Berlanga, who recovered from the knockdown and displayed great resilience, acknowledged the power of his opponent after the fight. “I’ll say he hits the hardest for sure,” Berlanga said during his post-fight interview.

“One of the fighters who hit very hard was [Roamer Alexis] Angulo, he’s a Cuban guy, and he punched very hard too. I’d say both of them were about the same, but with Canelo, I was just mentally ready for his shots. I already told myself, ‘I know I’m going to get hit, I know I’m going to get hit on my chin,’ but I’ve got to bite down on my mouthpiece and push.” Berlanga added.

The impact of Canelo’s punch was undeniable. “Look what happened in the third round,” Berlanga recalled. “I got hit with a left hook. We had been practicing in camp the whole time, keeping my right hand to my chin, and I wound up for this move, and he connected right on my chin. It comes with boxing. The greats got dropped, got hurt, but it’s about how you come back.”

An Uncertain Future for Berlanga

Berlanga has yet to announce his next steps in the boxing world. Meanwhile, Canelo is gearing up for his next challenge. The Mexican champion is expected to defend his super middleweight titles in May, possibly against William Scull, the International Boxing Federation (IBF) champion, as he aims to regain his undisputed status.

The fight against Berlanga reaffirmed the power and skill of Canelo Alvarez, solidifying his dominance in the super middleweight division and his position as one of the greatest boxers in the world.

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.

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.

[Watch Canelo Alvarez vs Edgar Berlanga online in the US on DAZN]

Canelo Alvarez is set to return to the ring. Fresh off a dominant victory over Jaime Munguia, Alvarez looks to keep his momentum going. With an astounding record of 61 wins (39 by knockout), 2 losses, and 2 draws in 65 professional bouts, the reigning champion remains one of boxing’s biggest attractions.

This time, Canelo will face a new challenge in Edgar Berlanga, an undefeated rising star with a 22-0 record (17 by knockout). Berlanga is confident he can upset the man many regard as the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world. A win against Alvarez would be career-defining for Berlanga, but he’ll need to bring his A-game in what promises to be a high-stakes showdown.

When will the Canelo Alvarez vs Edgar Berlanga fight take place?

The 2024 boxing match between Canelo Alvarez and Edgar Berlanga in the super middleweight division will take place this Saturday, September 14 at 8:00 PM (ET).

Canelo Alvarez vs Edgar Berlanga: Time by State in the USA

ET: 8:00 PM
CT: 7:00 PM
MT: 6:00 PM
PT: 5:00 PM

How to watch Canelo Alvarez vs Edgar Berlanga in the USA

You can watch this 2024 super middle weight boxing fight between Canelo Alvarez and Edgar Berlanga on DAZN PPV.

“Canelo” Álvarez did an interview with Molusco TV and admitted that, given his “beef” with De la Hoya, he would have loved to have faced the former boxer: “Yes (I would have liked to fight him), to give him a beating as well, but I don’t even want to mention his name. He’s in love with me, what else can I say? He talks about other things, but in the end, he closes (talking about me),” Álvarez stated.

Álvarez and De la Hoya had a falling out when Golden Boy Promotions used to promote the prized Mexican fighter. Since their “breakup,” neither has had kind things to say about the other.

Óscar de la Hoya Responds to “Canelo” Álvarez

The Golden Boy of boxing was quick to hit back at Álvarez and Berlanga on social media: “I’m the king of PPV and the fight (Canelo Álvarez vs Edgar Berlanga) won’t surpass 100,000 homes. No one is going to pay $90 for this boring fight. I’m just stating the facts, as always,” De la Hoya tweeted.

Edgar Berlanga also did not mince words when responding to De la Hoya: “And I want to say something, too: fk Oscar De La Hoya too,” Berlanga said. “That motherf****r, he’s always—he keeps talking and talking. We’re gonna smack him when we see him. He’s got to stop. He’s trying to fk up the event.”

According to a Marca report, both fighters are set to take home substantial purses for their bout. Canelo Alvarez is expected to make between $30 to $35 million, plus 50-80% of the PPV revenue.

Edgar Berlanga is reported to be earning between $500,000 and $700,000, with additional earnings from the PPV boost, giving him the payday of his career.

Canelo Alvarez vs. Edgar Berlanga Full Fight Card

The fight card for Canelo Alvarez vs. Edgar Berlanga on Saturday, September 14th features the following major attractions:

• Canelo Alvarez vs. Edgar Berlanga: For Alvarez’s WBC, WBA, and WBO super middleweight titles
• Erislandy Lara vs. Danny Garcia: For Lara’s WBA world middleweight title
• Caleb Plant vs. Trevor McCumby: Super middleweight
• Rolando Romero vs. Manuel Jaimes: Super lightweight
• Stephen Fulton vs. Carlos Castro: Featherweight