Munguia Took the WBA Belt From Resendiz on Three Wide Cards
Jaime Munguia defeated Armando “Toro” Resendiz by unanimous decision on May 2, 2026, in Las Vegas to win the WBA super middleweight title. The judges scored their twelve-round bout 117–111, 119–109 and 120–108.
Resendiz made his first defense
Resendiz entered as the defending WBA super middleweight champion, while Munguia returned to a world-title fight after a previous defeat to Bruno Surace. The bout served as a major undercard attraction before Benavidez–Ramirez.
Munguia gradually established his range and landed combinations as Resendiz tried to apply pressure. The champion had moments of success, particularly late, but he could not produce the sustained offense needed to turn the contest.
The fight went the full twelve rounds. All three judges favored Munguia by wide margins, producing a unanimous decision and a change of champion.
A championship return
The victory restored Munguia to the top of the WBA super middleweight division. He won the belt from Resendiz, who was making the first defense of his title.
PBC’s result coverage recorded scores of 117–111, 119–109 and 120–108. The Nevada commission’s official results confirm the title change and the judge totals.
Munguia’s win was a decision, not a knockout. The result should also be distinguished from Benavidez’s main-event stoppage later that evening, as the two title fights took place on the same Las Vegas card.
Sources
- Premier Boxing Champions: official fight report and result
- Premier Boxing Champions: official scorecards
- Nevada commission: official results
