ESPN's Mike Coppinger first reported today that Munguia and Bruno Surace have agreed to a rematch which will take place on May 3 in Saudi Arabia, with the fight being part of a Riyadh Season card headlined by Canelo Alvarez vs William Scull for the undisputed super middleweight title.
Minutes later, Ring Magazine confirmed the news in their own post, proclaiming the fight was a done deal.
In their first meeting, Surace (26-0-2, 5 KOs) landed one of the biggest upsets in recent memory with a sixth round knockout of Munguia on Dec. 14. Surace's knockout win over Munguia was voted the Upset of the Year by ESPN and The Ring.
Here is everything you need to know ahead of Jamie Munguia vs Bruno Surace.
When is Jaime Munguia vs Bruno Surace?
- Date: Saturday, May 3rd, 2025
- Time: 10 PM ET / 7 PM PT.
Jaime Munguia and Bruno Surace are scheduled to face off in a rematch on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025, at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The fight will be a co-featured attraction on the Canelo Alvarez vs. William Scull Riyadh Season card. The ring walks are expected to start around 10 PM ET / 7 PM PT.
What has been said?
"Fighting as the co-main event on a Canelo card is an incredible opportunity," Surace (26-0-2, 5 knockouts) told The Ring. "It's a real honor to see my name among such prestigious fighters, and to step into the ring just before the main event is truly exciting.
"I'm really motivated for this rematch—I'm excited to face Munguia again. He's a champion and a great fighter, and these kinds of experiences help you grow. I'm not the same man I was yesterday. I know he'll be coming for revenge, and together we're going to give the fans a great fight."
In the first fight, back in December, Surace was losing before he found a thundering one-punch knockout out of nowhere to ice the Mexican and stun the home crowd. That win was subsequently named The Ring's Upset of The Year.
"I never stopped believing in myself at any point in that fight," he said. "A bout is 10-rounds, and at this level, the momentum can shift in a single moment—we know it's all about the small details. I had been seeing the opening for a few rounds, and you could tell I was trying to land it.
"In the sixth round, it connected—and that's how the world discovered Brunello! I'm determined to keep writing the story of the Frenchman who always believed in himself."
The win vaulted him not just into The Ring's ratings but also got him significant attention that he hadn't previously received.
"For many people, it was the first time they saw me fight," he said. "I received a lot of love and kindness, and it really touched me.
"The hardest part is staying grounded and getting straight back to work—because the rematch is coming fast. This is the level I want to stay at, and where I want to keep improving."
And to that end, he is determined to show that the first win wasn't a one off.
"I'm confident in the victory because I've seen flaws in his game, and as the fight went on, I felt more comfortable and at ease in my gloves," he explained. "We've prepared accordingly, taking into account both the scale of the event and the opponent.
"We're approaching this fight with a great deal of confidence and determination."
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