Jaime Munguia vs. Erik Bazinyan: Live round-by-round updates

Jaime Munguia vs. Erik Bazinyan will headline this Friday's Top Rank boxing event, later this evening (Sept. 20) at the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona with the WBO International super middleweight title on the line.

Apart from a closely contested decision loss against Canelo Alvarez in his last outing, Munguia (43-1) has never tasted defeat in his professional career. Seeing as the 27-year-old is in the top ten of the division in all four licensing bodies' rankings, a win this Friday would help him pave his way to another title shot.

Bazinyan (32-0-1) is undefeated in his career. However, in his most recent outing, the 29-year-old was fought to a draw by fellow Canadian Shakeel Phinn. 'BZO' failing to get past Phinn would be a confidence boost for his opponent whose only loss is to Alvarez.

According to ESPN BET Munguia is a -1200 favorite over Bazinyan (+650 underdog) for the matchup.

The fight is now underway. Stick with Sportskeeda for live coverage and play-by-play updates from the fight card.

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Jaime Munguia vs. Erik Bazinyan

Round 1

Bazinyan flicks quick jabs to gauge his opponent's range. Munguia is fainting to see if his Bazynyan would bite.

Both fighters seem to be using the round to get a read on their foe. Either man has yet to land anything of significance. A quick right-hand land for Baiznyan. Another combo lands for the Candian. A left hook by Munguia seems to have hurt Bazinyan.

Our score: 10-9 Munguia.

Round 2

Bazinyan catches Munguia, coming in, with a short left hook. A right hand to the headlands for the Mexican.

The precise jabs of Bazinyan are denying Munguia entry into the pocket. Bazinyan seems to be the more accurate fighter in this round.

Our score: 10-9 Bazinyan.

Round 3

Munguia is starting to pick up his tempo. He is viciously trying to close the distance with his opponent. A nice left hook lands for the Mexcian.

Bazinyan's jabs are landing at will at this point. Munguia connects with an uppercut. He follows it up with two crushing body shots. A small cut appears on the nose of Bazinyan.

Our score: 10-9 Munguia.

Round 4

Munguia unloads a powerful left hook to start the round. As he steps in to follow up on his offense he gets hit with blistering quick jabs.

Munguia forces his opponent into the corner and unloads a flurry to the body. The Mexican is desperately trying to close the distance but his opponent's quick jabs are presenting a real problem.

A good hook on the inside lands for the Mexcian. The Mexican is the more aggressive fighter, but Bazinyan is on point with his jabs.

Our score: 10-9 Bazinyan.

Round 5

Mungiua dials up the intensity. A straight ring lands for Bazinyan. He follows it up with another uppercut. Munguia closes the distance and unloads a flurry to the body and head.

A quick one-two lands for Bazinyan. Mungia is having a hard time landing clean on his opponent.

Our score: 10-9 Bazinyan.

Round 6

Munguia straight away puts pressure on his opponent. He seems to be banking on body shots in hopes of lowering his opponent's guard. A nice one-two to the head lands for the Munguia.

Munguia experts ducks out from his opponent's jab and connects with two body shots on Bazinyan. He once again closes the distance, unloads another flurry, and follows it up with an uppercut.

The momentum seems to be shifting in Munguia's favor.

Our score: 10-9 Munguia.

Round 7

Munguia comes out aggressive. However, Bazinyan is firing back denying his opponent entry into the pocket. Munguia is trying to make this a phone booth fight, realizing he is having much more success in the pocket.

A right hook followed by a left hook up close lands for Munguia. Bazinyan seems stunned.

Now Bazinyan comes back with a one-two combo, but Munguia quickly returns fire unloading a left hook to the body at the end of the round.

Our score: 10-9 Munguia.

Round 8

Munguia straight away is attempting to close distance. He does it and unloads a left hook. But Bazinyan forces his opponent back with a straight right hand.

A left hook followed by a right-hand lands for the Munguia. A nice left-right combo land for the 27-year-old. Bazinyan's reluctance to initiate the action might cost him rounds of the judges' scorecard.

Our score: 10-9 Munguia.

Round 9

Munguia is the aggressor as the ninth round unfolds. However, Bazinya's jabs are still money, as he connects with spectacular precision.

In a significant shift in momentum. Munguia is now on the back foot, with Bazinyan leading the action. Both fighters land simultaneous right hands on each other. He seems to be taking the round in an attempt to refill his gas tank. A straight right to the head lands for Munguia.

Our score: 10-9 Bazinyan.

Round 10

Munguia is back on the front foot in Round 10. He is ferociously closing the distance to work on the body. Munguia explodes to connect with a left hook to the head.

A good combo up close lands to Munguia and Bazinyan fires back with a combo of his own. A left hook lands upstairs for Munguia. Bazinyan seems a bit dazed. Munguia swarms his opponent with a flurry.

A crushing left hook by Munguia wobbles Bazinyan. The Mexican continues his onslaught with a multi-punch combination to the head, which sends his opponent crashing down to the canvas.

Bazinyan fails to survive the count. Munguia is the victor.

Official result: Jaime Munguia def. Erik Bazinyan via KO. (2:36 of Round 10)

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