'Canelo' Álvarez vs. Berlanga: all you need to know ahead of the marquee matchup.
by Tyler Doty | by Tyler Doty
When is the Canelo vs. Berlanga fight?
The Saúl 'Canelo' Álvarez vs. Edgar Berlanga fight will take place this Saturday, September 14th, in the ring at the T-Mobile in Las Vegas: the Mexican will defend his super middleweight belts in the WBA, WBC and WBO categories. Remember that this will be the fifth time he has put his 168-pound crowns up for grabs: he is already the boxer with the most successful defenses (four).
We recommend you check out our free prediction for the Canelo vs. Berlanga fight , where you will find our pick, analysis, the best odds and history for the fight.
What time is the Canelo Alvarez vs. Edgar Berlanga fight?
The main event of the 'Canelo' vs. Berlanga fight is scheduled for 10:00 pm Central Time. Also on Saturday night, there will be preliminary fights starting at 7:00 pm Central Time.
What are the preliminary fights?
- Erislandy Lara vs. Danny Garcia - Middleweight for the WBA title
- Stephen Fulton vs. Carlos Castro - Featherweight
- Rolly Romero vs. Manuel Jaimes - Welterweight
- Caleb Plant vs. Trevor McCumby – Super Middleweight
Which channel is broadcasting Canelo Alvarez vs. Edgar Berlanga?
The 'Canelo' Álvarez vs. Edgar Berlanga fight will be broadcast on ESPN and Disney Plus for the US and Latin America; while, in Mexico, the rights are in charge of TV Azteca and Canal 5. And in the United States, the fight will arrive on the screens of DAZN and Amazon Prime.
Fighters' form heading into the matchup
'Canelo' Alvarez is highly motivated after achieving the record of retaining the WBA, WBC and WBO super middleweight belts on four occasions. In all of those appearances, he had to complete the 12 rounds and won by unanimous decision. In his most recent fight, in May of this year, also at the T-Mobile Arena, he defeated his compatriot Jaime Munguía (117-110, 116-111 and 115-112). The bad news for Saúl is that the IBF took away his super middleweight belt, for not respecting the schedule of his defense against Cuban William Skull.
For his part, Edgar Berlanga has an impressive undefeated streak of 22 wins in his career: 17 were by KO (knockout) and only five by decision. Since his debut in 2016, the athlete of Puerto Rican and American descent has shown great qualities and will not waste the opportunity to touch glory at home. In his last performance, on February 24, he defeated Irishman Padraig McCrory by technical knockout in the sixth round.
What are the top bets to place on Canelo Álvarez vs. Edgar Berlanga?
History indicates that Berlanga usually ends his fights early, but 'Canelo' has accumulated previous fights that were only decided by decision. Here are odds on the top bets for this fight:
| Market | Odds |
|---|---|
| Over 8.5 Rounds | -115 |
| Under 8.5 Rounds | -115 |
| Most Punches Thrown: Alvarez | -1400 |
| Most Punches Thrown: Berlanga | +600 |
There are also some interesting winning method bets:
| Method of Victory | Canelo | Berlanga |
|---|---|---|
| By Decision or TD | +260 | +1800 |
| By Unanimous Decision | +400 | +3000 |
| By Disqualification | +10000 | +10000 |
| By TKO | -125 | +3500 |
| By Majority Decision | +2200 | +8000 |
| By KO | +200 | +5000 |
| By Split Decision | +1000 | +5000 |
Finally, there are also betting markets on which round the fight will culminate:
| In Which Round Will the Fight End | Odds |
|---|---|
| Rounds 1-3 | +750 |
| Rounds 4-6 | +330 |
| Rounds 7-9 | +230 |
| Rounds 10-12 | +330 |
| Will the fight go 12 rounds? Yes | +225 |
| Will the fight go 12 rounds? No | -300 |
Odds provided by BetMGM Sportsbook.
