The highly anticipated matchup between Canelo Álvarez and Edgar Berlanga promises to be an electrifying contest in the world of boxing. Canelo, the undisputed super middleweight champion and boxing legend, brings years of experience, power, and technical skill to the ring. With his sharp counterpunching, elite defense, and relentless pressure, Canelo has dominated multiple weight classes and is considered one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the sport.
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On the other hand, Edgar Berlanga, the young knockout artist from Puerto Rico, has captured the attention of boxing fans with his ferocious power. Berlanga burst onto the scene with an incredible streak of first-round knockouts, showcasing his raw ability to finish fights early. As a rising star in the super middleweight division, he seeks to prove himself against the very best.
This fight represents a clash of experience versus youth, with Canelo looking to further cement his legacy, while Berlanga aims to make a statement by dethroning the champion. Fans can expect a battle of contrasting styles, as Canelo’s polished technique will be tested against Berlanga’s explosive power. It’s a fight that could mark a turning point for both men’s careers.
While there was never a question whether Berlanga had the commercial potential to one day share the ring with Alvarez, the opportunity came much faster than anyone would have anticipated. After opening his career with a notable streak of first-round knockouts in his first 16 fights, Berlanga struggled at times in decision wins over his next five fights and parted ways mutually with original promoter Top Rank.
To Berlanga's credit, he quickly signed with Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Sport and reunited with trainer Marc Farrait. In February, he also began a new knockout streak by stopping unbeaten Padraig McCrory in the sixth round and has shown zero signs of fear when facing off or trading barbs with Alvarez on the build to the fight.
It's going to be a big fight Saturday and it's gonna be something amazing. We're going to make history and become legends, Berlanga said. It means everything to be in this position. I'm not supposed to be here. I've been doubted since before I turned pro. But I knew that I was bound to end up in this position.
The experience gap between the two fighters simply can't be overlooked as Alvarez has nearly twice as many career knockouts as Berlanga has victories. But even though Alvarez has been installed as high as a 20-to-1 betting favorite, Berlanga has a few things going his way in this matchup, including everything from youth and a 5.5-inch height advantage to his confident swagger and a reputation as being a big puncher.
I'm a knockout artist. Every fighter wants the knockout, Berlanga said. We know that he's a legend and we can't just go swing for the fences. We have to do it the right way. Sixth-round knockout, that's what we're going for. But we're ready for all 12 rounds if we have to.
Just two years ago, it became a popular opinion to openly question whether Alvarez was slowing down with age, particularly throughout a three-fight stretch against Dmitri Bivol (Alvarez's first loss since 2013) and in decision wins over Gennadiy Golovkin (in their trilogy) and John Ryder. But the hand injury, which limited his training during that stretch, appeared to be the true culprit as Alvarez has bounced back with authoritative wins over Jermell Charlo and Munguia to help him keep pace among the pound-for-pound top 10.
I just want to show everyone that I'm still the best, Alvarez said. I still love this sport. When I stop loving it, you'll know. I love my routine and I love going to the gym every day.
To Berlanga, the fight is about even more than proving his critics wrong or establishing himself, for the first time, among the true elite in the sport.
I could be the face of Puerto Rican boxing after Saturday night, Berlanga said. I've wanted that for many years and now it's my turn to do it.
Fight card, odds Saul Canelo Alvarez (c) -1800 vs. Edgar Berlanga +900, WBC, WBA and WBO super middleweight titles Erislandy Lara (c) -250 vs. Danny Garcia +205, WBA middleweight title Caleb Plant -1400 vs. Trevor McCumby +750, super middleweights Rolando Romero -250 vs. Manuel Jaimes +205, junior welterweights Stephen Fulton -900 vs. Carlos Castro +550, featherweights
Where to watch Date: Sept. 14 Location: T-Mobile Arena -- Las Vegas Start time: 8 p.m. ET How to watch: Prime PPV (Price: $89.95)
Prediction Make no mistake, Berlanga possesses both the size and power to be a problem for Alvarez, particularly should the decorated champion take him lightly or get lured into a bit of a scrap early on. But, really, those scenarios would represent the extreme, best-case scenario for Berlanga and would require of him a certain level of smarts and craft that he has yet to put together in a single fight.
Until Alvarez shows up old in a big fight, it's hard to imagine that happening. Alvarez is not only so incredibly responsible defensively, and in terms of his head movement, he also owns one of the best chins in the history of the sport and has never been knocked down, even against power punchers like Golovkin, Danny Jacobs and the much larger Bivol.
If the same Alvarez from the Munguia fight just four months ago enters the ring on Saturday, the reality of what he can do as an efficient sharpshooter and counter puncher has all the makings to be way too much for Berlanga to handle.
For everything good you can say about Berlanga as an athlete or as a puncher, he's visibly lacking the kind of poise and adaptability necessary to succeed at this level. And should he fall behind and feel the need to aggressively rally against Alvarez, all it would probably do is speed up his exit from the fight.
Alvarez admitted this week that he carried Munguia for most of their May fight and purposely chose not to finish his Mexican countryman. But given the trash talk between he and Berlanga, that's a scenario that isn't as likely to take place.
Canelo vs. Berlanga is available on ProcastTV PPV in the U.S and Anywhere. The PPV price will be $39.95.
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Click To: Canelo vs Berlanga Tv Channel Anywhare
On the other hand, Edgar Berlanga, the young knockout artist from Puerto Rico, has captured the attention of boxing fans with his ferocious power. Berlanga burst onto the scene with an incredible streak of first-round knockouts, showcasing his raw ability to finish fights early. As a rising star in the super middleweight division, he seeks to prove himself against the very best.
This fight represents a clash of experience versus youth, with Canelo looking to further cement his legacy, while Berlanga aims to make a statement by dethroning the champion. Fans can expect a battle of contrasting styles, as Canelo’s polished technique will be tested against Berlanga’s explosive power. It’s a fight that could mark a turning point for both men’s careers.
While there was never a question whether Berlanga had the commercial potential to one day share the ring with Alvarez, the opportunity came much faster than anyone would have anticipated. After opening his career with a notable streak of first-round knockouts in his first 16 fights, Berlanga struggled at times in decision wins over his next five fights and parted ways mutually with original promoter Top Rank.
To Berlanga's credit, he quickly signed with Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Sport and reunited with trainer Marc Farrait. In February, he also began a new knockout streak by stopping unbeaten Padraig McCrory in the sixth round and has shown zero signs of fear when facing off or trading barbs with Alvarez on the build to the fight.
It's going to be a big fight Saturday and it's gonna be something amazing. We're going to make history and become legends, Berlanga said. It means everything to be in this position. I'm not supposed to be here. I've been doubted since before I turned pro. But I knew that I was bound to end up in this position.
The experience gap between the two fighters simply can't be overlooked as Alvarez has nearly twice as many career knockouts as Berlanga has victories. But even though Alvarez has been installed as high as a 20-to-1 betting favorite, Berlanga has a few things going his way in this matchup, including everything from youth and a 5.5-inch height advantage to his confident swagger and a reputation as being a big puncher.
I'm a knockout artist. Every fighter wants the knockout, Berlanga said. We know that he's a legend and we can't just go swing for the fences. We have to do it the right way. Sixth-round knockout, that's what we're going for. But we're ready for all 12 rounds if we have to.
Just two years ago, it became a popular opinion to openly question whether Alvarez was slowing down with age, particularly throughout a three-fight stretch against Dmitri Bivol (Alvarez's first loss since 2013) and in decision wins over Gennadiy Golovkin (in their trilogy) and John Ryder. But the hand injury, which limited his training during that stretch, appeared to be the true culprit as Alvarez has bounced back with authoritative wins over Jermell Charlo and Munguia to help him keep pace among the pound-for-pound top 10.
I just want to show everyone that I'm still the best, Alvarez said. I still love this sport. When I stop loving it, you'll know. I love my routine and I love going to the gym every day.
To Berlanga, the fight is about even more than proving his critics wrong or establishing himself, for the first time, among the true elite in the sport.
I could be the face of Puerto Rican boxing after Saturday night, Berlanga said. I've wanted that for many years and now it's my turn to do it.
Fight card, odds Saul Canelo Alvarez (c) -1800 vs. Edgar Berlanga +900, WBC, WBA and WBO super middleweight titles Erislandy Lara (c) -250 vs. Danny Garcia +205, WBA middleweight title Caleb Plant -1400 vs. Trevor McCumby +750, super middleweights Rolando Romero -250 vs. Manuel Jaimes +205, junior welterweights Stephen Fulton -900 vs. Carlos Castro +550, featherweights
Where to watch Date: Sept. 14 Location: T-Mobile Arena -- Las Vegas Start time: 8 p.m. ET How to watch: Prime PPV (Price: $89.95)
Prediction Make no mistake, Berlanga possesses both the size and power to be a problem for Alvarez, particularly should the decorated champion take him lightly or get lured into a bit of a scrap early on. But, really, those scenarios would represent the extreme, best-case scenario for Berlanga and would require of him a certain level of smarts and craft that he has yet to put together in a single fight.
Until Alvarez shows up old in a big fight, it's hard to imagine that happening. Alvarez is not only so incredibly responsible defensively, and in terms of his head movement, he also owns one of the best chins in the history of the sport and has never been knocked down, even against power punchers like Golovkin, Danny Jacobs and the much larger Bivol.
If the same Alvarez from the Munguia fight just four months ago enters the ring on Saturday, the reality of what he can do as an efficient sharpshooter and counter puncher has all the makings to be way too much for Berlanga to handle.
For everything good you can say about Berlanga as an athlete or as a puncher, he's visibly lacking the kind of poise and adaptability necessary to succeed at this level. And should he fall behind and feel the need to aggressively rally against Alvarez, all it would probably do is speed up his exit from the fight.
Alvarez admitted this week that he carried Munguia for most of their May fight and purposely chose not to finish his Mexican countryman. But given the trash talk between he and Berlanga, that's a scenario that isn't as likely to take place.