Mexican superstar and multiple weight champion Saul “Canelo” Alvarez defends his WBA, WBC, and WBO super middleweight titles on Mexican Independence weekend against undefeated American Edgar Berlanga at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The former undisputed super middleweight champ is a runaway favorite in this first fight since the IBF stripped him of their title for failing to fight their mandatory challenger, William Scull.
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Boxing: WBA, WBC, WBO Super Middleweight Championship
Where to watch: DAZN, Prime (PPV)
Venue: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas
Date: 15.09.2024 06:00
Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez
The middleweight king is on four consecutive wins after a failed bid to dethrone Dmitry Bivol at light heavyweight in May 2022. Aged 34, Canelo has won several championships, from light middleweight to light heavyweight. He has also held unified titles in several weight classes and is currently the super middleweight champ. Ranked at number four by The Ring Magazine in the pound-for-pound peckings, Alvarez is the first and only boxer to gain undisputed status at super middleweight. His dominance is illustrated by the fact that he will be making the eighth defense of at least one super middleweight strap this weekend. Canelo’s resume includes wins over Caleb Plant, Gennady Golovkin, Jermell Charlo, Sergey Kovalev, and Shane Mosley.
Tale of the Tapes
- Age: 34
- Height: 5’7”
- Weight: 168lbs (76kg)
- Reach: 70.5”
- Record: 61-2-2 (Draw)
Edgar Berlanga
Brooklyn-born Edgar Berlanga stopped Padraig McCrory in the sixth round last February to earn a TKO for the first time in five bouts. The undefeated boxer started his pro career with sixteen consecutive victories by first-round knockout but went on a run of five decisions before finishing McCrory. The NABO super middleweight champ will be fighting in his first PPV event.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 27
- Height: 6’1’’
- Reach: 73”
- Weight: 168lbs (76kg)
- Record: 22-0
Betting Odds
Saul Alvarez is 3.60 to win by decision on Bet365. A double chance of a win or draw for the underdog Edgar Berlanga is priced at 7.5 on 1XBET. Over 8.5 is available at 1.82 odds on Betway with the under priced at 1.81. Bet365 prices fight to go the distance at 3.05. Read more here.
Bet on Canelo Alvarez vs. Edgar Berlanga with Bet365
