Canelo Alvarez vs. Edgar Berlanga in Las Vegas
Canelo Álvarez defended his unified WBC, WBA and WBO super middleweight titles against Edgar Berlanga on September 14, 2024, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The matchup was promoted around the Mexico–Puerto Rico rivalry, but the result came down to the fighters’ work in the ring.
The matchup
Álvarez entered after a unanimous-decision win over Jaime Munguía. Berlanga was unbeaten at 22-0 and earned a title opportunity after victories including a sixth-round stoppage of Padraig McCrory. Berlanga’s early career included 16 consecutive first-round knockouts, but that streak had ended years before this title fight.
Official result
Álvarez dropped Berlanga and won by unanimous decision. The judges scored it 118-109 twice and 117-110, allowing Canelo to retain his three titles. PBC’s official report records the scores and title defenses.
After the fight
The win kept Álvarez among the division’s leading champions. Berlanga remained competitive through the distance but suffered his first professional defeat. Predictions about a rivalry or rematch should be distinguished from confirmed negotiations.
Álvarez’s victory extended his title reign, while Berlanga’s unbeaten record ended after 22 wins. The scorecards were wide, though Berlanga lasted the full 12 rounds after being dropped. That difference between a decisive points result and a stoppage is part of the fight’s record; possible rematches remained unconfirmed after the bout.
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