By Hesiquio Balderas
Mexican legend Erik Morales confirmed in his podcast that the fight between his pupil, former jr middleweight champion Jaime Munguía, and former middleweight champion Daniel Jacobs is a done deal and the fight will take place very soon. Morales also explained why Munguia-Charlo isn’t happening.
Munguía-Jacobs
“It’s a catch weight. I don’t know exactly at what weight it will be, but the fight is a done deal,” said Morales. “It’s a very tough fight. Danny Jacobs is a great fighter and he is up there competing. He lost his last fight but it was a close one on foreign soil. He is still elite and it will be a great fight.”
“Fernando Beltrán told me that the fight is set and we will be fighting above 160 pounds,” added Morales.
“Our training camp will be in Big Bear, California. He will be training differently now to go up in weight, training more in the strength department to adapt to a new city. We were training at Ceremonial Otomí in Mexico, so we have to adapt,” continued Erik.
“Jaime is a great listener and follows instructions. I have taught him to be more tactical with his boxing and to run long distances at a very slow step and more stuff that has helped us to succeed in recent fights.”
Munguía-Charlo
Morales also discussed why Munguía isn’t fighting WBC middleweight champion Jermall Charlo.
“Jaime was really excited to fight Charlo. We wanted the fight. We had several meetings, everything was agreed on. Jaime was really excited and so was I and the team, but the problem was the networks. His team said Showtime wanted the fight only to be on Showtime, but DAZN didn’t want to be left out of the event as Munguía fights under DAZN. Showtime proposed two fights – the first one to be on Showtime and if Jaime won the second one would be on DAZN. At the end, DAZN didn’t want that. So the fighters did want to fight but the networks didn’t let the fight happen.”
Geez Network’s preventing fights from happening?!
Munguia has been a protected fighter for a good while. Morales blames the networks so his fighter doesn’t know they are not that confident even after 39-0
Munguia! Maybe not a few years ago; but now, yes.
I was just wondering what was going on with this one. It’s a good fight, but it’s an absolute must-win for Jacobs. I thought he should have gotten the decision over Ryder, but even with that, it’s been awhile since he’s looked good. If he loses this one it’s either the end of the line or spend the rest of his career as a gatekeeper to the stars.
The thing is can Jacobs with stand Mengia’s pressure
Jacobs will be a good test for Munguia. How? Jacobs can box, slug, and most of all, has a lot of ring experience. Jacobs has been sliding down hill in his past few performances due to his advancing age, decreasing hunger, etc. However, make no mistake, he’s game when the bell rings. Munguia’s non-stop style with high pressure will force Jacobs to fight in spots during the fight. Munguia on a UD in my opinion.
I think that’s a pretty good breakdown Scoob. I also think Jacobs has a pretty solid punch and, though his defense has gotten better imo, Munguia isn’t exactly Pernell Whitaker.
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he isn’t even anyone..he is a clubber who has a hard face. He will be demolished when he fights a real fighter.
I would consider Javobs a real fighter so i guess we will see
Great analysis on the matchup. I agree with you and think that Jacobs gets the decision.
Proves to show you promoters/networks/some fighters don’t care about fans. They are not making the fights that “should” happen but they want our money SMH
Munguia keeps ducking title fights to face off against a used up Jacobs who couldn’t maintain against an average fighter like Ryder. This will prove nothing, they probably will face off with Sergio Martinez next. Excuses! Why has this fighter turned down 3 title shots against the WBC and WBO champions? He has been a champion before so its not like he doesn’t have experience.
What r u talki g about Geist. U use the work “ducking” like the typical idiot. It was obcious that fight fell apart due to networks not the fighters. C’mon man, catch up. Besides, Jacobs is a far bigger threat than a wack A$$ Sulecki could ever be.
IF Danny is not shot, this should be easy peasy. IF. Nuff said.
Put the bottle down, Kurt, Jacobs is past it.
niice. good matchup
Jacobs, c’mon! He’s a fight away from retirement! Munguia management can do better than fighting and old boxer being used as an steping stone! Terrible!
If that was really the case, Charlo wouldnt have cowarded away when he got punked and called out by Jacobs. Look at the opponents he has to choose from. Even Charlo had to settle for Sulecki
Munguia is a slow and plotting fighter with B- power. His team knows he is not champ material and they are probably looking to make money over the long haul like Zurdo or cash out like Plant.
Until they enter the ring and exchange blows, nothing in boxing is a “done deal”…It’s funny, back in 2018, Munguia was ready to take the boxing world by storm. Now, 4 years later, he’s still a work in progress. Now that Danny Jacobs is no longer a threat in the division, they view him as a safe opponent… Munguia-Berlanga would be an intriguing matchup.
Berlanga hasn’t progressed much, seems to like the party life.
Great fight. I’ll be tuned In for sure
Good fight !!
I don’t understand what’s goin on with Mungia. Can he not make 160?? He could be fighting for the WBO belt, but instead two 2nd tier fighters both of which he could beat are fighting for it? Jacobs does nothing but add a name to the resume if he wins, or throws dirt on it if he looses. The objective is to get the belts and be the king of the division, why pass on the open door to the strap for this??????
Jacobs will do just enough to lose as usual.
a must win for jacobs if he wants to continue boxing how good is munigua is not certain at this time could be a points victory for jacobs
this should be an exciting fight unless Jacobs has nothing left