Canelo Alvarez fell short of his knockout promise.

However, he delivered powerful punches and absorbed a few in a commanding unanimous decision victory over Edgar Berlanga in a 12-round super middleweight match.

The two fighters had to be separated several times as they exchanged insults throughout the contest. Berlanga was cautioned for headbutting, which seemed to annoy Alvarez. “I get a little angry,” Alvarez remarked, prompting laughter from the audience. “A Mexican man.”

The judges scored the fight 117-110, 118-109, and 118-109 in favor of Alvarez.

“I’m the best fighter in the world,’’ Alvarez declared, eliciting cheers from the packed audience at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Alvarez scored a knockdown against Berlanga with a left hook in the third round while defending his super middleweight title.

Berlanga quickly regained his footing and managed to last through the entire 12 rounds.

Alvarez has now fought six times without securing a knockout, with his last being in 2021 against Caleb Plant, whom he defeated via TKO in the 11th round.

Saturday’s event was marketed as the ongoing rivalry between Mexico and Puerto Rico, featuring Alvarez against Berlanga, a New Yorker with Puerto Rican roots.

“I could have done much more. But I was in there with a legend, man,” Berlanga acknowledged.

At age 34, Alvarez improved his record to 62-2-2, while 27-year-old Berlanga’s record dropped to 22-1.

Canelo Alvarez vs. Edgar Berlanga, Super Middleweight, 12 Rounds Scheduled

Round 1: Berlanga appeared noticeably larger than Alvarez as they circled each other in the center of the ring. Berlanga stands at 6’1″, while Alvarez is 5’7.5″. The crowd chanted “Canelo, Canelo!” as Alvarez stalked Berlanga and threw jabs. Berlanga responded with a jab, but Alvarez pressed on. The round ended with Alvarez doing enough to win it. Canelo 10, Berlanga 9.

Round 2: Before the start of the second round, Berlanga’s trainer urged him: “We’ve got to go to hell to get this.” Canelo seemingly intended to make it challenging. Both fighters were hesitant early on, with Canelo landing a solid body shot. Berlanga countered with two effective punches. As Berlanga clinched Alvarez, the audience booed. Canelo landed a significant left punch, but Berlanga retaliated with a left and then a body shot. Berlanga began to assert himself. Canelo 19, Berlanga 19.

Round 3: The crowd chanted “Mexico, Mexico!” as both fighters exchanged noteworthy punches. A left hook sent Berlanga down, but he recovered quickly. Canelo aimed to capitalize, pressing Berlanga into the corner while Berlanga missed a wild punch. Berlanga navigated out of danger—at least for now. Canelo 29, Berlanga 27.

Round 4: Canelo absorbed a punch but continued moving forward, encouraged by the crowd. Berlanga fought back, but Canelo seemed to be setting up something significant, landing a hard left to Berlanga’s body. Berlanga hadn’t utilized his size advantage effectively yet. Canelo’s speed remained impressive even at 34. Canelo 39, Berlanga 36.

Round 5: Canelo started energetically, throwing jabs. Berlanga matched his pace with quick jabs as well. The fighters became entangled, leading to rough exchanges and trash talk, causing the referee to stumble. Canelo appeared more aggressive emotionally than Berlanga. A hard uppercut landed for Canelo, who remained unfazed despite Berlanga’s strong right punch. Canelo 49, Berlanga 45.

Round 6: Berlanga fought defensively while Canelo delivered rapid strikes. Despite scoring with some jabs, Berlanga found himself against the ropes. He managed to land a significant right but absorbed a punch from Canelo. The competitiveness of the match increased with more crowd excitement. Canelo backed Berlanga into the corner again. Canelo 59, Berlanga 54.

Round 7: Canelo took the lead again, while Berlanga chose to counter but had yet to unleash his knockout power. Berlanga crouched low, searching for openings. He hit the canvas, but it was ruled a trip. Canelo 69, Berlanga 63.

Round 8: Berlanga threw several jabs, followed by a powerful right punch. Canelo responded with a sweeping left and then a right. There were intense exchanges, with Canelo also landing a punch during a break. A warning was issued to Berlanga for headbutting. Although Canelo was dictating the fight, Berlanga engaged in more talk when he perhaps should have fought. Canelo 79, Berlanga 72.

Round 9: Canelo landed a strong right punch, but Berlanga answered back. There was no blood, but the rivalry was evident. The referee once again separated the fighters. Canelo continued pressing, while Berlanga held his ground. Canelo 89, Berlanga 81.

Round 10: Berlanga was running out of time and continued fighting defensively. He briefly showed aggression but was countered by Canelo. As Canelo landed two solid punches, sweat flew from Berlanga’s head. The trash-talking resumed, and Canelo landed more clean punches. Canelo 98, Berlanga 91.

Round 11: Canelo pushed forward aggressively, throwing a flurry of punches. Berlanga seemed to have injured his right hand, favoring his left instead. The fighters exchanged words as they were separated at the end of the round. Canelo 108, Berlanga 100.

Round 12: Berlanga waved his arms in a desperate display, prompting boos from the crowd, while Canelo received cheers for doing the same. Canelo still showcased impressive power with each punch, significantly affecting Berlanga. More tangling occurred between both fighters, and it was clear that Berlanga could absorb a lot of punishment. They traded heavy punches until the final bell, ending with a hug between them. Canelo 118, Berlanga 109.

Who Defeated Alvarez?

In 2022, he was defeated by Dmitrii Bivol via unanimous decision after a 12-round match in the light heavyweight category.

Back in 2013, he faced Floyd Mayweather and lost by majority decision in a super welterweight contest.

Canelo Alvarez’s Financial Status

According to Forbes, his net worth is estimated to be around $275 million.

Alvarez is Criticized for Fight Choices

He’s avoided fights against David Benavidez and Terence Crawford, lacking a significant opponent.

As Canelo Alvarez prepares to face Edgar Berlanga, his reputation for evading major battles continues. His Excellency Turki Alalshikh, a key figure in Saudi Arabian boxing promotions, commented on this issue after Alvarez expressed his respect for Alalshikh, but criticized his business practices.

“I only focus on major fights at reasonable prices, so anyone who prefers easy matches probably won’t like that,” Alalshikh posted in August on X, previously known as Twitter. “And I understand how he feels after his loss to (Dmitrii Bivol in 2022), which is why he has been seeking simpler fights ever since. Additionally, I’m not the one afraid to challenge Benavidez or Crawford.”

Erislandy Lara Defeats Danny Garcia by TKO

Throughout the fight that ended with Lara’s TKO victory in the ninth round, the audience reacted to both fighters with boos.

After the match, both the winner and the loser faced additional boos from the crowd.

Lara, a 41-year-old from Cuba, only threw 63 punches, but a left-hand strike left Garcia kneeling at the end of the ninth round.

As Garcia sat on his stool, his father urged the referee to stop the contest.

This moment allowed Lara to keep his WBA middleweight title but failed to please the crowd, which booed Garcia during his interview in the ring.

Garcia landed just 33 punches in his first match in two years.

“I apologize to everyone,’’ Garcia, 36, stated. “I tried my best.’’

Lara’s record improved to 31-3-3, while Garcia’s record fell to 37-4.

Erislandy Lara vs. Danny Garcia – Middleweight, 12 Rounds Scheduled

Round 1: Lara starts strong with jabs, aiming for a knockout. There’s not much action, but Lara is landing punches. Lara effectively uses his right hand to deflect strikes. Unfortunately, it doesn’t prevent the crowd’s irritating whistles. Score: Lara 10, Garcia 9.

Round 2: Lara lands a head-snapping left, but it doesn’t satisfy the audience. Garcia appears rather passive in the ring. Lara scores more points with strikes towards the end of the round. Score: Lara 20, Garcia 18.

Round 3: Garcia attempts a punch, but there’s no applause—only more boos. Lara continues to jab effectively. Score: Lara 30, Garcia 27.

Round 4: The crowd continues to boo as Lara defends himself and jabs to win. Garcia seems reluctant to take risks. He scores a body shot, which may be worth celebrating. Crowd boos again as the round concludes. Score: Lara 40, Garcia 36.

Round 5: Garcia shows more determination, but it looks like he’s chasing nothing. Lara remains hard to catch. Score: Lara 50, Garcia 45.

Round 6: Lara strikes Garcia with a strong jab, reminding him of the peril he faces. Lara keeps avoiding punches with his impressive dodging skills. Score: Lara 60, Garcia 54.

Round 7: Lara begins to stalk Garcia but fails to entertain the audience. The action remains minimal; it’s perhaps nap time. The crowd continues its discontent. Score: Lara 70, Garcia 63.

Round 8: Garcia lands a right, to which Lara quickly responds with his own shot. Garcia is now more active, connecting with punches, but Lara hits him on the chin. Score: Lara 79, Garcia 73.

Round 9: Lara lands several head shots, intent on reasserting control. The boos intensify. In a final flurry, Lara strikes, causing Garcia to drop to a knee. His corner calls the match to an end! It’s all over!

Edgar Berlanga’s Record

Berlanga stands at 22-0 with 17 knockouts.

Caleb Plant Defeats Trevor McCumby by TKO

Despite losses to Canelo Alvarez and David Benavidez, Plant demonstrated his boxing prowess and entertainment value with a ninth-round knockout win over McCumby in a super middleweight match.

In the fourth round, a body shot from McCumby knocked Plant through the ropes, serving as a wakeup call.

Facing an onslaught, Plant shifted gears and turned aggressive, showcasing impressive power and precision as he pressed forward against the ropes.

McCumby, who came into the fight undefeated at 28-0, put up a fight, but Plant’s relentless attack led the referee to stop the bout just one second before the ninth round concluded.

With this victory, Plant, aged 32, improved his record to 23-2.

Caleb Plant vs. Trevor McCumby – Super Middleweight, 12 Rounds Scheduled

Round 1: Plant starts strong, showcasing his power with jabs and a right hook. McCumby responds with jabs to Plant’s body, but to no effect. Plant exhibits crisp jabs and rights landing cleanly. Score: Plant 10, McCumby 9.

Round 2: A body shot from McCumby seems to momentarily unsettle Plant, but he regains his footing. McCumby lands a solid left, and Plant counters with a flurry. Tension rises in the corner. Plant topples after a left but is helped on his feet. Score: Plant 19, McCumby 19.

Round 3: Plant finds himself down again from strong shots by McCumby, but the referee calls it a push. Plant adjusts and starts landing punches. McCumby begins to taunt. Plant lands a powerful left just as the round ends. Score: Plant 29, McCumby 28.

Round 4: Plant sticks to his strategy, firing quick shots at McCumby. McCumby appears to be waiting for the right moment to pounce. Suddenly, a well-placed body shot sends Plant to the ground, but he quickly recovers. The round ends with Plant remaining standing. Score: McCumby 38, Plant 37.

Round 5: McCumby wobbles Plant with a left hook. Plant retaliates fiercely, which leads to a back-and-forth. Plant backs McCumby into the corner and lands several punches. Tension fills the air as McCumby starts to bleed. The round concludes after some back-and-forth trash talk. Score: McCumby 47, Plant 47.

Round 6: Plant pushes McCumby against the ropes, eager for close combat. He entices the crowd, which responds with enthusiasm.

Cheering fills the arena as Plant asserts his dominance. He engages McCumby, pushing him back into the corner while the crowd erupts when he lands solid punches. McCumby responds with his own attacks, but Plant keeps closing in and firing back. The audience begins chanting: “Caleb! Caleb!” Current score: Plant 57, McCumby 56.

Round 7: Plant starts strong with a powerful counter right, but he’s not forcing McCumby back yet. After taking a hit himself, Plant retaliates with a combination that leaves McCumby on the ropes, dealing out significant punishment. Although McCumby lands some hard hits, he’s absorbing a lot. Score update: Plant 67, McCumby 65.

Round 8: Plant doesn’t come out aggressively this time, but lands two uppercuts followed by more punches. McCumby targets Plant’s body, but Plant manages to press him against the ropes once again. As the round wraps up, McCumby shows more aggression. Score: Plant 77, McCumby 74.

Round 9: In a dazzling display, Plant has McCumby against the ropes. He showcases his speed and power, moving across the ring and continuing to attack. McCumby seems overwhelmed, almost like a punching bag. Plant unleashes a flurry of punches, leading the referee to stop the fight as the bell sounds! Plant secures victory by TKO!

Canelo’s Record

Canelo stands at 61 wins, 2 losses, and 2 draws, with 39 knockouts.

Rolando Romero Defeats Manuel Jaimes by Unanimous Decision

Romero, a former champion, faced Jaimes, who is not a titleholder.

The outcome of their super lightweight match was quite obvious.

Jaimes managed to finish standing, but his face was marred with bruises. Romero dominated with powerful punches from both fists.

All three judges scored the fight 99-91 in favor of Romero.

Romero, a 29-year-old hailing from Las Vegas, improves to a record of 16-2. Meanwhile, Jaimes, a 24-year-old from Stockton, California, now stands at 16-2-1.

Rolando Romero vs. Manuel Jaimes, Super Lightweight, Scheduled for 10 Rounds

Round 1: Romero deftly dodges an overhand right from Jaimes, demonstrating impressive speed. He’s also showing a willingness to engage. However, Jaimes catches Romero with a left hook that snaps his head back. Score: Romero 10, Jaimes 9.

Round 2: Romero starts strong, landing a left and a right on Jaimes. Jaimes counters with two sharp lefts. Score update: Romero 19, Jaimes 19.

Round 3: Romero delivers a stinging left that makes Jaimes wince. He follows up with a barrage of punches, including a right that stuns Jaimes. Romero starts to take command, though Jaimes remains competitive. Score: Romero 29, Jaimes 28.

Round 4: Romero lets loose with heavy punches, asserting his control. Jaimes, despite showing no fear, struggles to inflict damage on Romero. The round ends with Romero landing a solid left. Score: Romero 39, Jaimes 37.

Round 5: Romero leans on his left hook, swinging powerfully but missing widely. Nonetheless, his raw power is evident, even if his accuracy falters. Score: Romero 49, Jaimes 46.

Round 6: After a flurry from Romero, Jaimes lands a left. CompuBox may be favoring Romero as these exchanges continue. Jaimes rushes at Romero, landing with his jab. Score: Romero 59, Jaimes 55.

Round 7: fighters are engaged in a rough and tumble exchange, but they manage to create some distance. Romero seems comfortable now. Jaimes closes in on Romero, leading to another wrestling scenario, but Romero’s boxing skills shine through. Score: Romero 69, Jaimes 64.

Round 8: Jaimes steps up his pace, showcasing urgency. However, Romero regains control and punishes Jaimes with effective body shots. Score: Romero 79, Jaimes 73.

Round 9: Romero lands a solid left as part of a combination that connects. Jaimes pushes forward but is met by Romero’s dodges and counterattacks. Score: Romero 89, Jaimes 82.

Round 10: Jaimes attempts to dictate the fight’s pace. He tries to engage Romero in close quarters, but this strategy doesn’t position him to overcome Romero. A savage right uppercut from Romero hits its target, reminding everyone of who is in charge here. Score: Romero 99, Jaimes 91.

Who Won Between Alvarez and Manguia?

Canelo secured his victory in the 12-round fight by unanimous decision on May 4.

Stephen Fulton Defeats Carlos Castro by Split Decision

Fulton went down in the fifth round and nearly hit the mat again in the eighth but still managed to win by split decision.

This decision was met with boos from the crowd.

“Thanks for the boos,” Fulton grinned in a post-fight interview.

His victory can also be seen as a shout-out to enduring the match.

Fulton, a former unified bantamweight champion, was not at his best following a 14-month break after his knockout loss to champion Naoya Inoue.

Despite being knocked down in the fifth by a short right, Fulton fought back with a variety of punches that caught the judges’ attention.

Judges scored the match 95-94, 96-93, and 95-94.

This victory brings Fulton’s record to 22-1, while Castro, who is 30 years old and hails from Mexico, falls to 30-3.

Stephen Fulton Jr. vs. Carlos Castro, Featherweight

Round 1: Upon first glance, Fulton comes off as the stronger boxer. Castro, smaller in stature, depends on his effective jab. Fulton lands a strong right but Castro responds sharply. Score: Castro 10, Fulton 9.

Round 2: Fulton lands a solid left but fails to follow up right away. Castro maintains control with his jab, and when they tie up, it works to Fulton’s advantage. Score: Castro 19, Fulton 19.

Round 3: Castro kicks off the round with aggression. Fulton counters well, but Castro remains elusive. It seems Castro has bloodied Fulton’s nose. Fulton closes in and connects, yet Castro keeps moving. Score: Castro 29, Fulton 28.

Round 4: Castro continues to utilize his jab effectively, but Fulton begins countering around it. Fulton lands a left and a right, finding his rhythm. Score: Castro 38, Fulton 38.

Round 5: Castro unleashes a powerful right hand, and Fulton goes down! He recovers, but Castro tries to seize the moment. Fulton is on the defensive, with Castro landing heavy shots. Score: Castro 48, Fulton 46.

Round 6: They both circle the center of the ring, trading jabs. Surprisingly, Fulton looks revitalized coming off that knockdown and launches a series of attacks. Score: Castro 57, Fulton 56.

Round 7: Castro resumes using his right hand. It seems he had neglected it in the last round, but he’s making up for it now. Both boxers land heavy blows, and Castro pushes Fulton onto the ropes, gaining momentum. Score: Castro 67, Fulton 65.

Round 8: Fulton fires quick jabs, but now he’s in trouble. A short right from Castro and a left to the body make their mark. Despite his lean frame, Castro exhibits serious power. Fulton continues to punch but seems to be taking more damage than he’s delivering. Score: Castro 77, Fulton 74.

Round 9: Castro lands another powerful right. Fulton appears exhausted but is still in the fight.

Fulton throws punches, quickly landing a barrage that jolts Castro’s head back. It’s a thrilling back-and-forth encounter: Fulton strikes while Castro counters. The current score stands at Castro 86, Fulton 84.

Ricardo Salas def. Roiman Villa by KO

Known as the “Magic Man,” Ricardo Salas made Villa’s stance and determination disappear in the third round of their welterweight match.

Salas secured a knockout, sending Villa to the canvas on his back, where he stayed as the referee counted to ten.

At 25 years old and from Mexico, Salas now boasts a record of 20 wins, 2 losses, and 2 draws.

Meanwhile, Villa, a 31-year-old from Colombia, sees his record drop to 26 wins and 3 losses.

Ricardo Salas vs. Roiman Villa, welterweight

Round 1: Salas starts strong with a series of punches, but Villa fights back with uppercuts. It’s an intense battle from the outset. Salas scores 10, Villa scores 9.

Round 2: Salas gets pushed into the ropes but counters with a fierce series of punches. Both fighters swing hard as the pace finally begins to slow down. Salas scores 19, Villa scores 19.

Round 3: Salas has Villa cornered, leading to major exchanges. He delivers a stunning uppercut followed by a quick series of punches. A solid right hand knocks Villa down! He can’t get up before the count! Salas wins by KO!

Geo Lopez def. Ricky Medina Jr. by unanimous decision

Using his powerful left hand, Lopez dominated Medina during their eight-round super featherweight match, improving to an undefeated record of 17-0.

In the eighth round, Lopez knocked Medina down with a strong left. Medina, who holds a record of 15 wins and 3 losses, managed to get back up and finish the fight, but it was too little, too late.

The judges all scored the bout 80-71 in favor of Lopez.

Geo Lopez vs. Ricky Medina Jr., super featherweight

Round 1: Lopez shows impressive speed with his jab and powerful left. Medina wisely keeps his guard up while trying to counter with his jab. Lopez lands a significant hit, sending Medina’s mouthpiece flying and drawing blood beneath his right eye. Salas scores 10, Medina scores 9.

Round 2: Medina becomes more aggressive, stalking Lopez and landing jabs. Both fighters are engaging heavily at center ring. Lopez throws hard combinations, clearly showing more power. Lopez scores 20, Medina scores 18.

Round 3: Lopez allows Medina to take the lead but returns with strong shots while staying mobile. He’s landing at an excellent rate and creating space. Lopez scores 30, Medina scores 27.

Round 4: Medina closes in and begins landing hits. Lopez, eager to exchange, counters with a left uppercut. Lopez is now significantly punishing Medina. Lopez scores 40, Medina scores 36.

Round 5: Lopez continues delivering sharp punches and meaningful combinations. Medina lands some jabs, and Lopez starts to bleed from a headbutt, but his punches remain solid. Lopez scores 50, Medina scores 45.

Round 6: The fighting gets tougher, with blood running down Lopez’s face. However, he delivers impactful body shots to Medina. Though Medina is exchanging punches, Lopez continues to land harder hits. Lopez scores 60, Medina scores 54.

Round 7: Medina aggressively darts in and lands body shots while they clinch. Lopez responds with his strong left and combinations. In a closely contested round, Medina absorbs some solid shots before it concludes. Lopez scores 70, Medina scores 63.

Round 8: Lopez sends a powerful uppercut, possibly looking for a knockout. Medina answers with a hard right. Despite the blood running down Lopez’s face, he maintains control. Down goes Medina from a vicious left! He rises quickly and shows determination to finish the match on his feet. Lopez throws a flurry of punches, but Medina manages to stay up until the end. Lopez scores 80, Medina scores 71.

What nationality is Alvarez?

Mexican

What does Canelo mean?

The name “Canelo” translates to cinnamon in Spanish, a nickname derived from Alvarez’s red hair, given by his former trainer, Jose “Chepo” Reynoso, who is also the father of Alvarez’s current trainer, Eddy. Initially known as “Canelito,” meaning “little cinnamon,” the name evolved to Canelo as he matured.

Bek Nurmaganbet def. Joshua Conley by TKO

At 26 years old, southpaw Nurmaganbet from Kazakhstan improved his record to 12-0 with a second-round TKO victory over Conley in their super middleweight match, marking his 10th knockout.

This loss marks Conley’s fourth consecutive defeat, leaving the 32-year-old with a record of 17 wins, 7 losses, and 1 draw.

Alvarez vs Edgar Berlanga main fight card

Highlighting the card is Canelo Alvarez vs. Edgar Berlanga, a 12-round fight for Alvarez’s WBC, WBA, and WBO super middleweight titles.

Additional matches include Ersilandy Lara against Danny Garcia for Lara’s WBA “super” middleweight title over 12 rounds, Caleb Plant vs. Trevor McCumby for the vacant WBA interim super middleweight title, Rolando “Rolly” Romero vs. Manuel Jaimes over 10 rounds, and featherweights Stephen Fulton vs. Carlos Castro over 10 rounds.

When is Canelo Alvarez vs. Edgar Berlanga?

This match is scheduled for Saturday.

What time is Canelo Alvarez vs Edgar Berlanga?

The main card kicks off at 8 p.m. ET, with the main event anticipated to start around 11 p.m.

How to watch Canelo Alvarez vs. Edgar Berlanga

Available on DAZN for $89.99 plus subscription.

Also available on PPV.COM for $89.99.

Where is Canelo Alvarez vs. Edgar Berlanga?

The fight will take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

How to stream Canelo Alvarez vs. Edgar Berlanga

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