Tue Sep 10 14:51:46 UTC 2024: ## Canelo Alvarez Faces Unexpected Challenge from Edgar Berlanga This Saturday
**Las Vegas, NV** – This Saturday, September 14th, Mexican boxing legend Saul “Canelo” Alvarez defends his super middleweight title against young Puerto Rican contender Edgar Berlanga at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The fight, scheduled as part of Mexican Independence Day celebrations, promises fireworks as Berlanga aims to dethrone the four-division champion.
Canelo, at 34 years old, recently became the first undisputed Mexican champion at 168 lbs. However, he was stripped of his IBF title for refusing a mandatory title defense against William Scull. This fight against Berlanga marks a unique challenge for Canelo, who may not get another opportunity to achieve such a milestone.
Berlanga, seven years younger than Canelo, brings a powerful knockout punch to the table, having ended 17 of his 22 fights with a knockout. He has boldly predicted that he will knock out Canelo, marking the first time the Mexican champion has lost by knockout.
Fans can watch the fight via PPV on DAZN and Amazon Prime for $90, a price point considered high for this matchup. Tickets at the T-Mobile Arena range from $330 for upper-level seats to a staggering $7,300 for ringside.
This Saturday’s bout promises to be an exciting clash between experience and youth, with Berlanga seeking to make a name for himself by upsetting the reigning champion.
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