Jaime Munguia, the undefeated former WBO junior middleweight champion and current super middleweight contender, is gearing up for a shot at the divisional throne. His upcoming challenge against England’s John Ryder at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona, on January 27 headlines a DAZN show. This match marks a pivotal moment for Munguia (42-0, 33KOs), setting the stage for potential future clashes, including a talked-about showdown with Edgar Berlanga. Yet, the Tijuana native's primary focus remains on securing his WBO mandatory challenger status for a potential all-Mexico clash against Alvarez for the undisputed championship. The WBO cautioned Golden Boy that the bout might not be mandated until the end of 2024 at the earliest. Consequently, they advised keeping Munguia active in the interim. As a result, the 27-year-old's next opponent is John Ryder, a seasoned contender who, like Munguia, had a solitary fight in 2023—a courageous effort against Alvarez, where Ryder was decisively outpointed over twelve rounds in their unification and WBO title consolidation bout on May 5 in Zapopan, near Alvarez’s hometown of Guadalajara, Mexico.