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

Canelo Alvarez secured a dominant unanimous decision victory over Edgar Berlanga in a 12-round super middleweight fight at T-Mobile Arena. Though Alvarez predicted a knockout, he settled for a hard-fought win, with the judges scoring it 117-110, 118-109, and 118-109.

Canelo knocked Berlanga down in the third round with a left hook, but Berlanga got up and survived the bout. Despite the size difference, Canelo’s speed and aggression controlled the fight, while Berlanga struggled to capitalize on his advantages. Both fighters traded punches and trash talk throughout, with Canelo ultimately proving too strong. He improved to 62-2-2, while Berlanga fell to 22-1.

Canelo Alvarez has two career losses: to Dmitrii Bivol in 2022 by unanimous decision in a super middleweight bout, and to Floyd Mayweather in 2013 by majority decision in a super welterweight bout. His net worth is estimated at $275 million.

Alvarez faces criticism for avoiding high-profile opponents like David Benavidez and Terence Crawford, with promoter Turki Alalshikh implying Alvarez seeks easier fights after losing to Bivol.

Erislandy Lara defeated Danny Garcia by TKO in the ninth round to retain his WBA middleweight title, but the crowd booed throughout the fight. Lara improved to 31-3-3, while Garcia dropped to 37-4.

Edgar Berlanga’s record is 22-0 with 17 KOs. Caleb Plant, after losses to Canelo and Benavidez, secured a ninth-round TKO against Trevor McCumby, improving to 23-2.

Caleb Plant def. Trevor McCumby by TKO (Round 9)
Plant showcased his skills early, landing sharp jabs and right hooks, but McCumby responded with power, knocking Plant down in Round 4. Plant regained control, pressing McCumby against the ropes and punishing him with combinations. By Round 9, Plant overwhelmed McCumby with a barrage of punches, forcing the referee to stop the fight, giving Plant the TKO victory.

Canelo Alvarez record: 61-2-2 (39 KOs).

Rolando Romero def. Manuel Jaimes by unanimous decision
Romero dominated Jaimes throughout their 10-round super lightweight bout. Romero’s power and accuracy were evident, while Jaimes was game but unable to hurt Romero. Judges scored it 99-91 across the board, giving Romero the win and improving his record to 16-2. Jaimes fell to 16-2-1.

Ricardo Salas def. Roiman Villa by KO (Round 3)
Salas, known as the “Magic Man,” knocked out Villa in the third round with a hard right, improving his record to 20-2-2. Villa, now 26-3, was unable to make the count and stayed down on his back.

Geo Lopez def. Ricky Medina Jr. by unanimous decision
Lopez dominated the eight-round super featherweight fight, dropping Medina in the final round. All three judges scored it 80-71 in favor of Lopez, improving his record to 17-0. Medina fell to 15-3.

Bek Nurmaganbet def. Joshua Conley by TKO (Round 2)
Nurmaganbet, a Kazakh southpaw, secured his 10th knockout with a second-round TKO over Conley, improving to 12-0. Conley’s record dropped 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

Alvarez, defending his WBC, WBA, and WBO super middleweight titles, faces Berlanga in the headline bout.