Canelo Alvarez vs. Jaime Munguia fight: Top storylines to watch during Cinco de Mayo weekend showdown
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The undisputed super middleweight champion is taking on his fellow countryman in a holiday celebration
One of boxing's biggest superstars returns to action on Saturday when undisputed super middleweight champion Saul "Canelo" Alvarez defends his four world championships against undefeated Jaime Munguia. The action goes down from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas as Alvarez continues his tradition of headlining cards around Cinco De Mayo weekend.
Many fans have questioned Alvarez's choice of opponent for the fight, wondering why Munguia got the call when other, more established fighters were available. However, when you're a superstar on the level of Alvarez, you call the shots in ways others don't.
That questionable matchmaking is just one of the top storylines heading into Saturday's card, and with that in mind, let's take a look at three of the biggest storylines heading into Alvarez vs. Munguia.
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