Álvarez and Berlanga set to collide on Mexican Independence Day weekend
Canelo Álvarez, the pound-for-pound king, will face Edgar Berlanga, the undefeated rising star, on Mexican Independence Day weekend, September 14th, in Las Vegas.
The fight will take place at the T-Mobile Arena and will be broadcast live on DAZN.
Álvarez (57-2-2, 39 KOs) is coming off of a unanimous decision victory over Gennadiy Golovkin in their trilogy fight in September 2022. The win solidified Álvarez’s status as the top fighter in the world, regardless of weight class.
Berlanga (20-0, 16 KOs) is a rising star in the boxing world. The 25-year-old has knocked out all of his opponents in the first round, and has quickly become one of the most popular fighters in the sport.
The fight is expected to be a competitive one, with both fighters having their own unique strengths and weaknesses.
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Álvarez is the more experienced fighter, and he has a proven track record of success against top competition.
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Berlanga is the younger, more powerful fighter, and he has the potential to be a real threat to Álvarez.
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The fight is expected to be a close one, and it could go either way. However, Álvarez is the slight favorite, due to his experience and proven track record of success.
The fight is sure to be a memorable one, and it is one that boxing fans will not want to miss.
Kind regards Chris Christensen
