One of boxing’s most intriguing co-main events in recent memory pits a shock champion defending his belt for the first time against a seasoned former world champion fighting to restore his reputation. Armando “Toro” Resendiz upset Caleb Plant to claim the WBA World Super Middleweight title less than a year ago — now he faces Jaime Munguia, a man with 45 wins, a PED cloud, and the backing of Eddy Reynoso’s supercamp.
| Date | Saturday, May 2, 2026 (May 3 UK) |
| Venue | T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas |
| Promotion | Golden Boy Promotions |
| Division | Super Middleweight |
| Scheduled Rounds | 12 |
| Title | WBA World Super Middleweight |
| Broadcast | DAZN PPV |
Armando Resendiz (16-2, 11 KOs) is 26 years old and the WBA World Super Middleweight champion after one of the division’s most surprising results in years. In May 2025, Resendiz outpointed Caleb Plant by split decision to claim the belt. He doesn’t respect reputations. He pressures opponents throughout, maintains a high work rate, and wears fighters down with body work and sustained aggression.
Jaime Munguia (45-2, 35 KOs) is 28 years old, Orthodox, 6’0” (183cm) with a 72” reach, trained by Eddy Reynoso. In December 2024, Munguia was stopped in six rounds by Bruno Surace. He regrouped, won the rematch by unanimous decision in May 2025. Then came a failed PED test — cleared, contaminated supplement — but the cloud lingers. At his best, a 78% KO rate makes him a serious puncher.
| Resendiz | Munguia | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 26 | 28 |
| Record | 16-2 | 45-2 |
| KOs | 11 (69%) | 35 (78%) |
| Stance | — | Orthodox |
| Height | — | 6’0” / 183cm |
| Reach | — | 72” / 183cm |
Jaime Munguia — Last 3 Fights
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| W | Surace | UD | 12 |
| L | Surace | KO | 6 |
| W | Bazinyan | KO | 10 |
| Fighter | UK Odds | US Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Armando Resendiz | 3/2 | +150 |
| Jaime Munguia | 1/2 | -200 |
Pick: Jaime Munguia UD or late TKO. But back Resendiz at 3/2 for the upset insurance — he’s already demonstrated he doesn’t need to be the betting favourite to win world titles.
| Country | Broadcaster | Time |
|---|---|---|
| USA | DAZN PPV | 10:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT (May 2) |
| UK | DAZN PPV | 03:00 AM BST (May 3) |
For more from this Las Vegas card, see our main event preview — David Benavidez vs Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez — and Oscar Duarte vs Angel Fierro.
When is Resendiz vs Munguia? Saturday, May 2, 2026. Co-main event around 10:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT.
What title is on the line? The WBA World Super Middleweight Championship held by Armando Resendiz.
What are the odds? Munguia 1/2 (-200 US). Resendiz 3/2 (+150 US).
Did Munguia fail a drugs test? Munguia tested positive in 2025 but was cleared — contaminated supplement. He is licensed to compete.
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