In a shocking upset described as a “real life Rocky” moment, French fighter Bruno Surace delivered a devastating sixth-round knockout to Jaime Munguia in his Tijuana homecoming.
Munguia, a former junior middleweight world champion and top-ranked super middleweight contender, was dominating the fight and had secured a knockdown in the second round. However, Surace, who had never fought outside France and entered the bout with only four knockouts in 27 fights, unleashed a clean right hand that floored Munguia.
Though Munguia got back to his feet, the referee waved off the fight after he stumbled, marking the first knockout loss of his career and sending shockwaves through the boxing world.
The upset, with odds reportedly as wide as 50-to-1, is being hailed as one of the biggest in recent boxing history. Fans and commentators were stunned by the unexpected turn, with Surace’s one-punch comeback earning praise as a contender for “knockout of the year.”
The loss is a significant setback for Munguia, who was eyeing another title shot after a points loss to Canelo Alvarez earlier this year.
Surace, visibly surprised by his victory, credited counterpunching preparation for his success and hinted at a potential rematch, stating middleweight is his natural weight class. The outcome not only rocked the boxing world but also underscored the unpredictability and drama that defines the sport.
