Sports Desk, Sep 14 (EFE).- Mexican Saúl ‘Canelo’ Alvarez defeated Puerto Rican Edgar Berlanga by unanimous decision on Saturday to retain his three world titles in the super middleweight division.
The fight took place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas (USA).
Alvarez, 34, won two scores in his favor, 118-109 and one 117-110, to retain the World Boxing Association, World Boxing Organization and World Boxing Council belts.
The first round was a study, with few punches, the Mexican more offensive, but in the second the Caribbean punished with the ‘jab’ and evened the actions.
Encouraged, Berlanga came out in the third round to make a difference from long distance. He started better, but in the first minute he received a powerful left hook that sent him to the canvas.
Saul went out to kill; Berlanga held on and recovered, but from then on he was more cautious, which Alvarez took advantage of to throw the most punches and land most of them on Berlanga’s anatomy.
The Puerto Rican showed great physical form and although he arrived at the middle of the fight at a disadvantage, in the seventh round he re-emerged with his ‘jab’ and confirmed that he was standing.
‘Canelo’, questioned for avoiding facing David Benavides, with the consent of international organizations, went out to fulfill his promise of knocking down his rival in the eighth round. He tried, but Berlanga defended himself well.
The precise counterattacks, the good defense with the closed guard and the effectiveness with the 1-2 gave ‘Canelo’ the advantage on the cards, against an opponent with guts.
At the end of the tenth round, the two boxers added spice to the fight with loud complaints; ‘Canelo’ finished better in the eleventh round with an advantage at short distance and again they shouted at each other, as if in a neighborhood fight.
Berlanga finished better. He withstood the attacks and made a good impression, despite having lost his unbeaten record.
The bravado disappeared from both sides and as the bell rang they hugged for a while.
‘Canelo’ reached 62 victories, 39 by knockout, with two losses and two draws; Berlanga suffered his first setback, after 22 wins, 17 by knockout.
Previously, Cuban Erislandy Lara defeated American Danny Garcia by knockout in the ninth round to retain the World Middleweight Association world title and confirm himself, at 41 years of age, as the oldest world champion at the moment.
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2024-09-16 04:04:32
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Canelo Alvarez vs. Edgar Berlanga: A Thrilling Super Middleweight Bout
On Saturday, September 14, 2024, the boxing world witnessed a thrilling encounter between Mexican sensation Saúl ‘Canelo’ Alvarez and Puerto Rican contender Edgar Berlanga at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, USA [[1]]. The highly anticipated fight saw Canelo Alvarez retain his WBC, WBA, and WBO super middleweight titles via unanimous decision, with scores of 118-109 and 117-110 in his favor.
The Fight Summary
The bout began cautiously, with both fighters feeling each other out in the first round. Berlanga made a statement in the second round, using his jab to good effect and evening out the actions [[1]]. However, Canelo’s power soon took center stage, as he sent Berlanga to the canvas with a powerful left hook in the third round. Berlanga recovered well, but from then on, he was more cautious, allowing Canelo to take advantage and land more punches.
Berlanga showed tremendous physical form and resilience, re-emerging in the seventh round with his jab and confirming his standing in the fight [[1]]. Canelo, meanwhile, was on a mission to fulfill his promise of knocking Berlanga out in the eighth round, but the Puerto Rican defended himself well.
As the fight wore on, Canelo’s precise counterattacks, good defense with a closed guard, and effectiveness with the 1-2 punch combination gave him the advantage on the cards [[1]]. The intensity picked up in the later rounds, with both fighters adding spice to the bout with loud complaints and heated exchanges.
Canelo Alvarez: A Boxing Legend
Saúl ‘Canelo’ Alvarez, 34, has cemented his status as one of the greatest boxers of his generation. With multiple world championships in four weight classes, from light middleweight to light heavyweight, Canelo’s achievements are a testament to his dedication, skill, and adaptability [[2]].
Edgar Berlanga: A Rising Star
Edgar Berlanga, despite losing his unbeaten record, made a good impression in his first major title fight. His bravery, physical form, and resilience against a formidable opponent like Canelo Alvarez will undoubtedly earn him recognition and respect in the boxing community.
The Aftermath
Canelo Alvarez’s experience, skill, and power proved too much for Edgar Berlanga. The Mexican champion successfully defended his titles, while Berlanga gained invaluable experience and exposure in his first major title bout. The bout may have ended in a unanimous decision, but it was an electrifying encounter that will be remembered for a long time.
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[1] https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/boxing/2024/09/14/canelo-vs-edgar-berlanga-fight-live-updates-results/75144804007/
[2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canelo_%C3%81lvarez
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Canelo Alvarez Defeats Edgar Berlanga to Retain WBC, WBA, and WBO Super Middleweight Titles
On Saturday, September 14, Mexican professional boxer Saúl “Canelo” Alvarez successfully defended his WBC, WBA, and WBO super middleweight titles against Puerto Rican challenger Edgar Berlanga at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, USA. Alvarez won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 118-109, 117-110, and 118-109 in his favor.
The highly anticipated bout saw Alvarez, 34, come out strong in the first round, landing several good shots and setting the tone for the rest of the fight. Berlanga, however, fought back in the second round, using his jab to even the score. In the third round, Berlanga came out aggressively, but was knocked down by a powerful left hook from Alvarez. Although Berlanga recovered and continued to fight valiantly, Alvarez’s precision and power ultimately proved too much for him.
Alvarez, who has held multiple world championships in four weight classes, from light middleweight to light heavyweight, including unified titles in three of those weight classes and lineal titles in two [[2]], was questioned by some for avoiding a fight against David Benavides. However, he silenced his critics with a dominant performance against Berlanga.
The fight was not without its drama, as both boxers exchanged heated words in the tenth and eleventh rounds. Alvarez finished the fight strongly, landing several good shots and leaving no doubt about the outcome.
With this victory, Alvarez retains his WBC, WBA, and WBO super middleweight titles and cements his position as one of the best boxers in the world. The win also sets up a potential showdown against Ersilandy Lara, who holds the WBA “super” middleweight title, in a fight that could unify the division [[1]].
Canelo Alvarez’s convincing victory over Edgar Berlanga solidifies his reputation as a formidable champion and sets the stage for more exciting battles in the world of boxing.
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