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Canelo Alvarez vs. Edgar Berlanga: The Big Fight Preview

DAZN Staff
Canelo Alvarez vs. Edgar Berlanga: The Big Fight PreviewRyan Hafey/Premier Boxing Champions
Get ready for another huge fight in Las Vegas.

Saul "Canelo" Alvarez is one of boxing's biggest stars and he is back in action on Saturday night. 

The Mexican will be making another defence of his WBA, WBC and WBO super middleweight titles when he faces the undefeated Edgar Berlanga. 

Berlanga made an instant impact when he turned professional, winning his first 16 fights by knockout.

The Puerto Rican continued to add to his knockout reel with a victory over Padraig McCrory in February, but Alvarez is a significant step up when it comes to the previous opponents Berlanga has faced. 

Here's everything you need to know ahead of Canelo Alvarez vs. Berlanga. 

If Edgar Berlanga beats Canelo Alvarez, is it one of the biggest upsets in boxing?

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DAZN's Ade Oladipo and Darren Barker debate whether a Berlanga win over Alvarez would be one of boxing's biggest upsets.

Canelo Alvarez vs. Edgar Berlanga press conference highlights

Canelo Alvarez on why he picked Edgar Berlanga

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While many boxing fans are calling for Alvarez to face David Benavidez, the Mexican explained why he picked Berlanga for his next fight. 

Edgar Berlanga looking to become a superstar

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Berlanga who is hoping a win in the biggest fight of his career will take him to new heights.

Canelo Alvarez reacts to Edgar Berlanga's knockout prediction 

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Berlanga is confident that he can knockout Alvarez, the Mexican was given the right to reply. 

Canelo Alvarez vs. Edgar Berlanga Keys to Victory

As fight night draws ever closer, DAZN did a tactical breakdown for how this contest could play out. 

Canelo Alvarez

  • Make early deposits to the body
  • Catch Berlanga with counterpunching
  • Use Berlanga's aggression against him 

Edgar Berlanga

  • Utilise the jab 
  • Keep a tight guard and defence
  • Don't force power punches

To read the full tactical breakdown for Canelo vs. Berlanga, click here

Canelo Alvarez teases golf round for after Edgar Berlanga fight

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Alvarez was not afraid to showcase his confidence ahead of Saturday's fight with Berlanga, he has already made plans for what he will be doing after the fight. 

Edgar Berlanga arrives in style 

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With Berlanga preparing for the biggest fight of his career in Las Vegas, he made a spectacular entrance during the Grand Arrivals. 

Canelo Alvarez looks ahead to his future

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Ahead of fight night, Alvarez spoke to DAZN about whether the end of his boxing career is near and which opponent he will face if a huge offer was made. 

Edgar Berlanga labels Canelo Alvarez a 'diva'

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Berlanga is not holding back and continues the war of words ahead of his Las Vegas showdown with Alvarez. 

Canelo Alvarez vs. Edgar Berlanga fight date, start time

  • Date: Saturday, September 14
  • Time: 8 p.m. ET / 1 a.m. (Sunday) UK 
  • Main event ringwalks (approx) : 11 p.m. ET / 4 a.m. (Sunday) UK

The ringwalks for Canelo Alvarez vs. Edgar Berlanga are scheduled for 11 p.m. ET / 4 a.m. UK with the fight card set to begin at 8 p.m. ET / 1 a.m. UK. These timings are subject to change. 

Can I watch Canelo Alvarez vs. Edgar Berlanga on DAZN?

The fight will be broadcast on DAZN on pay-per-view in all regions except Mexico, LATAM and China, click here for more information.

What devices are supported by DAZN?

DAZN has apps available for all of the following platforms: Apple TV, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Stick, Amazon Fire Tablet, Android Phone & Tablet, iPhone & iPad, Android TV, LG, Smart TV, Panasonic Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, SmartCast, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Roku.

Here is a full list of the devices where DAZN is available, in addition to web browsers on DAZN.com (if you are in Argentina, Chile and Colombia you must download the DAZN app from the Apple App Store or Android Google Play store and then sign up from there, rather than via web browser):

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iPhone, iPadAmazon Fire TV StickPlayStation 4
Android phones, tabletsAndroid TVPlayStation 5
Amazon Fire tabletApple TVXBox One
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 Hisense 
 LG Smart TV, Smartcast 
 Panasonic, Samsung & Sony Smart TV 
 Philips, Roku 
 Vestel 
 Vizio 

Where is the Canelo Alvarez vs. Edgar Berlanga fight?

The fight will take place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Canelo Alvarez record and bio

  • Nationality: Mexican
  • Date of birth: July 18, 1990
  • Height:  5' 8"
  • Reach: 70.5"
  • Total fights: 65
  • Record: 61-2-2 (39 KOs)

Edgar Berlanga record and bio

  • Nationality: American
  • Date of birth: May 18, 1997
  • Height: 6' 1"
  • Reach: 73"
  • Total fights: 22
  • Record: 22-0 (17 KOs)

Canelo Alvarez vs. Berlanga fight card

  • Canelo Alvarez vs. Edgar Berlanga; For Alvarez's WBC, WBA and WBO super middleweight titles
  • Erislandy Lara vs. Danny Garcia; For Lara's WBA world middleweight title
  • Caleb Plant vs. Trevor McCumby; Super middleweight
  • Rolando Romero vs. Manuel Jaimes; Super lightweight
  • Stephen Fulton vs. Carlos Castro; Featherweight
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