In April, the anticipation was that Jaime Munguia would easily defeat mandatory challenger Dennis Hogan. However, he narrowly secured a controversial majority decision victory in his home country of Mexico.

Tonight, the scenario was somewhat smoother, and the outcomes appeared more favorable on paper. Munguia (34-0, 27 KO) had a sluggish start against Patrick Allotey (40-4, 30 KO), an underrated challenger from Ghana. Yet, in the third round, Munguia showcased his dominance by knocking down Allotey twice, repeating the feat in the fourth, prompting Allotey's corner to halt the bout due to the evident mismatch.

Munguia, aged 22, is undoubtedly an exciting fighter who consistently brings intensity to the ring. However, doubts persist regarding his capabilities, with the consensus leaning towards him struggling against top middleweights, which appears to be his next challenge. Although he hasn't confirmed a move up to 160 pounds yet, it's widely anticipated in the near future. His stature at 154 pounds is imposing, and with time, he's only growing larger.

It's worth noting that Allotey held his ground for two rounds before succumbing to the relentless assault of the naturally bigger Munguia. Allotey entered the bout ranked No. 138 in the world by BoxRec — while not definitive, it offers insight into his standing. This is the same fighter who suffered a second-round defeat against Patrick Teixeira back in 2015.

Munguia poses a significant threat at 154 pounds against opponents of a certain style and caliber, with Allotey fitting that profile. The objective was perhaps to erase some of the disappointment from the Hogan fight, and they might have achieved that goal tonight.















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