Jaime Munguia is as soon as once more able to shine below the Arizona lights. Munguia will return in opposition to unbeaten contender Erik Bazinyan within the 12-round major occasion on Friday, Sept. 20, at Desert Diamond Area in Glendale, Arizona.
Within the 10-round junior light-weight co-feature, Las Vegas-born standout Andres Cortes (22-0, 12 KOs) will tackle Filipino Olympian Charly Suarez (17-0, 9 KOs) in a battle of undefeated contenders.
The eight-round televised opener will see rising junior welterweight Emiliano Fernando Vargas (11-0, 9 KOs) step up in school versus upset-minded Irishman Larry Fryers (13-6-1, 5 KOs).
Promoted by Prime Rank, in affiliation with Eye of the Tiger, Zanfer Promotions, and Golden Boy Promotions, tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com.
Munguia-Bazinyan, Cortes-Suarez, and Vargas-Fryers will probably be broadcast dwell on ESPN, ESPN Deportes, and ESPN+ at 10:30 p.m. ET/7:30 p.m.
Munguia (43-1, 34 KOs) started his busy 2024 in January with a stoppage victory over former title challenger John Ryder in Phoenix. Lower than 4 months later, he confronted Canelo Alvarez, getting up from a fourth-round knockdown earlier than dropping by unanimous choice in a bid for the undisputed crown.
Following this two-fight stint with Freddie Roach, Munguia is again coaching below Mexican four-division world champion Erik Morales, with co-trainer Fernando Fernandez and former welterweight world champion Jose Luis Lopez additionally in his nook.
Bazinyan (32-0-1, 23 KOs), an Armenian-born puncher with victories over Ronald Ellis and Alantez Fox, returns following Might’s break up draw in opposition to Shakeel Phinn in Might.
Following a latest coaching session in Massive Bear, California, that is what Munguia needed to say:
“I imagine I’m coming into my prime. There’s nonetheless a lot to study and lots of issues to enhance. However I really feel like I’m coming into a good time in my profession.”
“I really feel good at 168 kilos. I’ve adjusted very effectively. I really feel excellent making weight, and I’ve no drawback. Making 160 and 154 took quite a lot of work for me. Proper now, I’m doing effectively. The purpose proper now’s to turn into world champion once more, however at 168 kilos.”
“I’m very excited to return to Arizona. After I fought there in January, the folks gave me a heat welcome. We had a full home in Phoenix. So, I’m excited to return.”
“Erik Bazyinan is an efficient fighter. He’s undefeated. He switches stances. We should be cautious with that. He’s taller and has an extended attain than me. He has a very good jab. He can punch effectively on the within. He’s a fighter who comes with all the need to excel.”
