hell, to me, Surace is more deserving of the title fight.

[Bobbyptsd]

A drug cheat past his prime, the guy who just beat an old injured Plant, and Jermall "I must have pictures of someone or something I haven't been relevant for a decade ffs" Charlo all in the mix for the WBMeh super middleweight title. What a time to be a boxing fan.

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RESENDIZ'S TEAM URGES FOR VADA TESTING FOR JAIME MUNGUIA

Armando Resendiz is set to face Jaime Munguia on May 2 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas as part of a Cinco de Mayo weekend show headlined by David Benavidez vs. Gilberto Ramirez.

Resendiz (16-2, 11 KOs) will be fighting for the first time since shocking Caleb Plant for a split-decision win in May for The Ring’s 2025 Upset of the Year.

Munguia (45-2, 35 KOs) also last fought in May and earned a unanimous decision in a rematch against Bruno Surace. But the win proved to be controversial, as he tested positive for a banned substance that later was ruled "caused by accidental contamination with Pregnenolone, a legal, non-banned substance."

Once Munguia was announced as the challenger for the WBA super middleweight titleholder, the first order of business Resendiz trainer Manny Robles requested was an even playing field.

“Absolutely we're worried,” Robles told The Ring. “That's the first thing I asked for when I talked to Resendiz's team, to make sure there is VADA testing involved. Let's hope that there will be VADA testing, just to be on the safe side.

“There are a lot of questions that we don't have an answer for. He tested positive. How can they come in and say he's not at fault and let's forgive you for your mistake? I don't understand how or why he can be forgiven, but when you're wrong, you're wrong. I don't get it.”

Munguia emerged as the chosen one for Resendiz from a group headlined by Jermall Charlo and Edgar Berlanga.

Before beating Surace, Munguia suffered a one-punch, sixth-round knockout loss to the Frenchman in The Ring’s 2024 Upset of the Year.

Robles said Resendiz, The Ring’s No. 6 super middleweight, will be ready and even better than before for the all-Mexican matchup.

“We've been in the gym, training for months, waiting for a name and a date,” he said. “Resendiz hasn't stopped working. He's a dedicated and disciplined fighter who learned a great deal from the Plant fight. The win just took him to another level. We're going to prove on May 2 how much he’s improved.”

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Armando Resendiz and Jaime Munguia all smiles before civil war

Armando Resendiz and Jaime Munguia were all smiles Thursday during their media workout at Brickhouse Boxing Club.

They were seen smiling throughout their meeting with the media and continued after sizing each other up face-to-face for the first time before their May 2 fight at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

But once the opening bell rings for the all-Mexican matchup, someone's smile will turn upside down after they’re done squaring off as part of a Cinco de Mayo weekend card headlined by David Benavidez and Gilberto Ramirez.

Resendiz (16-2, 11 KOs) has plenty of reasons to be happy as the WBA super middleweight champion, coming into the clash off a career-best split decision win against Caleb Plant on May 31.

Munguia (45-2, 35 KOs), meanwhile, is in good spirits despite looking to hit the reset button on his career for a second time in 15 months.

Munguia motivated for another rebuild

Munguia hasn’t fought since scoring a unanimous decision win against Bruno Surace on May 3 in a rematch to avenge his 2024 Upset of the Year and sixth-round knockout loss against the Frenchman.

Following the fight, however, Munguia tested positive for a banned substance that later was ruled "caused by accidental contamination with pregnenolone, a legal, non-banned substance."

“The past is in the past, and this is a new beginning,” Munguia told The Ring. “I feel better. I feel strong. You can call this last year active rest, and that's allowed me to feel real good.

“This fight will influence my legacy, there is no doubt about it. My hunger to be a world champion again is high, and I am ready for the challenge. Resendiz is a fighter who I respect a lot. He did a great job against a quality opponent like Caleb Plant, but I am going to be ready.” Munguia, a former 154-pound titleholder, will head into the fight after completing a second training camp with coach Eddy Reynoso. Munguia went from being a rival of Saul Alvarez to a teammate of the Mexican superstar following his May 2024 loss to Canelo.

Munguia anticipates his second high-profile civil war to be a successful battle.

“The fans are excited to see two top Mexican fighters facing off,” said Munguia. “It's a guarantee that they’re not going to be let down. It's going to be a great fight and an amazing war.”

Resendiz relishing first title defense

Resendiz’s confidence is at an all-time high after scoring The Ring’s 2025 Upset of the Year. “Toro” Resendiz, The Ring’s No. 6-ranked super middleweight, has revived his career since getting stopped in eight rounds by the since-faded Elijah Garcia in September 2023.

“I'm happy because I have a lot of reasons to be,” Resendiz told The Ring. “I am blessed to be in this position. I have to seize this opportunity and rise to the occasion again.

“It's going to be a war, an amazing fight and I'm definitely ready. I don't see how the preparation will go out the window once we are in a war. Yes it's going to be a brawl, but you will see the best version of myself.”

The Manny Robles-trained fighter is focused on scoring another significant win to better position himself for a slugfest against Canelo for next year’s Cinco de Mayo weekend showcase.

“I'm not paying attention to any of [Munguia’s PED saga]. Munguia is a quality fighter and I am going to give it my all to come away with the win,” Resendiz said, with a smile.

“Now I find myself inspiring the kids from where I came from in Nayarit. That means a lot to me. Oh yeah, and now when I go to eat at restaurants back home, they don't charge me.”

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Resendiz’s Trainer Envisions ‘All-Out War’ With Munguia On May 2

It was musical chairs in recent months finding the next fight for WBA super middleweight titleholder Armando Resendiz.

Resendiz’s team had negotiations for fights with Edgar Berlanga, Jermall Charlo and Jaime Munguia. Ultimately, Munguia got the assignment May 2 as part of a Cinco de Mayo weekend card headlined by David Benavidez and Gilberto Ramirez at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Resendiz, The Ring’s No. 6 super middleweight contender, will fight for the first time since May 31, when he scored The Ring’s 2025 “Upset of the Year” by beating Caleb Plant via split decision.

Trainer Manny Robles believes the upcoming all-Mexican tilt for his fighter has the makings to be a shootout and “Fight of the Year” for 2026.

“Munguia is a better fight for us, and it’s the fight we wanted all along,” Robles told The Ring. “Styles make fights, and this fight can absolutely be a war. It has the makings to be the fight of the year. We might end up stealing the show. It’s going to be a fun, exciting and crowd-pleasing fight and all-out war.”

Munguia last fought May 3. That’s the night he avenged his 2024 Ring “Upset of the Year” defeat to Bruno Surace, who knocked him out in the sixth round.

The win came with controversy, however, as Munguia tested positive for a banned substance.

Munguia claimed that the failed test was caused by “accidental contamination from Pregnenolone, a legal, non-banned substance.” The British Boxing Board of Control regulated the card on which Munguia beat Surace in Saudi Arabia. UK Anti-Doping, which works in conjunction with the BBBofC and WBC, all absolved Munguia of wrongdoing.

That issue aside, Robles believes a mature Resendiz (16-2, 11 KOs) will rock the more experienced Munguia (45-2, 35 KOs).
“Armando has shown that he’s grown tremendously,” Robles said. “He’s learned from the loss against Elijah Garcia over two years ago. You learn more from defeats than you do from the wins, and ‘Toro’ proved it in the Plant fight. Armando is improving. His defense and footwork are better. He’s become an even better fighter since beating Plant. You’re going to see an even more complete Armando Resendiz on May 2.”

[MPW]

I believe this will be a rough and tumble fight, featuring two boxers trying to impose their will on the other with neither one willing to take a step backwards. It won't be pretty, but it could be brutally entertaining.

I'm leaning toward Resendiz defending the title he was elevated to but won't be shocked if Munguia wins, especially if it goes to the cards.

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Fight Week!!

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RESENDIZ SEES BEATING MUNGUIA AS PATH TO FIGHTING CANELO IN 2027

Canelo Alvarez appears headed to a September 12 return against WBC super middleweight champion Christian Mbilli as part of a “Mexico vs. The World” card in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

That fight will take place around the time of Mexican Independence Day, a customary fighting date for Alvarez alongside Cinco de Mayo. Alvarez is missing out on fighting around the time of Cinco de Mayo this year as he recovers from left elbow surgery.

But if Alvarez is all systems go for May 2027, one of the strongest candidates to get a call could be the current WBA champion, Armando Resendiz. And even more so if Resendiz (16-2, 11 KOs) beats Alvarez’s former rival-turned-teammate in the Eddy Reynoso-coached Jaime Munguia (45-2, 35 KOs) on the David Benavidez-Gilberto Ramirez undercard Saturday night at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

“If I beat Munguia, I’ll be one step closer to achieving a potential fight against Canelo,” Resendiz told The Ring following a recent training session. “It may be inevitable at that point. I’m looking to position myself for whatever may come next, but time will tell.”

Before he can even be considered for a crack at Alvarez, Resendiz must overcome a highly motivated Munguia. Resendiz appeared ripped and ready for the challenge while hitting pads held by head coach Manny Robles.

“We can only hope that Canelo would want to fight him after he beats Munguia. It can be the perfect Cinco de Mayo fight for next year,” Robles told The Ring. “We will be here. I don’t see why Canelo would go back up to 175 pounds. I believe he and his team understand that light heavyweight is not his weight class, especially at this stage of his career. We have to get through Munguia, and the fights will just keep getting bigger and bigger.”

Resendiz’s stock is at an all-time high after scoring The Ring’s “Upset of the Year” for 2025 – a split-decision win against Caleb Plant to win the WBA interim title May 31 in Las Vegas.

The sanctioning body elevated Resendiz as its full champion once undisputed champ Terence Crawford retired. Resendiz will defend his crown for the first time since he upset Plant. His performance against Plant was an unexpected one from Resendiz, who was coming off a February tune-up win in Mexico following an eighth-round stoppage loss to the since-faded Elijah Garcia in September 2023.
“It’s going to be a tough fight against Munguia,”Robles said. “Resendiez learned a great deal from the Plant fight, and it just took him to another level. We’re going to prove on May 2 how much better he’s gotten. There is always a possibility for the knockout. We’ll be prepared to fight 12 rounds. Resendiz is ready, he’s hungry, disciplined and prepared. He doesn’t have a lot of wear and tear on his body. He’s still maturing and learning.

“The boxing fans are going to be the winners. Mexican fans should be super excited. You don’t even need a belt to get fans excited for a fight like this. You never know, it could be so good that we may see a rematch because it’s a hell of a fight. But we won’t know until we fight.”

Munguia is certainly equipped to spoil all kinds of plans for Resendiz, and oddsmakers believe he’ll be the victor. Munguia is listed as a -215 betting favorite, while Resendiz is a +170 underdog. But as Resendiz proved against Plant as a +1100 underdog, he’s ready to pull off another upset win and be better suited for even bigger business against Alvarez.

“There are so many names out there that can be a next face of Mexican boxing, but all I can guarantee is that every time I go out there and fight, the fans will leave happy,” Resendiz said. “Whatever comes my way, whether it’s Canelo or someone else, I'm sure it will be great.”

Resendiz-Munguia is the co-feature of a pay-per-view card Amazon’s Prime Video, DAZN and numerous cable and satellite providers will offer in the United States ($79.99). It is included for subscribers to DAZN’s Ultimate plan ($44.99 per month).

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