Boxing Match Preview: Bruno Surace (26-0-2, 5 KOs) vs Jaime Munguia (44-2-0, 35 KOs)
The highly anticipated super middleweight rematch between Bruno Surace and Jaime Munguia is set to take place on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at The Venue in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This fight is part of the undercard for Canelo Alvarez vs. William Scull, and will be broadcast live on DAZN PPV.
Munguia is looking to avenge his shocking knockout loss to Surace in December 2024, which was considered one of the biggest upsets of the year. Surace, an undefeated French fighter, stepped in as a late replacement and stunned the boxing world by stopping Munguia in the sixth round.
Fight Details
- Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
- Location: The Venue, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Start Time: 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT
- Broadcast: DAZN PPV
- Fight Type: 12-round super middleweight bout
Fighter Profiles
Bruno Surace (26-0-2, 5 KOs) – France
Surace enters the rematch undefeated, having shocked the boxing world with his sixth-round knockout of Munguia in their first meeting. Despite his low knockout ratio (19.2%), Surace proved he has one-punch power, stopping Munguia with a perfectly timed right hand.
Key Strengths:
- Defensive Footwork – Uses movement to frustrate opponents.
- Counterpunching Ability – Capitalized on Munguia’s aggression in their first fight.
- Confidence & Momentum – Coming off the biggest win of his career.
Key Weaknesses:
- Lack of Power – Only five knockouts in 28 fights, making him less dangerous in exchanges.
- Limited Experience Against Elite Fighters – Munguia is by far the best opponent he has faced.
Jaime Munguia (44-2-0, 35 KOs) – Mexico
Munguia, a former WBO junior middleweight champion, is looking to bounce back from his first career knockout loss. Before losing to Surace, Munguia had suffered a unanimous decision defeat to Canelo Alvarez in May 2024.
Key Strengths:
- Aggressive Power Punching – Holds a 79% knockout ratio, making him one of the most dangerous punchers in the division.
- High-Volume Striking – Throws a high number of punches per round.
- Experience Against Elite Competition – Has fought top-tier opponents like Canelo Alvarez, Sergiy Derevyanchenko, and John Ryder.
Key Weaknesses:
- Defensive Vulnerabilities – Was repeatedly tagged by Surace’s right hand in their first fight.
- Overconfidence – Admitted he underestimated Surace in their first meeting.
Fight Breakdown & Prediction
This rematch presents an intriguing stylistic clash—Munguia will look to pressure and overwhelm Surace, while Surace will likely use movement and counterpunching to frustrate Munguia.
Key Factors:
- Munguia’s Power & Aggression – If he can cut off the ring and land clean shots, he may secure an early stoppage.
- Surace’s Defense & Counterpunching – If he can replicate his success from the first fight, he could pull off another upset.
- Mental Approach – Munguia has promised a knockout victory, but if he fights recklessly, he could leave himself open to counters.
FIGHT ODDS
Bruno Surace + 600
Jaime Munguia – 1000
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, May 2, 2025
