• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to secondary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Now Boxing

Latest News and Opinions on Boxing

You are here: Home / News / Jaime Munguia vs Liam Smith, Machado vs Mensah LIVE Championship Doubleheader on HBO

Jaime Munguia vs Liam Smith, Machado vs Mensah LIVE Championship Doubleheader on HBO

July 21, 2018 By NB News

HBO Boxing After Dark heads over to the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada for an action packed championship doubleheader featuring WBO light middleweight champion Jaime Munguia of Mexico against British challenger Liam Smith and Puerto Rican WBA champion Alberto Machado taking on Ghanaian Rafael Mensah at super featherweight.

At only 21 years of age Munguia (29-0, 25 KOs) became a world champion when he stepped in as a late replacement for Liam Smith against WBO junior middleweight champion Sadam Ali and knocked him out to capture the world title in a big upset.

Now Munguia will defend his WBO title for the first time against Liam Smith the man he filled in for as a late replacement.

Smith (26-1-1, 14 KOs) had to pull out of his title shot against Sadam Ali due to illness, he was extremely disappointed because he felt his opportunity slipped away, but now he is healthy and wants to prove he can become a world champion when he takes on the man who took his spot.

The last time Smith stepped up to fight for the WBO super welterweight belt was in September of 2016 when he got knocked out by Saul “Canelo” Alvarez, this time he has another chance at the title and is extremely motivated to redeem himself.

Alberto Machado (19-0, 16 KOs) won the vacant WBA 130-pound world title when he knocked out Jezreel Corrales in 2017, he is looking to defend his belt against little known unbeaten fighter Rafael Mensah (31-0, 23 KOs) from Ghana.

Machado is under the guidance of legendary Freddie Roach, and he believes the hall of fame trainer is his advantage going into the fight because of his vast knowledge and boxing IQ.

Mensah has fought all of his professional fights in his home country of Ghana this will be his first fight on US soil and away from his country. He is inspired by the huge upset victory of his fellow country man Isaac Dogboe who captured the WBO junior featherweight world title against Jessie Magdaleno last April.

Jaime Munguia vs. Liam Smith and Alberto Machado vs. Rafael Mensah takes place on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at 10:00 pm ET/PT LIVE on HBO BAD.

NB News

Share This Story:

  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook
  • Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X
  • Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit
  • Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr
  • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest
  • Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp
  • Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email

Like this:

Like Loading...

Related

Filed Under: News

Primary Sidebar

  • About Us
  • Writers
  • Write For Us
  • Advertise
  • Contact
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy

Top Posts & Pages

  • Livestream: Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 3 Free Fight Prelims Netflix
    Livestream: Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 3 Free Fight Prelims Netflix
  • Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano III Free Live Fight Prelims Video
    Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano III Free Live Fight Prelims Video
  • Watch Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 3 Championship Boxing Live From New York
    Watch Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 3 Championship Boxing Live From New York
  • Boxing Star Gervonta "Tank" Davis Arrested on Domestic Violence Charges in Miami Beach
    Boxing Star Gervonta "Tank" Davis Arrested on Domestic Violence Charges in Miami Beach
  • Lingerie Fighting Championships to Air on Toro TV Following Maybacks Global Entertainment Deal
    Lingerie Fighting Championships to Air on Toro TV Following Maybacks Global Entertainment Deal
  • Jack Catterall vs. Harlem Eubank: Free Fight Prelims Livestream Heats Up AO Arena
    Jack Catterall vs. Harlem Eubank: Free Fight Prelims Livestream Heats Up AO Arena
  • Watch Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 3 Fight Weigh-In Livestream on Netflix
    Watch Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 3 Fight Weigh-In Livestream on Netflix
  • Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 3: Fight Week Press Conference Live Stream from MSG
    Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 3: Fight Week Press Conference Live Stream from MSG
  • Mr. Olympia 2022 Bodybuilding Live Stream, How to Watch, Start Time and Results
    Mr. Olympia 2022 Bodybuilding Live Stream, How to Watch, Start Time and Results
  • Video: 24/7 Pacquiao vs. Rios: Episode 3 Finale
    Video: 24/7 Pacquiao vs. Rios: Episode 3 Finale

Secondary Sidebar




Archives

Search

Footer

Categories

  • Announcements
  • Featured
  • Interviews
  • News
  • Opinion Articles
  • Pictures and Photos
  • Profiles
  • Submitted Articles
  • Uncategorized
  • Videos
Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy

Copyright © 2025 Nowboxing.com

%d