Canelo Alvarez Defeats Edgar Berlanga by Unanimous Decision to Retain Super Middleweight Title

Sep 15, 2024, 04:21 AM

Canelo Alvarez successfully defended his Unified Super Middleweight Championship with a unanimous decision victory over Edgar Berlanga. The fight, held in Las Vegas, saw Alvarez dominate from the start, scoring a knockdown in the third round with a left hook. Despite Berlanga's resilience and ability to go the distance, Alvarez's superior skill and power were evident throughout the bout. The judges scored the fight 117-110, 118-109, and 118-109 in favor of Alvarez, with some observers noting it as a shutout at 120-107. This win marks Alvarez's fifth consecutive decision victory, as he continues to reign as the undisputed super middleweight champion. Berlanga was also warned for a head butt in the eighth round.