The highly anticipated fight between Canelo Alvarez and Edgar Berlanga has finally concluded, with the Mexican fighter winning by unanimous decision. In the third round, Canelo knocked Berlanga down, which intensified the bout, but ultimately, it was Canelo’s experience and skill that dominated the fight and defended his Unified Super Middleweight World Title.
Berlanga appeared enthusiastic throughout the match, but his lack of experience was evident as he struggled to land effective body shots on the Mexican. His punches simply couldn’t reach Canelo’s body. In contrast, Canelo was able to land powerful blows, not just to Berlanga’s face but also to his liver area on multiple occasions.
By the start of the tenth round, Canelo’s superiority was clear, with over 170 punches landed compared to Berlanga’s 108. The Puerto Rican fighter was particularly vulnerable to Canelo’s right uppercuts. The damage to Berlanga’s face wasn’t severe, with only a few cuts, but it was noticeably swollen from the punches.
At the end of the fight, the boxers embraced. Canelo Alvarez offered some advice to Berlanga on how to continue growing in his career, while Berlanga expressed his gratitude and praise. There was a palpable sense of respect between the two fighters.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – SEPTEMBER 14: WBC/WBA/WBO super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez (R) punches Edgar Berlanga during the ninth round of a title fight at T-Mobile Arena on September 14, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Steve Marcus/Getty Images)
Results and Video Highlights
Canelo Alvarez’s dominance was evident, as he won most of the rounds. Although he lost the first round 9-10 and the final round 9-10, he scored a total of 118 points compared to Edgar Berlanga’s 109. Berlanga lost the third round 8-10.
Canelo’s record remains solid, with this victory over Berlanga pushing his total to 62 wins. It’s his fifth straight victory since suffering a loss to Dmitry Bivol in 2022 at the same venue, the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Fight Earnings for Alvarez and Berlanga
For his loss, Puerto Rican fighter Edgar Berlanga received a paycheck of $7 million, one of the largest of his career. Meanwhile, Canelo Alvarez is set to earn between $30 and $35 million for his victory.
