Munguia Took the WBA Super Middleweight Title From Resendiz
Jaime Munguia defeated Armando “Toro” Resendiz by unanimous decision on May 2, 2026, winning the WBA super middleweight championship at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The judges scored the twelve-round bout 117–111, 119–109 and 120–108.
Resendiz’s title defense
Resendiz entered as the defending WBA champion and made his first defense against Munguia. The fight was the co-main event of a PBC pay-per-view card headlined by David Benavidez and Gilberto Ramirez.
Munguia used movement and combinations to counter Resendiz’s pressure. The champion had moments of offense, especially late, but could not overcome the challenger’s more consistent scoring.
The bout went twelve rounds, and every judge chose Munguia. The unanimous decision ended Resendiz’s reign and returned Munguia to world-title status in one of the night’s featured title fights.
A wide decision in Las Vegas
The official scorecards were 117–111, 119–109 and 120–108. The wide verdict reflected Munguia’s control over much of the contest, although Resendiz remained active through the final round.
PBC’s result page identifies Munguia as the new WBA super middleweight champion. The Nevada commission’s official record confirms the judges’ totals and title change.
The win was a decision rather than a knockout. It should also be distinguished from the main event that followed, when Benavidez stopped Ramirez to claim cruiserweight titles.
Sources
- Premier Boxing Champions: official result and bout report
- Premier Boxing Champions: scorecards
- Nevada commission: official results
