Canelo Alvarez to Face Edgar Berlanga in Vegas

Mexican boxing superstar Canelo Álvarez will defend his WBC, WBA, and WBO super middleweight titles against the undefeated Edgar Berlanga on Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Álvarez is the heavy favorite with a 61-2-2 record, while Berlanga, boasting a 22-0 record with 17 knockouts, aims to secure a victory by the sixth round. The fight, significant for Álvarez as it coincides with Mexican Independence Day weekend, will headline a card that also features WBA middleweight champion Erislandy Lara and Caleb Plant in other title bouts. Both fighters have expressed confidence, with Álvarez aiming for a knockout and Berlanga emphasizing strategy and intelligence. The bout is part of a weekend featuring two major combat sports events in Las Vegas, with the UFC also hosting a card nearby.