The officials for the upcoming fight between Canelo Alvarez and Jaime Munguia in Las Vegas have been assigned, with Tom Taylor as the referee and Tim Cheatham, David Sutherland, and Steve Weisfeld as the judges.
So, it’s official. The referee and judges for the upcoming Canelo Alvarez vs. Jaime Munguia fight? They’re all set. The showdown’s happening in Las Vegas this Saturday.
Who made it official? The Nevada State Athletic Commission, that’s who. They gave the green light to the officials during their monthly meeting. Happened just this Tuesday.
Now, who’s the third man in the ring? It’s Tom Taylor. He’s the referee. Alvarez is defending his undisputed super middleweight titles. He’s also looking to extend his three-fight win streak.
Who’s scoring the fight? Tim Cheatham, David Sutherland, and Steve Weisfeld. They’re the judges.
A lot of folks wanted Alvarez to face David Benavidez. He’s a top-notch, undefeated American. But, it’s Munguia who’s got the gig this Saturday.
Munguia? He’s a power-puncher. He’s stepping into the bout with a flawless 43-0 record. 34 of those wins? By knockout. But, folks have raised eyebrows at his level of competition.
In his last outing in January, Munguia knocked out John Ryder. Fun fact: Ryder went to a decision with Alvarez back in 2023.
What are the odds? DraftKings has Munguia as a +425 underdog. Alvarez? He’s the favorite at -600 to keep his titles.
Where’s it all going down? The T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. When? Saturday night. You can catch the card live on DAZN and PPV.com pay-per-view.