Zanfer, the promoters of Jaime Munguia, are gearing up to activate the rematch clause for a second fight against Bruno Surace in the first half of 2025. This decision comes after Jaime’s recent sixth-round knockout loss at the Estadio Caliente in Tijuana, Mexico.
While pursuing an immediate rematch with Surace may seem like a strategic move, it carries significant risks. Another knockout loss could have detrimental effects on Munguia’s career trajectory.
Unexpected Clause
The inclusion of a rematch clause in a non-title fight against an unranked opponent like Surace raises questions. This peculiar clause hints at possible doubts from Jaime’s promoters regarding his victory certainty. Despite being the favored fighter, they chose not to leave anything to chance.
Former WBO junior middleweight champion Munguia (44-2, 35 KOs) entered the fight as the clear favorite and maintained control until the sixth round when Surace (26-0-2, 5 KOs) delivered a decisive blow, resulting in Munguia’s defeat.
Salvador Rodriguez reported on X, “Zanfer is set to trigger the rematch clause for Jaime Munguía vs. Bruno Surace 2 in the first half of 2025 following the unexpected outcome in Tijuana. Stay tuned for further details.”
Munguia’s Prospects
A second knockout loss to Surace could spell disaster for Munguia’s career. His promoters must weigh the potential repercussions and consider the impact on his reputation and performance.
Despite his popularity in certain regions, Munguia’s credibility could suffer if he faces another defeat. However, even in the face of adversity, he may still have opportunities to challenge notable fighters like Caleb Plant, Edgar Berlanga, Diego Pacheco, or Christian Mbilli.
