Author: Clian Sarino
Photo Credit: Steve Marcus/Getty Images
On September 14, 2024, the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas witnessed a boxing spectacle like no other. The stage was set for a dramatic showdown between the seasoned champion Canelo Alvarez and the undefeated rising star Edgar Berlanga. Canelo, known for his agility and prowess, had to make significant adjustments to his weight to ensure a fair fight against the younger and hungrier Berlanga.
These two Mexican boxers faced each other in a one-of-a-kind battle! Canelo Alvarez successfully defended his unified super middleweight championship title with a unanimous decision victory over Edgar Berlanga. The judges scored the fight 117-110, 118-109, and 118-109 in Canelo’s favor.
Fighter Profiles: Canelo’s Legacy And Berlanga’s Rising Star
Canelo Alvarez boasts a professional record of 62 wins, 2 losses, and 2 draws, with 39 knockouts. Renowned for his agility and powerful counterpunches, he is considered one of the greatest pound-for-pound boxers. Alvarez has held world titles in super middleweight, junior middleweight, middleweight, and light heavyweight.
While Edgar Berlanga’s record is 22 wins and 1 loss (22-1-0), with 17 wins by knockout. He is famous for his explosive knockout punch and aggressive approach. Berlanga was previously undefeated before facing Álvarez.
Opening Round: Aggressive Start And Tactical Adjustments
In the opening round, both fighters came out aggressively, with Berlanga appearing noticeably larger than Canelo as they circled each other in the center of the ring. Despite the size difference, Canelo managed to land a few jabs early on but found it challenging due to Berlanga’s height advantage. Standing at 6-1, Berlanga towered over Canelo, who is 5-7 ½. Despite Berlanga’s taunting in the first round, Canelo remained undeterred, launching a powerful right-hand combination that found its mark on Berlanga. The round concluded with Canelo taking the upper hand.
Round 3 Knockdown: Turning Point In Canelo’s Dominance
In the second and third rounds, the fight reached its peak intensity as both fighters exchanged powerful blows. Despite Canelo being the smaller fighter, he exhibited remarkable aggression, countering Berlanga’s height advantage with well-placed body shots and uppercuts. A key moment came in Round 3 when Canelo landed a powerful left hook, knocking Berlanga down. This knockdown and Canelo’s relentless performance led to a unanimous decision victory.
In Round 5, Canelo Alvarez gained momentum and aggressively attacked Edgar Berlanga, landing a powerful uppercut despite Berlanga’s defensive maneuvers. Berlanga countered with a right hook, but Canelo’s dominance continued into Round 6, where he maintained the pressure and forced Berlanga into a defensive stance.
By Round 7, Canelo was firmly in control. In Round 8, intense exchanges included a warning for Berlanga due to a headbutt. Canelo’s aggressive tactics persisted, and by Round 9, a significant right hand from Canelo further demonstrated his superiority. Despite Berlanga’s efforts to fight back in Round 10, Canelo’s dominance remained evident through the final rounds.
Canelo’s Mastery: A Decisive Victory
In the end, Canelo Alvarez didn’t deliver the promised knockout, but he still managed to impress the fans in the arena, showcasing his strength and dominance. This win marked Alvarez’s fifth consecutive decision victory and the fourth straight fight in which he scored a knockdown—showing that this guy is absolutely a MONSTER in the ring.
