On a May 2nd pay-per-view from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, newly elevated WBA super middleweight champion Armando “Toro” Reséndiz and former junior middleweight champion Jaime Munguía will square off in an all-Mexican co-feature. The main event that night will be a two-belt cruiserweight championship fight with Gilberto Ramirez defending against undefeated two-division champion David Benavidez, who is moving up from light heavyweight. Resendiz (16-2) defeated ex-champ Caleb Plant by split decision last year to become WBA interim champ, and then was elevated to WBA champion when the division's true world champion, Terence Crawford, announced his retirement. Munguia (45-2) last fought in May 2025, avenging a prior loss to Bruno Surace. Munguia held the WBO 154-pound title from 2018-2019. Here is what these two Mexican warriors had to say at an open workout this week:
ARMANDO RESENDIZ
“I’ve come so far since that fight against Plant and I’m really excited to be in this position. I’ve learned that adversity isn’t your enemy, but rather your teacher.”
“I’m staying focused in the moment, on what matters, and that’s going out there and winning. That keeps my feet on the ground and allows me to stay centered.”
“Being the hunted instead of the hunter is certainly a different, but my mindset doesn’t change, I’m ready to brawl.”
“I want the biggest fights and toughest opponents, but that’s not my focus. All I can do is win on May 2 and continue on to great things.”
JAIME MUNGUIA
“Experience is on my side, no doubt about it. I’ve faced the bigger names, I know my way through 12 rounds. I have the edge.”
“I’m going to go after the KO. I can’t predict a specific round, but I can guarantee that the fans will witness a show on May 2.”
“Having Eddy Reynoso in my corner is truly an honor. He provides me with the tools I need to feel confident throughout fight week and when I step into the ring.”
“So many things go through your head when you walk towards the ring to fight on Cinco de Mayo. It’s not just another day. Fighting on Cinco de Mayo is representing the Mexican fans.”
“Canelo and I have talked about Reséndiz before, and he told me that I have all the tools I need to come out on top.”
