Emanuel Muniz got the victory at Power Slap 20, but if you ask him, the job still feels unfinished.
The Power Slap veteran earned a unanimous decision win over Wallace, extending his long-standing reputation as one of the sport’s toughest and most experienced competitors. Yet despite securing the result, Muniz left the stage wanting something more.
“I was hoping for a knockout. I’m a little bit disappointed in myself that I didn’t get the knockout.”
While Muniz admitted his opponent deserves credit for surviving three rounds, he made it clear that a victory was always the expectation.
“I knew I would be in the win column tonight.”
A Veteran Who Will Fight Anyone, Anywhere
Few athletes in Power Slap have been around longer than Muniz.
Having competed since the early days of the sport, he has fought across multiple weight classes and continues to maintain the same mentality that has defined his entire career.
“Anytime, any weight, anywhere, anytime, I’m him.”
Muniz revealed that he was even willing to step in on extremely short notice for a light heavyweight matchup when another fighter failed to make weight.
According to him, taking risks has never been an issue.
“Like I said, anytime, any weight, any place, anytime, I’ll stand on that.”
Despite currently viewing welterweight as his natural division, Muniz says he remains open to competing virtually anywhere between lightweight and light heavyweight.
Muniz Believed the Matchup Was a Mismatch
Although Wallace managed to survive all three rounds, Muniz never believed the matchup was particularly competitive.
In his eyes, the gap in experience and skill was evident from the beginning.
“I don’t think he belonged on stage with me.”
Still, Muniz gave Wallace credit for absorbing three strikes and making it to the judges’ scorecards.
“I’ll give it to him. He took three slaps.”
Ring Rust and a Chip on His Shoulder
After spending time away from competition, Muniz admitted he didn’t feel like the same version of himself that fans have become accustomed to seeing.
The performance may have resulted in a victory, but Muniz believes there were factors working against him entering the event.
“I think it was a lot different for me in this one.”
Among those frustrations were his placement on the card and the opponent he was assigned.
“I felt disrespected by the opponent I was given.”
Muniz explained that the situation gave him extra motivation heading into fight night.
“It was a chip on my shoulder going into this one.”
No Interest in Another Kale Chris Fight
One name that continues to follow Muniz is former rival Kale Chris.
However, Muniz made it abundantly clear that he sees no reason to revisit that rivalry.
“There’s no reason.”
After already defeating Chris twice, Muniz believes the chapter is closed.
“What’s there left to prove?”
Still One of the Toughest Men in Power Slap
One thing Muniz remains extremely confident about is his durability.
Despite competing across multiple weight classes and facing some of the sport’s hardest hitters, he believes nobody has ever come close to truly hurting him.
“Nobody’s ever gotten close to knocking me out.”
And he doesn’t expect that to change anytime soon.
“Nobody will get close to knocking me out.”
Whether the opportunity comes at 155 pounds, 170 pounds, or even 205 pounds, Muniz says he remains ready.
“155 to 205, we’re game.”
Muniz Says This May Be His Final Run
While the competitive fire still burns, Muniz acknowledged that his time in Power Slap may be entering its final chapter.
The veteran revealed that he has ambitions outside the sport and views this current stretch as potentially his last major run toward championship gold.
“I’m pretty much on my last run.”
That doesn’t necessarily mean retirement forever.
Muniz made it clear he still loves Power Slap and remains grateful for everything the organization has provided him throughout his career.
“I absolutely love Power Slap.”
For now, however, his focus is simple:
make one final push toward a championship.
“I want to make my run towards the title and do other things.”
The Mission Remains the Same
At Power Slap 20, Emanuel Muniz got the result he expected.
The knockout may not have come, but the victory did.
And while questions remain about what division he ultimately belongs in and how many fights are left in his career, one thing hasn’t changed:
Muniz remains willing to fight anyone, at any weight, at any time.
And as long as he’s still competing, he’s convinced nobody is going to stop him.