Angel Munoz FIGHT TALK WITH YOUR BOY THE WHATS NEXT KID interview

In the Angel Munoz FIGHT TALK WITH YOUR BOY THE WHATS NEXT KID interview on MILLIONS, the boxer said he wants another fight with David Whitmire after learning from his first loss on a Premier Boxing Champions card. Munoz also discussed three subsequent wins, the LA Elite’s narrow Team Boxing League playoff exit and six weeks of sparring with Janibek.

What did Angel Munoz learn from his first loss to David Whitmire?

Angel Munoz said his first loss showed him that he needed to start faster and find a better answer to David Whitmire’s jab. Whitmire had length and a particularly strong jab, Munoz said, while Munoz found his own rhythm too late in their fight on a Premier Boxing Champions card in New York.

Munoz has watched the fight many times. He said the defeat hurt, but reviewing it gave him specific work to take back to the gym. Munoz summed up the timing problem this way:

I should have started the way I ended the fight

He had not previously faced an opponent whose jab presented the same difficulty. Since then, he said, he has worked on getting away from that punch and has performed better against taller fighters. Starting slowly remained a concern: Munoz said he made the same mistake in a later fight in February and resolved to start stronger.

The physical return to training was easier than rebuilding his confidence. Munoz said he generally goes back to the gym during the week of a fight or the following week, unless an injury keeps him out. After the loss, he wanted another opportunity to show his improvement rather than let the result define him.

Does Angel Munoz want a David Whitmire rematch, and what is next?

Angel Munoz wants a David Whitmire rematch, but he said Whitmire won their first fight fairly and has no immediate reason to grant one. Munoz hopes to build his standing at welterweight, potentially win a title and give Whitmire a reason to meet him again. He is also weighing major fight offers.

Building a case for another Whitmire fight

Munoz described Whitmire as respectful and sportsmanlike. He believes winning a rematch would show how much he has improved since their first meeting, but said it may take a higher ranking or an interim title to make the fight attractive to Whitmire.

Three wins and the next opportunity

Munoz said he won three fights against tough opponents this year and gained further experience through a full Team Boxing League season. He wants to keep moving up without accepting a bout before he is prepared for it. At the time of the conversation, he was staying in shape rather than doing hard training, looking toward another fight the following year. His gym was also moving to a larger location in San Bernardino, California.

What did Angel Munoz say about the LA Elite in Team Boxing League?

Angel Munoz said Team Boxing League gave him demanding rounds and valuable experience after just 10 amateur fights. His LA Elite team reached the playoffs but lost to Las Vegas by one or two points in the first round. He would like to return to the LA Elite next season.

One-round fights and a close playoff loss

Munoz said the league’s single-round bouts feel like entering the 12th round because fighters must work immediately. He described facing a mix of undefeated, experienced, young and retired opponents. The format, he said, offers competitive work as well as a way for fighters to become better known.

He felt the LA Elite had pulled off upsets and delivered strong performances. Munoz thought difficulty finding consistent heavyweights cost the team points, though he emphasized that teammates remained supportive when results went against them. He said the shared encouragement made boxing feel more like a team sport.

Staying with the LA Elite

Munoz said the LA Elite brought him into the league and he intends to stay with them as long as possible. He named Manny Robles as the head coach and Robles’s son as an assistant coach. Munoz also called Philly Smoke a tough team, although the LA Elite did not face them that season; he said Miami went on to win.

How is Angel Munoz changing his boxing and pursuing a title?

Angel Munoz is working to start fights faster and throw his southpaw rear hand more decisively. He also wants to turn his North Carolina state title into a step toward a higher-level belt and, eventually, a world title. Those goals follow a childhood ambition to become a professional athlete.

From an NFL ambition to boxing

Munoz said he once expected to play in the National Football League (NFL). When football did not work out, boxing became his route toward professional sport. He credits his progress to motivation and dedication rather than natural talent, and said he continued despite starting at an age some people considered late.

A southpaw adjustment in Oceanside

His coaches have repeatedly urged him to throw his rear hand straight and put more of his hips into the punch. Munoz said he has worked on making that shot a bigger part of his boxing.

In a recent fight on ProBox TV in Oceanside, which Munoz called his hometown, he expected a five-and-one opponent from Guanajuato, Mexico, to press forward. Instead, the fighter waited to counter and landed clean shots early. Munoz said he adjusted by boxing more on the back foot and using his jab to set up his work.

From a state title toward world belts

Munoz called his North Carolina state title a small taste of his larger goal. He would like another title that could help him enter the rankings, mentioning WBC Latino, WBC Silver and interim titles as possibilities. His ambition goes beyond one world belt: Munoz said becoming undisputed carries particular weight when there are multiple belts.

What did Angel Munoz say about sparring Janibek and meeting Lomachenko?

Angel Munoz said he spent about six weeks sparring Janibek while Janibek prepared to fight Lara. Though Munoz now fights at 147 pounds, the camp wanted someone who could box and move around the ring. During that camp, Munoz also met Lomachenko when the fighter came to watch sparring.

Six weeks of work with Janibek

The sparring took place at Brickhouse in Los Angeles. Munoz said Janibek hit hard and was surprisingly fast for his size, forcing Munoz to stay mobile and work throughout their sessions. Munoz had previously fought at 160 pounds, but described this as demanding experience against a larger fighter.

Lomachenko watching sparring

Meeting Lomachenko mattered to Munoz because he is a southpaw who has spent considerable time watching and studying Lomachenko’s fights and highlights. He said Lomachenko’s visit to the gym was an exciting part of the camp.

Who has Angel Munoz sparred, and what does he expect from his coaches?

Angel Munoz said Southern California has given him access to sparring with experienced boxers, including Vergil Ortiz, Serhii Bohachuk, Fernando Vargas Jr. and Giovani Santillan. He also said his coaches give him direct criticism, including an honest assessment when he is behind in a fight.

Munoz said he had one sparring session with Ortiz, rather than a full camp. He also described work at Robert Garcia’s gym and a camp with Vargas Jr. at Capetillo’s gym in Las Vegas. During the Vargas camp, Munoz said they sparred 10 rounds at a time while Vargas’s father and brothers watched.

Finding suitable work can be difficult when an opponent is not preparing to face a southpaw, Munoz said. He values coaches who tell him when a tactic needs to change and who will say plainly if he is losing on the cards. Munoz described himself as receptive to that criticism.

Who is Angel Munoz?

Angel “Machete” Munoz is a professional boxer from Fayetteville, North Carolina. He is known for a sharp boxing style and aggressive pressure, built on a disciplined approach to the sport.