Canelo vs Berlanga Results fight: Live updates, how to watch Saturday’s fight

Canelo Alvarez clinched a clear unanimous decision victory over Edgar Berlanga at T-Mobile Arena in a 12-round super middleweight bout. Although Alvarez had predicted a knockout, he ultimately won with scores of 117-110, 118-109, and 118-109. Alvarez knocked Berlanga down with a left hook in the third round, but Berlanga managed to recover and finish the fight. Alvarez’s speed and aggression proved too much for Berlanga, who struggled despite his size advantage. Canelo’s record improves to 62-2-2, while Berlanga’s unbeaten streak ends, bringing his record to 22-1.

Canelo’s Career Losses and Criticisms

Canelo Alvarez’s career losses include a unanimous decision defeat to Dmitrii Bivol in 2022 and a majority decision loss to Floyd Mayweather in 2013. His net worth is estimated at $275 million. Alvarez faces criticism for allegedly avoiding high-profile opponents like David Benavidez and Terence Crawford, with promoter Turki Alalshikh suggesting Alvarez prefers easier fights after his loss to Bivol.

Erislandy Lara def. Danny Garcia by TKO (Round 9)

Erislandy Lara retained his WBA middleweight title with a ninth-round TKO over Danny Garcia. Despite the win, the fight was met with boos from the crowd. Lara’s record improves to 31-3-3, while Garcia’s drops to 37-4.

Caleb Plant def. Trevor McCumby by TKO (Round 9)

Caleb Plant rebounded from previous losses to Canelo and Benavidez with a ninth-round TKO victory over Trevor McCumby. Plant, who had been knocked down in the fourth round, regained control and overwhelmed McCumby with a flurry of punches, leading to the referee stopping the fight. Plant’s record is now 23-2.

Rolando Romero def. Manuel Jaimes by Unanimous Decision

Rolando Romero won a 10-round super lightweight bout against Manuel Jaimes by unanimous decision. Romero dominated throughout, with judges scoring it 99-91 across the board. Romero improves to 16-2, while Jaimes drops to 16-2-1.

Ricardo Salas def. Roiman Villa by KO (Round 3)

Ricardo Salas, known as the “Magic Man,” knocked out Roiman Villa in the third round with a powerful right hand. Salas’s record is now 20-2-2, while Villa falls to 26-3 after being unable to beat the count.

Geo Lopez def. Ricky Medina Jr. by Unanimous Decision

In their eight-round super featherweight bout, Geo Lopez dominated Ricky Medina Jr., dropping him in the final round. All three judges scored the fight 80-71 in favor of Lopez, who remains unbeaten at 17-0. Medina’s record is now 15-3.

Bek Nurmaganbet def. Joshua Conley by TKO (Round 2)

Kazakh southpaw Bek Nurmaganbet secured a second-round TKO victory over Joshua Conley, marking his 10th knockout. Nurmaganbet’s record improves to 12-0, while Conley’s falls to 17-7-1 after his fourth consecutive loss.

Canelo Alvarez vs. Edgar Berlanga – Main Event Info

• Date: Saturday
• Main Card Start Time: 8 p.m. ET
• Main Event Time: Approx. 11 p.m. ET
• Location: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas
• How to Watch: DAZN or PPV.COM for $89.99

Canelo Alvarez will defend his WBC, WBA, and WBO super middleweight titles against Edgar Berlanga in the main event.