To be on the David Benavidez vs. Fighting Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez card at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Munguia (46-2, 35 KOs) was the sharper, busier fighter from the start and built a lead that only grew as the fight wore on.
Munguia’s advantage comes from his hand speed and combination work. He mixed in steady body shots and followed up with hooks, repeatedly catching Resendiz (16-3, 11 KOs) as he tried to close the distance. Several rounds saw Munguia land clean left hooks and right hands that caused Resendiz to back down or force a reset even as he continued to come forward.
Resendiz had some brief success early on when he was able to pressure Munguia and throw in spots, but he couldn’t match the pace over long stretches. Munguia kept the exchange on his terms, stepping on pressure and answering back with quick bursts that added up round by round.
By the second half, the gap on the scorecards was clear. Munguia continued to pile on the punches and control the action, while Resendiz’s offense slowed down under the steady output coming his way.
The one-dimensional approach Resendiz used tonight is exactly what allowed Jaime to dictate the terms. When a guy only wants to land one big shot at a time, a fighter with Jaime’s engine can just reset, turn, and rack up points while the other guy is still loading up.
Jaime’s movement was smart boxing. By retreating every time Resendiz planted his feet on fire, he essentially neutralized Resendiz’s only weapon.
Munguia looked a level up tonight, and the size difference was noticeable. Resendiz has a lot of heart, but matched in terms of size, experience and talent.
