Canelo Alvarez is gearing up for his eighth defense of a super middleweight title as he prepares to face Edgar Berlanga on Saturday, Sept. 14 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The highly anticipated match will be available on Prime Video PPV at 8 p.m. ET.
Alvarez, with a record of 61-2-2 and 39 KOs, claimed his first super middleweight title by defeating Callum Smith in December 2020. He later solidified his position as the undisputed champion by overcoming Caleb Plant in November 2021. Despite successfully defending his title four times, Alvarez was stripped of the IBF belt in July after opting to face Berlanga instead of the IBF's No. 1 mandatory challenger, William Scull.
The upcoming Alvarez-Berlanga fight will be a showdown for the WBC, WBO, and WBA titles, with the lineal championship also up for grabs. Alvarez, hailing from Jalisco, Mexico, is fresh off a unanimous decision victory against Jaime Munguia in May and a dominant win over Jermell Charlo in September last year.
On the same card, Ersilandy Lara (30-3-3, 18 KOs) will defend his WBA middleweight title against two-division champion Danny Garcia. Lara, aged 41 and originally from Guantanamo, Cuba, will face Garcia, 36, from Philadelphia, in what promises to be an exciting matchup.
Berlanga, with a record of 22-0 and 17 KOs, is known for his impressive start to his career, securing 16 consecutive first-round knockout victories. The 27-year-old Brooklyn native will be stepping into his first title fight and PPV event, adding to the anticipation surrounding the event.
Boxing enthusiasts can catch the main card on Prime PPV starting at 8 p.m. ET, with the fight also available for streaming on DAZN PPV. The event will feature a range of exciting matchups, including title fights and bouts between top contenders in the sport.
As the boxing world eagerly awaits the Alvarez-Berlanga clash, fans can expect a night filled with high-stakes action and memorable moments in the ring.
