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Munguia Activates Rematch Clause After Surace Upset

Jaime Munguia’s promoters at Zanfer are planning to activate the rematch clause to force a second fight against Bruno Surace for the first half of 2025 following the super middleweight contender Jaime’s sixth-round knockout loss last Saturday night at the Estadio Caliente in Tijuana, Mexico.

Taking an immediate rematch with Surace is not without risk involved. While it may seem like a smart thing for Munguia’s promoters to do, it could backfire with him getting knocked out again. That would ruin his career.

UNCONVENTIONAL CLAUSE

It’s unclear why Munguia’s promoters placed a rematch clause in the contract for a non-title fight that he was expected to win easily. The 26-year-old Surace isn’t ranked in the top 15 by any of the four sanctioning bodies. For a rematch clause to be included for this fight, it suggests that Jaime’s promoters weren’t entirely confident he would win. He was the A-side; they weren’t taking any chances.

The former WBO junior middleweight champion Munguia (44-2, 35 KOs) came into the fight as the favorite and controlled the action through the fifth round. In the sixth, Surace (26-0-2, 5 KOs) dropped Munguia, 28, with a right hand. The referee had no choice but to stop the fight when Munguia returned to his feet because he was in terrible shape.

“I’m told that Zanfer intends to activate the rematch clause for Jaime Munguía vs. Bruno Surace 2 in the first half of 2025 after the surprising result on Saturday in Tijuana. There will be details in this regard in the next few days,” said Salvador Rodriguez on X.

Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑16 Dec 2024, 05:02

UNCONVENTIONAL CLAUSE

It’s unclear why Munguia’s promoters placed a rematch clause in the contract for a non-title fight that he was expected to win easily. The 26-year-old Surace isn’t ranked in the top 15 by any of the four sanctioning bodies. For a rematch clause to be included for this fight, it suggests that Jaime’s promoters weren’t entirely confident he would win. He was the A-side; they weren’t taking any chances.

That does seem odd, maybe they just add rematch clauses on all their contracts, not sure why they would make an exception in this fight?

Controversial wrote: ↑16 Dec 2024, 06:45

Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑16 Dec 2024, 05:02

UNCONVENTIONAL CLAUSE

It’s unclear why Munguia’s promoters placed a rematch clause in the contract for a non-title fight that he was expected to win easily. The 26-year-old Surace isn’t ranked in the top 15 by any of the four sanctioning bodies. For a rematch clause to be included for this fight, it suggests that Jaime’s promoters weren’t entirely confident he would win. He was the A-side; they weren’t taking any chances.

That does seem odd, maybe they just add rematch clauses on all their contracts, not sure why they would make an exception in this fight?

It's just good business, nothing more.

keithmoonhangover wrote: ↑16 Dec 2024, 07:38

Controversial wrote: ↑16 Dec 2024, 06:45

Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑16 Dec 2024, 05:02

UNCONVENTIONAL CLAUSE

It’s unclear why Munguia’s promoters placed a rematch clause in the contract for a non-title fight that he was expected to win easily. The 26-year-old Surace isn’t ranked in the top 15 by any of the four sanctioning bodies. For a rematch clause to be included for this fight, it suggests that Jaime’s promoters weren’t entirely confident he would win. He was the A-side; they weren’t taking any chances.

That does seem odd, maybe they just add rematch clauses on all their contracts, not sure why they would make an exception in this fight?

It's just good business, nothing more.

Yeh, just 'in case'

Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑16 Dec 2024, 07:55

keithmoonhangover wrote: ↑16 Dec 2024, 07:38

Controversial wrote: ↑16 Dec 2024, 06:45

That does seem odd, maybe they just add rematch clauses on all their contracts, not sure why they would make an exception in this fight?

It's just good business, nothing more.

Yeh, just 'in case'

Yeah.

"Bruno Surace" kinda reminds me of "Carlos Baldomir".

I Don't feel certain that they'll have a rematch.

It wouldn't surprise me if "Surace" becomes Canelo's next choice of opponent.

I can see it now....

Canelo: Doan wahwee Hymee, I'll get that Frenchie..!!

They were smart by having a rematch clause in the contract, as every A-side fighter needs to have one no matter who is their adversary. I think Mung would win this time by fighting more carefully.

apollo creed wrote: ↑21 Dec 2024, 04:39 They were smart by having a rematch clause in the contract, as every A-side fighter needs to have one no matter who is their adversary. I think Mung would win this time by fighting more carefully.

I feel like this rematch shouldn't happen though. In both cases win or loss it's a waste of time as Bruno needs to capitalize on this win and fight bigger names.

Munguia To Rematch Surace; Is It The Right Decision?

Jaime Munguia will rematch Bruno Surace on April 12 as he tries to avenge the loss.

Munguia was knocked out in round six in a massive upset, losing his second fight. It was another defeat to add to his resume after coming second best to Canelo Alvarez. But Munguia was expected to beat Surace as he faced him in his backyard. He also had the benefit of heading into his second fight with Top Rank. He left Golden Boy Promotions after the Canelo loss to rebuild his career. But those plans suffered a blow, leaving the pressure on Munguia to win the rematch. He was targeting fights with Edgar Berlanga, Christian Mbilli and even Caleb Plant.

But if he comes up short against Surace in another fight, he will move down the pecking order. Jose Benavidez Sr. warned him not to take this fight. He urged Munguia to move on and rack up some wins before returning stronger. There was a perception that Munguia overlooked his man after dropping him early on in the fight. Munguia had to be switched on for the full 12 rounds in the Canelo fight. But Surace caught Munguia coming in recklessly to end the fight. If he were to beat Surace, then a fight against Berlanga is possible. Surace was open to the rematch.

Munguia’s Issue

“That’s a big mistake that he made. I think he should have stopped him, and he should have went with everything and took things serious. It’s a little hard. I would let that go away. [And] I would not take the rematch. I would go on with my life and not accept that fight,” Benavidez Sr said.

“I know that he is an excellent boxer. So, we worked on our counter punches. He is a true warrior. I want to thank him for the opportunity. This was a big experience for me. Middleweight is my true weight class. But we’ll see if [a rematch] can happen,” Surace stated

Munguia’s Next Step

Munguia slammed Berlanga’s reaction to his loss against Canelo. Berlanga was seen celebrating in Mexico, giving the impression he was happy to have gone 12 rounds. He even celebrated after the bell, hugging Canelo and calling him his idol. That looked far from a man who believed he could win the fight. But he did secure a career-highest payday, putting him in the position to face the other big figures in the division.

He will also fancy his chances against Munguia since Canelo did not stop him. Facing Munguia should arguably be easier on paper. But before Munguia looks to the future, he must get past Surace first. However, he faces pressure over his training set up. Former world champion Antonio Tarver has suggested that Munguia needs to start afresh and make big changes to his camp. That has left the boxer with a decision to make before his next fight.

“He needs a #MasterTrainer they’re not getting the lessons… How long have I been saying this?,” Tarver revealed

You should not listen to rumours,” said Abdel Achour. “We haven’t signed anything. We are still in negotiations. They offered us the contract for April.”

“I didn’t think about the people who didn’t believe in me. My main thoughts were about the people who believed in me,” he said, having improved to 26-0-2 (5 KOs).

https://ringmagazine.com/en/news/jaime- ... dy-reynoso

let's see how he gets on..

Surace trying to get that Canelo money

I have hard time believing Bruno Surace could be Canelo next fight (the other names in the mix sound more famous than him even with this win against Munguia, I mean Christian Mbilli, Jake Paul or Jermall Charlo). But if that opportunity exists, it is a once in a lifetime opportunity for Surace, he would be dumb not to do what he can to get it. He would probably lose (now the surprise effect has disappeared, he won't be overlooked again, and Canelo is stronger that Munguia), but if he can, it is clear he must do it.

French insiders confirm that the Surace team has been negotiating with Canelo for two weeks.

MUNGUIA VS. SURACE REMATCH FINALIZED - CO-FEATURE TO CANELO-SCULL RIYADH SEASON CARD

A source has advised The Ring that former world champion Jaime Munguia will get his shot at redemption.

Munguia (44-2, 35 KOs) will enter the ring with Bruno Surace for a second time - with their fight taking place on May 3, as the co-featured Riyadh Season attraction to the undisputed super middleweight showdown between Saul "Canelo' Alvarez and William Scull.

Last December in Tijuana, in what became The Ring's Upset of The Year - Surace, with only four knockouts on his record, shocked the boxing world when he scored a one-punch stoppage of the very durable Munguia in the sixth round.

Prior to the fight, the unbeaten Surace (26-0-2, 5 KOs) was viewed as an easy opponent and Munguia appeared to be on his way to victory when he scored a knockdown in the second round.

In a shocker, Surace landed a counter that dropped Munguia on his back. The Mexican slugger was seriously hurt and was unable to beat the referee's count.

Since suffering his defeat, Munguia enlisted the services of veteran trainer Eddy Reynoso, who also works as the head trainer of Canelo. In May of last year, Canelo scored a twelve round unanimous decision over Munguia.

UNDERCARD INFORMATION

The undercard has been finalized for the undisputed super middleweight clash between Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez and William Scull.

In the main event of the evening, Canelo will stake his Ring, WBA, WBC, WBO, world titles when he faces undefeated IBF champion Scull on May 3rd in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

As previously reported by The Ring, former world champion Jaime Munguia (44-2, 35 KOs) will attempt to get revenge when faces Bruno Surace (26-0-2, 5 KOs) in a co-featured rematch.

Back in December, Surace was a massive underdog when he scored a shocking one-punch knockout of Munguia in Mexico. The outcome would ultimately become Ring's Upset of The Year.

Heavyweight punchers Martin Bakole (21-2, 16 KOs) and Efe Ajagba (20-1, 14 KOs) will collide in what many expect to be a shootout.

Bakole will look to bounce back after suffering a two-round knockout loss to former world champion Joseph Parker last month. Bakole took that fight on two day's notice after Daniel Dubois withdrew with an illness. Ajagba saw action back in April of last year, when he picked up a tough split decision win over Guido Vianello.

WBC cruiserweight champion Badou Jack (28-3-3, 17 KOs) will make a mandatory defense of his world title against dangerous puncher Ryan Rozicki (20-1-1, 19 KOs).

Jack will be fighting for the first time since knocking out Junior Makabu for the title in February of 2023. Rozicki will be coming back from a December draw with Yamil Alberto Peralta.

Also on the card, highly touted Olympian Marco Verde will make his pro debut against Michel Polina.

Verde won the gold medal in the 2023 Pan American Games at welterweight. He also won the welterweight silver medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics after losing the final bout against Uzbek Asadkhuja Muydinkhujaev.

Cuban light heavyweight prospect Brayan Leon (6-0, 6 KOs), who is trained by Eddy Reynoso, will face Aaron Guerrero (11-3-1, 7 KOs). The more experienced Guerrero has never lost by knockout.

Jaime Munguia and Bruno Surace both weighed in at 167.7 lbs for their super middleweight rematch.

Was a good fight. Thought Surace showed enough to say he is at the higher level and a good display by Jaimie.

Surace did well here.

He can go again.