In an exciting night for combat sports, the spotlight wasn’t solely on UFC Noche; there was also a notable boxing event where Mexican champion Canelo Alvarez faced Puerto Rican opponent Edgar Berlanga. The bout was highly significant, as Canelo defended his three super middleweight titles (WBA, WBC, WBO) in Las Vegas before an enthusiastic crowd.
A Balanced Start The fight began cautiously from both sides, with a tendency to measure and explore the opponent’s weaknesses. Berlanga, known for his reputation as a dangerous player, tried to use his reach of 185 cm to maintain a safe distance from Canelo. However, Canelo, with his extensive experience, identified the flaw in his opponent’s plan and began to penetrate his defenses with focused strikes.
The Decisive Moment As the third round approached, Canelo managed to land a well-placed left hook on Berlanga, delivering a powerful blow that nearly ended the fight. Berlanga, feeling frustrated, became more defensive and retreated, while Canelo continued to assert his dominance.
Unanimous Decision Despite Berlanga’s attempts to regain control in the final rounds, it was clear that Canelo Alvarez was in command of the fight. With calm steps and confidence in his performance, Canelo secured his victory by unanimous decision from the judges, continuing his successful career and retaining his three titles.
This win reaffirms Canelo’s status as one of the greatest boxers of the modern era, while Berlanga’s future remains in question after this defeat against one of boxing’s giants.
