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sports18h ago
Sources: Charlo out of May title bout vs. Resendiz; Munguia in
- Charlo withdraws from May 2 WBA title defense; Munguia to face Resendiz in Las Vegas.
- The bout remains part of a PBC Pay-Per-View on Prime Video in Las Vegas.
- Resendiz aims to defend his WBA title against the Munguia challenge.
- Munguia last fought in May 2025, winning a unanimous decision over Bruno Surace.
- The initial plan had Charlo challenging Resendiz on the same card as Ramirez-Benavidez.
- Resendiz previously defeated Caleb Plant to win the interim title last year.
- ESPN’s Andreas Hale notes Munguia as a former junior middleweight titleholder stepping into the bout.
- The event is expected to draw attention in a stacked boxing card featuring multiple highlighted fights.
- The May 2 card also features Ramirez vs. Benavidez for the cruiserweight title defense.
- Charlo's withdrawal was announced by ESPN sources.
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