Canelo and Berlanga fight details – weights, running order, ringwalks
WBC super middleweight champion Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez will defend his belt on September 14 against Puerto Rican Edgar Berlanga
This fight is extremely special for several reasons, including the fact that #CaneloBerlanga adds a new chapter to the Puerto Rico vs Mexico boxing rivalry.
Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez debuted as pro in 2005 and has built a career full of success and triumphs. He has conquered the super welterweight, middleweight, super middleweight and light heavyweight divisions.
Canelo won the WBC 168-pound crown by defeating Callum Smith by UD on December 19, 2020, and has remained on the throne ever since. He will make the eighth defence of his WBC crown against unbeaten Berlanga.
Edgar Berlanga, 27, will have the opportunity of a lifetime to challenge the king for his world titles.
Edgar was born on May 18, 1997, and since he was seven years old, he began to develop his love for boxing. From his first steps he knew that his destiny would be inside the ring and accompanied by his father.
Edgar was enhanced his path by knocking out rivals, the first 16 all fell within the first round. Currently, Berlanga has a record of 22-0 with 17 victories by knockout.
Both were face to face at the official weigh-in of the card, showing that they are in excellent shape to step into the ring.
This is the latest episode of numerous historic clashes, including Salvador Sánchez vs. Wilfredo Gómez and Julio César Chávez Sr. vs. Héctor Camacho,
Canelo is no stranger to this heated rivalry, having defeated Puerto Rican Hall of Famer Miguel Cotto in one of the most important fights of Mexico vs. Puerto Rico.
Weights
Canelo weighed in at 166.8 pounds, while Berlanga registered marginally heavier at 167.6 pounds.
Where to Watch
U.S: Amazon Prime Video PPV – 8pm
#Disneyplus Premium / @espnknockout:
9pm – Uruguay, Argentina
8pm – Cuba, Puerto Rico
7pm – Colombia, Ecuador
6pm – Mexico
DAZN:
11pm – UK
8pm – Cuba, Puerto Rico
9pm – Uruguay, Argentina
@boxaztecatva / @tudnmex
9pm – Mexico
Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez vs Edgar Berlanga WBC special fight preview
