Jaime Munguia is gearing up to get back to winning ways after his toughest fight yet. The 27-year-old boxer is set to face Erik Bazinyan on September 20 in Arizona, with the bout being broadcast on ESPN+ in the U.S.
Munguia (43-1) was a standout fighter with Golden Boy Promotions but switched to Top Rank after losing to Canelo Alvarez in May. Before that defeat, Munguia had impressive victories against Sergiy Derevyanchenko and John Ryder.
Bazinyan (32-0-1) is known for his NABF super middleweight title and has 23 knockouts to his name. Despite Munguia being the clear favorite in this matchup, he’s not underestimating Bazinyan.
Munguia acknowledges Bazinyan’s skills, noting that he’s an undefeated fighter who switches fighting styles, has a longer reach, and can punch effectively up close. Munguia respects Bazinyan’s talent and approach to the fight.
Jaime Munguia vs. Erik Bazinyan undercard details
Richard Torrez Jr. vs. Joey Dawejko
- Weight Class: Heavyweight
- Torrez Record: 10-0
- Dawejko Record: 28-11-4
- Details: The co-main event features Richard Torrez Jr., a promising heavyweight with a perfect record and Olympic silver medal, against Joey Dawejko, known as “Tank,” who has 16 knockouts and recent good form.
Emiliano Vargas vs. Larry Fryers
- Weight Class: Super Lightweight
- Vargas Record: 11-0
- Fryers Record: 13-6-1
- Details: Emiliano Vargas, the son of former world champion Fernando Vargas and a rising star, faces Larry Fryers, who aims to make a comeback after a break.
Art Barrera Jr. vs. Frank Brown
- Weight Class: Welterweight
- Barrera Record: 6-0
- Brown Record: 3-6-2
- Details: Art Barrera Jr., a young welterweight with a strong knockout record, takes on Frank Brown, who is on a losing streak.
DJ Zamora vs. Gerardo Antonio Perez
- Weight Class: Lightweight
- Zamora Record: 13-0
- Perez Record: 12-5-1
- Details: DJ Zamora, an unbeaten lightweight with a background in the USA Junior Olympics, meets Gerardo Antonio Perez, who is fighting outside Argentina for the first time.
Jorge Garcia Perez vs. Ilias Essaoudi
- Weight Class: Super Welterweight
- Garcia Record: 30-4
- Essaoudi Record: 22-2
- Details: Jorge Garcia Perez, on a five-fight win streak, faces Ilias Essaoudi, who is also on a winning streak and looking to extend it.
Steven Navarro vs. Oscar Arroyo
- Weight Class: Super Flyweight
- Navarro Record: 3-0
- Arroyo Record: 3-2
- Details: Steven Navarro, a young and highly decorated amateur boxer, will fight Oscar Arroyo, who has struggled in recent fights.
Sebastian Hernandez vs. Yonfrez Parejo
- Weight Class: Super Bantamweight
- Hernandez Record: 16-0
- Parejo Record: 24-6-1
- Details: Sebastian Hernandez, still unbeaten and coming off a recent knockout win, goes up against Yonfrez Parejo, who hasn’t won since 2021.
Fight Details:
- Date: Friday, September 20
- Time: 10:30 p.m. ET / 7:30 p.m. PT
- Main Event Approx. Start: 12 a.m. ET / 9 p.m. PT
- Location: Desert Diamond Arena, Glendale, Arizona
- How to Watch: ESPN+. Subscriptions are $10.99 monthly or $109.99 annually,