Canelo Defeats Berlanga, Retains Titles

Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez successfully defended his WBA, WBC, and WBO super middleweight titles by defeating Edgar Berlanga via unanimous decision at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, handing Berlanga his first professional loss. Alvarez dominated the match, including a notable knockdown in the third round with a left hook, and ultimately won with judges' scores of 117-110, 118-109, and 118-109. The bout featured tense moments, including a low blow and a head-butt from Berlanga, but Alvarez's superior skills led him to victory. In the co-main event, Erislandy Lara retained his WBA middleweight title by stopping Danny Garcia after nine rounds. Alvarez's victory continues his winning streak, and he now aims for a potential rematch with Dmitry Bivol. Financially, Alvarez earned an estimated $35 million from the fight, while Berlanga took home between $1-3 million.